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Eleanor Burleigh

Lewisham,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished journalist with a strong foundation in news reporting and writing and editorial decision-making. Demonstrates expertise in investigative research and current affairs, alongside a keen sense of social awareness. Proficient in story structure and style, proofreading, revision and interviewing techniques. Committed to delivering well-researched, imactful stories that inform and engage readers.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

News Reporter

Daily Express
London
11.2024 - Current
  • Published front-page newspaper features including on the economic challenges facing small abattoir owners and farmers struggling under taxation changes.
  • Regularly exceeded target of 1.5 million pageviews.
  • Maintained professionalism under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
  • Thought on my feet and ensured balanced coverage by incorporating various perspectives on key issues.
  • Adhered to journalistic ethics for reliable reporting standards.
  • Pitched novel and original story ideas in editorial meetings, enhancing content quality.

News Reporter

Bucks Free Press
Buckinghamshire
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • Conducted interviews with high-profile figures including twice putting questions to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
  • Achieved monthly pageviews of over 400,000, outperforming colleagues.
  • Contributed to both digital and print output, turning around a variety of content under strict deadlines.
  • Collaborated with editors to enhance story angles, refine drafts and produce appropriate imagery and footage.
  • Adapted work schedule flexibly, including weekends, for breaking news coverage.
  • Developed strong relationships with local figures and becoming their port of call for matters of regional importance.

Part-time Features Writer and Sub-Editor

Music Is To Blame
Remote
06.2021 - 11.2023
  • Produced track, album and concert reviews within tight timeframes.
  • Liaised with editors and colleagues to craft engaging pieces for online publication, coordinating images and layout for optimal presentation.
  • Sub-edited colleagues' work and ensured all written reports adhered to editorial guidelines.
  • Leveraged understanding of public opinion and media to create impactful stories and advise others on how to do the same.
  • Garnered positive feedback from readers through thoughtful and well-researched opinion pieces.
  • Ensured authenticity of content by fact-checking every piece written.

Barista

Coffee #1
Ringwood, Hampshire
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Established a welcoming and friendly atmosphere to encourage customer return visits.
  • Trained new staff members on cafe operations to enhance teamwork and consistency.
  • Totalled bills, processing cash, card and mobile phone payments efficiently.
  • Worked quickly and competently under pressure, including busy commuter shifts and low staffing levels.
  • Promptly addressed customer complaints to ensure satisfaction.
  • Collaborated in novel and effective ways with team members during peak periods to improve workflow efficiency.

Editorial Intern

Parlia
Remote
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Researched and authored comprehensive opinion summaries on diverse topics, creating an extensive repository.
  • Conducted rigorous fact-checking to ensure accuracy in published materials.
  • Collaborated with editoral staff and fellow interns to streamline research and content development practices.
  • Effectively prioritised tasks to meet all deadlines consistently.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining high attention to detail.
  • Contributed to brainstorming sessions, generating creative ideas.

Education

Multimedia Journalism

NCTJ Level 5 Diploma
London
10.2022 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - Creative Writing (Poetry)

University of East Anglia
Norwich, England
09.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature with Creative Writing

University of Reading
Reading, England
09.2017 - 06.2020

A-Levels -

The Burgate School and Sixth Form Centre
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
09.2015 - 06.2017

Skills

  • News reporting and writing
  • Editorial decision-making
  • Newsroom coordination
  • Investigative research
  • Current affairs expertise
  • Story structure and style
  • Proof-reading and revision
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Pressure handling
  • Multimedia content creation

Timeline

News Reporter

Daily Express
11.2024 - Current

News Reporter

Bucks Free Press
02.2023 - 10.2024

Multimedia Journalism

NCTJ Level 5 Diploma
10.2022 - 08.2023

Barista

Coffee #1
02.2022 - 02.2023

Part-time Features Writer and Sub-Editor

Music Is To Blame
06.2021 - 11.2023

Editorial Intern

Parlia
06.2021 - 12.2021

Master of Arts - Creative Writing (Poetry)

University of East Anglia
09.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature with Creative Writing

University of Reading
09.2017 - 06.2020

A-Levels -

The Burgate School and Sixth Form Centre
09.2015 - 06.2017
Eleanor Burleigh