Emmet McElhatton

In the Ulster Herald my responsibilities were wide-ranging in the whatever-is-required way that is probably quite typical of a local reporter. In my time there I am sure I wrote close to 1,000 stories.

I was mainly writing copy for print, most of which would then be
posted online as digital coverage. I also created stories specifically for our online audience. Within two months of being in the door, I was one of the most industrious journalists on the payroll.

Writing a mix of hard news, community stories, participatory features, obituaries, culture and entertainment stuff, plus my weekly column, 'One For The Road', I became - and remained until I left - one of the busiest and, according to my ex-editor, naturally-gifted writers in region.

I will give supporting examples of my work and more specific details within the question and answer part of the application.

Usual factory fare - my time was divided between stacking product into pallets (hard part) and then taking those pallets to
the loading bay (easier part).