Freya Hodgson

• Experienced national journalist and engagement editor with a strong track record of writing compelling stories and implementing initiatives that grow registered users. Skilled in creating and scheduling high-impact newsletters, using data and audience insights to inform story choices, boost page views, and build reader loyalty.
• Awarded Senior Journalist title after successfully completing Reach PLC’s Certificate of Journalism - Digital Specialist qualification. In addition to passing media law exams, it showcased my skills and experience as a journalist, including evidence of digital storytelling, social media and SEO.
• Graduated with Distinction in MA Media and Communication, with a strong focus on branding, marketing, and strategic communication.
• Accomplished badminton player, representing Sussex as the number one girls' singles player since the age of 11. Qualified Level 2 badminton coach.

BJTC Awards 2020 - Best TV Newsday

• Cosmopolitan Magazine Intern 26/08/2019 - 6/09/2019

My role included assisting the beauty team with feature writing, sourcing stories, gathering information, correspondence with PR's, copy-writing, hosting events and representing Cosmopolitan at press events.

• Good Housekeeping/ RED/ Prima 29/07/2019 - 2/08/2019

I assisted all three magazines with the preparation for their upcoming Christmas editions, my responsibilities included feature writing, sourcing original ideas, transcribing interviews, securing interviews and attending press events. My role also involved writing the captions to accompany the pictures for the Downton Abbey Movie poster that was released in GHM in September 2019. I  read the stories that were sent in from members of the public to determine if they were appropriate to feature in the magazines.

• The Sun 12/08/2019 - 16/08/2019

I assisted the foreign news desk with sourcing and publishing original stories. A number of my articles were published online, including a piece which was titled a 'Top Story of the Day'. My byline features on all of the published articles.

• Fire Radio and Breeze FM 3/02/2020 - 7/02/2020

I sourced and presented the hourly news bulletins for both news stations, in the tone appropriate for the audience. I was also responsible for the digital news media, through writing and publishing news stories online. I received professional news voice training from a prolific news reader.

I assisted Fire Radio on other occasions, including the "Where's Webster?" challenge. I was responsible for filming, recording and publishing to the stations social media accounts (Instagram and Snapchat).

• Hope FM 10/02/2020 - 14/02/2020

Sourcing original stories. Reading hourly news bulletins. Meeting deadlines.

• The Dorset Echo 10/06/2019 - 14/06/2019

I pitched potential news stories to the editor, published print and online news articles, conducted interviews, approached the public for vox-pops and churned press releases into news stories.

• The Hastings Observer 17/06/2019 - 21/06/2019

Contacted and conducted interviews for news stories, churned press releases, posted to the social media pages, discovered original stories and transcribed interviews.