Godwin Mathew
Journalist
Summary
Enthusiastic Journalist with exceptional newsgathering and storytelling abilities. Experienced in developing useful contact books through targeted networking and relationship-building. Achieves strict deadlines using excellent initiative and planning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter
Quays TV
Salford, Greater Manchester
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Produced several stories for Quays TV.
- Presented the Radio programme on the Global Newsday.
- Presented the Sports Bulletin for Quays TV and also produced a package for broadcasting.
Writer
Manchester Evening News
Manchester
01.2023 - 02.2023
Wrote feature and opinion pieces for Manchester Evening News' official website.
Sports Writer
Sportskeeda
Mumbai
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Worked as an NBA writer for India's number one sports news website - Sportskeeda
- Adhered to SEO Guidelines and managed to gain over 3.5 million readership in less than a year's time.
Content Writer
Republic
Mumbai
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Utilised exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging, error-free content.
- Contributed 6-8 articles on a daily basis.
- Covered the 2020 Euros and NBA Finals for Republic's website efficiently.
Olympic Sports Writer
Sportskeeda
Mumbai
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Wrote profiles, news stories, features and previews in build-up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
- Interviewed India's track and field legend, Dutee Chand prior to her participation in the quadrennial event
- Won the Most Viral Olympic Writer award by reaching 1.7 million reads on articles in less than a month.
Education
MA International Journalism - Journalism
University of Salford
Manchester09.2022
Bachelors in Mass Media -
Don Bosco Institute of Mass Media
Mumbai07.2021
St. Andrews College
Mumbai07.2018
Skills
- News writing
- Proofreading
- Editing skills
- Self-publishing experience
- Match reports
- Story development
- Video editing
- Copywriting
- Podcasting
- Script Writing
- Interviewing skill
Timeline
Writer
Manchester Evening News
01.2023 - 02.2023
Reporter
Quays TV
09.2022 - 04.2023
Sports Writer
Sportskeeda
09.2021 - 09.2022
Olympic Sports Writer
Sportskeeda
07.2021 - 09.2021
Content Writer
Republic
05.2021 - 08.2022
MA International Journalism - Journalism
University of Salford
Bachelors in Mass Media -
Don Bosco Institute of Mass Media
St. Andrews College
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