Harry Linley
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced Journalist with extensive background in delivering captivating visual, written and online pieces. Sourcing, filming and editing videos for media groups including LADbible, Cats.com and Daily Hive. Gained over 100 million views on Facebook.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Video Journalist
Cats.com
Manchester, UK
2023.06 - Current
- Sought out primary sources and conducted original interviews.
- Produced visually engaging video for social media using PremierePro.
- Applied creative storytelling techniques to convey compelling narratives in video productions.
National Trends Writer
Daily Hive Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
2023.03 - 2023.06
- Reported on trending stories for online publication; breaking news, international politics, technology, celebrity and lifestyle content.
- Developed evergreen content and implemented effective search engine optimization strategies.
Digital Marketer
Transcends Marketing
Vancouver, Canada
2023.01 - 2023.03
- Worked with marketing team to create Elasticsearch SaaS and PwC's multimedia award submissions for the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2023.
- Engaged in B2B technology copywriting and implemented lead generation campaigns.
Multimedia Reporter
Glacier Media
Vancouver, Canada
2022.06 - 2023.01
- Produced engaging social media video and wrote original stories for newsrooms including Vancouver Is Awesome and Times Colonist.
- Provided video support to multiple newsrooms and developed guides on optimizing engagement and SEO.
Video Journalist
The LADbible Group
Manchester, UK
2021.09 - 2022.05
- Created impactful video journalism content for LADbible, UNILAD and Tyla.
- Generated millions of views across social media channels including Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok.
Multimedia Journalist
Reach Plc
Newcastle, UK
2019.02 - 2021.06
- Published ad hoc articles using WordPress and created video journalism featuring original footage for Facebook and online publication.
- Created a face-to-camera vlog series for TikTok.
Social Media Manager
Edimeme
Edinburgh
2016.12 - 2019.12
- Managed and created content for page aimed at students, gaining over 25,000 likes.
Education
MA - Multimedia Journalism
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
2020.09 - 2021.09
MA - Economics
The University of Edinburgh
2015.09 - 2019.06
Timeline
Senior Video Journalist
Cats.com
2023.06 - Current
National Trends Writer
Daily Hive Vancouver
2023.03 - 2023.06
Digital Marketer
Transcends Marketing
2023.01 - 2023.03
Multimedia Reporter
Glacier Media
2022.06 - 2023.01
Video Journalist
The LADbible Group
2021.09 - 2022.05
MA - Multimedia Journalism
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
2020.09 - 2021.09
Multimedia Journalist
Reach Plc
2019.02 - 2021.06
Social Media Manager
Edimeme
2016.12 - 2019.12
MA - Economics
The University of Edinburgh
2015.09 - 2019.06