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Joe Roberts

London

Summary

I am a sports journalist based in Croydon, London. I recently completed an MA in Journalism at Kingston University after my English MA at the University of Sussex. I have an incredible passion for sports, most specifically football, and have an eclectic range of knowledge on the subject. I am very passionate and in touch with modern football and am knowledgeable about domestic, international and European football as well as the relevant talking points and pressing issues in the sport. Through my vast experience as a young football writer, I have developed a firm grasp of what readers look for in content and have successfully produced work for a specific audience. My command of expression is excellent and my experience has allowed me to produce a wide range of different types of articles to a very high standard. I have also developed strong communication skills through frequent conversations with other sports writers, editors, former footballers and active pundits. My Masters degree also gave me a strong understanding of media law. I am very motivated, eager to develop my skills and keen to be a part of something exciting.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Writer

Breaking Media Limited/Football Insider
06.2023 - Current
  • Write a variety of articles including features, interview pieces and produce content based on exclusively sourced material.
  • Developed a stronger grasp of SEO to write appropriate headlines which reached a wide audience.
  • Prepare and undertake regular interviews with former professional footballers, pundits and journalists.
  • Produced content which saw a significant boost in viewership due to the effective use of SEO and headline creation.
  • Applied excellent time-management skills to produce high-quality and engaging content on strict deadlines.
  • Communicate effectively with editors and schedulers to ensure relevant content is produced.
  • Created engaging social media posts (X) for certain published pieces to boost engagement.
  • Strictly adhered to the company's style guide.

Writer

Vavel
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Wrote various types of articles including match reports, press conference articles and opinion pieces.
  • Developed a strong understanding of SEO to maximise viewership
  • Attended Premier League club press conferences (Crystal Palace) and asked self-written questions to managers.
  • Successfully produced content on a strict deadline such as match reports.

Writer

TheEaglesBeak
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Produced articles for Crystal Palace fan website ‘TheEaglesBeak’ where I learned to create content for a target audience.
  • Liaised with editors to discuss content production with the understanding that the content was aimed at a specific audience.
  • Generated ideas for articles based on relevant and topical news points

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Sussex
/2019 - /2022

Master of Arts - Journalism

Kingston University
/2022 - /2023

NCTJ Diploma -

Kingston University
London
01.2024

Skills

  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) guidelines
  • Creative writing
  • Editing
  • Meticulous proofreading and editing
  • Wordpress
  • Content development
  • Content writing
  • Self-publishing experience
  • Research
  • Time management

Timeline

Writer

Breaking Media Limited/Football Insider
06.2023 - Current

Writer

Vavel
06.2022 - 06.2023

Writer

TheEaglesBeak
03.2022 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Sussex
/2019 - /2022

Master of Arts - Journalism

Kingston University
/2022 - /2023

NCTJ Diploma -

Kingston University
Joe Roberts