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Kelsey Catherine Walker

Edinburgh,United Kingdom

Summary

As a young multi-media journalist I am passionate and motivated to contribute my skills to the ever evolving online industry. Particularly arts, culture and political based stories. My experience at Edinburgh Napier University has equipped me with knowledge of all aspects of the journalism industry from broadcasting journalism, online and print as well as social media. This has qualified me to distinguish important stories and their treatment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

ENRG Lifestyle Editor

ENRG (Edinburgh Napier Radio Group)
Edinburgh, Midlothian
2023.09 - 2025.08

Initially, starting as sub-editor, I worked my way up within my universities student run conglomerate within from subeditor, and eventually onto head editor, of the Lifestyle website;

  • Accepting pitches
  • Encouraging writers
  • Editing pieces
  • Creating feature images and social media posts as well as marketing were all fully my responsibility.

Culture Editor

Impulse Magazine
Edinburgh, Midlothian
2025.01 - 2025.04

As culture head of the student run magazine, Impulse, I had a variety of responsibilities such as;

  • Accepting pitches
  • Helping develop stories
  • Approaching potential interviewees and guiding writers
  • Creating the theme of that years magazine
  • Attending meetings

Journalism Ambassador

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Midlothian
2023.10 - 2025.08

During my time as an ambassador I represented the journalism course at Edinburgh Napier University. I took part as a representative during open days;

  • Guiding prospective students throughout the university
  • Answering questions regarding the curriculum as well as the industry itself and assisting lecturers.

Youth Media Team and Podcaster

Beyond Borders Scotland
Peebles, The Scottish Borders
2025.08 - 2025.08

After applying and succeeding as a student podcast host for the Beyond Borders International Festival, I volunteered and worked as a part of the social media youth team covering several parts;

  • Interviewing attendees, most notably Martin Griffiths
  • Promoting the festival
  • Helping to film others social videos
  • Covering attendees talks

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
2022.09 - 2026.06

Skills

  • Website building and design
  • Podcast recording and editing
  • Strong news and feature writing
  • Knowledgeable social media skills
  • Audacity sound editing
  • Premier Pro video editing
  • Canva design
  • Sub-editing

Timeline

Youth Media Team and Podcaster

Beyond Borders Scotland
2025.08 - 2025.08

Culture Editor

Impulse Magazine
2025.01 - 2025.04

Journalism Ambassador

Edinburgh Napier University
2023.10 - 2025.08

ENRG Lifestyle Editor

ENRG (Edinburgh Napier Radio Group)
2023.09 - 2025.08

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Edinburgh Napier University
2022.09 - 2026.06
Kelsey Catherine Walker