Lucy Clark
Glasgow
Summary
A dedicated and ambitious journalism graduate (April 2026) with a strong academic foundation and a passion for investigation and analysis. Proficient in research, writing, critical analysis, and reporting. I possess strong communication skills honed through a journalistic portfolio and industry experience.
I bring a tenacious curiosity and a commitment to an ethical approach. Eager to contribute to impactful investigative projects and gain hands-on experience in uncovering and presenting compelling narratives.
I bring a strong commitment to integrity, accuracy, and analytical rigour, with a proven ability to adapt to complex and changing investigative contexts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trainee reporter
Newsquest Media Group
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2025.09 - 2025.10
Work experience gained at The National as part of accreditation requirements.
- Researched, investigated and reported on news stories across national interests
- Conducted interviews with sources, officials and experts
- Produced clear, accurate published copy (print) in line with editorial standards and legal requirements.
Research trainee
Firecrest Films
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2025.05 - 2025.06
Work experience gained at Firecrest Films as part of accreditation requirements.
- Fact-checking for BBC documentary series
- Attendance and contributed on-set to an Amazon-commissioned documentary
- Conducted desktop research for two live projects
Sales Assistant
H&M
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2022.10 - Current
- Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments using EPOS systems.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
- Cultivated loyal, profitable customer relationships, asking open-ended questions to assess and cater to individual needs.
Trainee content writer
Routes to Work
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2023.05 - 2023.09
- Conducted research and organised material on assigned topics, generating comprehensive, factual content.
- Composed pieces and interviewed individuals for human, emotive stories.
- Met deadlines whilst ensuring high quality work was carried out.
- Managed correspondence, keeping all parties up-to-date on project developments.
Receptionist
Eden Leisure Village
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
2021.08 - 2022.06
- Answered and helped resolve enquiries from clients, vendors and general public.
- Answered daily telephone calls, compiling detailed notes and promptly forwarding as required.
- Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying and file management.
- Scheduled meetings and client appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 2022.09 - 2026.04
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management and Italian
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 2020.09 - 2022.04
St Maurice's High School
North Lanarkshire 2019.08 - 2020.03
Skills
- Analysis
- Research
- Collaborative teamwork
- Management of information
- Rapport building
- Solution-focused problem solving
- Conducting interviews
- Maintaining confidentiality and trust
- Composed in high-pressure environments
- Journalistic writing
- Teeline shorthand
- Academic writing
Languages
English
Native
Italian
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Trainee reporter
Newsquest Media Group
2025.09 - 2025.10
Research trainee
Firecrest Films
2025.05 - 2025.06
Trainee content writer
Routes to Work
2023.05 - 2023.09
Sales Assistant
H&M
2022.10 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism
Glasgow Caledonian University
2022.09 - 2026.04
Receptionist
Eden Leisure Village
2021.08 - 2022.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management and Italian
University of Glasgow
2020.09 - 2022.04
St Maurice's High School
2019.08 - 2020.03