Oliver Browning
Summary
Oliver is a sports journalist with eight years of experience working for online sports websites and national newspapers. He is highly experienced in leading editorial coverage and producing written and video content for a global audience. Since graduating from the University of Westminster in 2018, he has established strong editorial instincts for live events and trending news, with years of industry experience covering live sports.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
US Sports Writer
talkSPORT
London
2024.10 - Current
- Lead daily coverage across UK and US editions of talksport.com.
- Produce news stories, features and in-depth analysis of trending topics across football, NFL, NBA, WNBA, tennis and golf.
- Lead weekend editorial agenda by pitching and writing stories, while also framing headlines for SEO and social.
- Research and pitch content to maximise content around major sporting events including Super Bowl and World Cup.
- Help grow talkSPORT's US website, app and social audiences.
- Manage freelance writers, edit copy and approve story pitches when required.
Local Sports Reporter
West London Sport
London
2018.06 - Current
- Cover live Premier League matches and weekly press conferences across west London clubs, including Chelsea and Brentford.
- Produce match reports, player ratings, live blogs and feature content under tight matchday deadlines.
- Build personal contacts as well as a strong understanding of football culture, club operations and the Premier League media landscape.
Short-Form Content Editor
The Independent
London
2021.06 - 2024.10
- Produced a range of exclusive stories around football, F1 and NFL in both video and written format.
- Created engaging written and video content for The Independent's website, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram platforms.
- Produced daily short-form articles for The Independent's video arm, Independent TV, on trending news, with a focus on sports.
- Edited and posted original sports videos on a daily basis.
- Exercised editorial judgement when taking interviews conducted by colleagues to turn them into short-form video content focused on the most important news lines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Westminster
London 2015.09 - 2018.07
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Photopea
Echobox
Parsely
Chartbeat
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
US Sports Writer
talkSPORT
2024.10 - Current
Short-Form Content Editor
The Independent
2021.06 - 2024.10
Local Sports Reporter
West London Sport
2018.06 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Westminster
2015.09 - 2018.07