Paul Whitelaw
Glasgow,Glasgow City
Summary
Energetic, hard-working and highly experienced employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills.
Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings.
Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Arts journalist
The Scotsman
01.2000 - 08.2025
- Researched and wrote feature articles on contemporary art trends and cultural events.
- Conducted interviews with artists and industry professionals to gather insights and perspectives.
- Reviewed and critiqued exhibitions and performances, providing thoughtful analysis for readers.
- Collaborated with editorial team to develop engaging content and maintain publication standards.
Book reviewer
The Big Issue
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Crafted insightful and engaging reviews that enhanced readers' understanding of contemporary literature.
- Collaborated with editorial teams to curate diverse selection of books for review.
- Researched authors and publishing trends to provide context for critical analysis and recommendations.
- Attended literary events and book launches to gather firsthand insights and network with industry professionals.
TV critic
BBC Radio Scotland
01.2010 - 01.2025
- Critiqued diverse range of films and television programmes to provide engaging commentary.
- Collaborated with production teams to enhance programme quality and audience engagement.
- Researched industry trends and developments to inform insightful reviews and discussions.
- Developed compelling narratives and analyses to foster audience understanding of complex themes.
Film and television critic
BFI Screenonline
01.2010 - 01.2013
Music journalist
BBC Music
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Conducted in-depth interviews with musicians and industry professionals to gather insights for articles.
- Researched emerging trends in music to provide timely and relevant content for readers.
- Reviewed and critiqued new albums and singles to offer informed opinions and recommendations.
- Collaborated with editors to ensure articles met editorial standards and deadlines.
Education
HND - Media Studies
Fife College
Dunfermline 09.1993 - 06.1995
Skills
- Transcription accuracy
- Innovative storytelling
- Online publishing platforms
- Blogging capabilities
- Ethical journalism
- Multimedia editing
- Proofreading proficiency
- Audio recording
- Understanding of contemporary arts
- Networking aptitude
- Press release composition
- Event coverage expertise
- Language proficiency
- Artistic sensibility
- Interpersonal empathy
- Fact-Checking accuracy
- Creative writing
- Clear communication
- Confident public speaking
- Social media savvy
- WordPress management
- Creative imagination
- Proofreading
- Short-form journalism
- Pop culture knowledge
- Journalism
- Copywriting
Timeline
Book reviewer
The Big Issue
01.2015 - 01.2025
TV critic
BBC Radio Scotland
01.2010 - 01.2025
Film and television critic
BFI Screenonline
01.2010 - 01.2013
Music journalist
BBC Music
01.2008 - 01.2012
Arts journalist
The Scotsman
01.2000 - 08.2025
HND - Media Studies
Fife College
09.1993 - 06.1995