Thomas Robertson
Summary
Highly motivated and adaptable content creator, with extensive interviewing experience. A fast learner, with the ability to teach myself to use a variety of digital software, and an effective producer of engaging and well-researched digital content for all social media platforms. Experienced in both written and video output, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Content Creator
The Toffee Blues
Remote
2018.06 - Current
Hosting interviews with leading journalists, former and current footballers, and other fan media channels.
Self-taught use of Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, and Adobe Photoshop for creating thumbnails, and graphics for social media.
Live-blogging football matches and other sporting events, posting instant news updates across social media, in text and video.
Work Experience
ITV Tyne Tees
Gateshead, Tyne-and-Wear
2023.08 - 2023.08
Spent time shadowing Editors, Production Journalists, and more.
Shadowed an On Screen Journalist across various stories, including being given the chance to VOX Pop, some of which were included in the final package for broadcast.
Learned the basics of Avid.
Recorded a Piece to Camera 'as live' onsite at the story we were covering.
Work Experience
ITV Granada
Salford, Greater Manchester
2023.08 - 2023.08
Shadowed a variety of roles across the newsroom.
Shadowed an On Screen Journalist across several stories, involving Mersey Care and United Utilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism: Sport
University of Salford
Salford 2023.09 -
Bachelor of Arts - History
Lancaster University
Lancaster 2020.09 - 2023.07
A-Levels - Philosophy and Ethics, History, English Literature
St Thomas More Catholic School
Blaydon-on-Tyne 2018.09 - 2020.07
Skills
- Highly fluent in Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Photoshop
- Sports journalism speciality
- Advanced interviewing skills
- Social analytics and reporting
- Content creation
- Management of Social Media platforms
Timeline
Master of Arts - Journalism: Sport
University of Salford
2023.09 -
Work Experience
ITV Tyne Tees
2023.08 - 2023.08
Work Experience
ITV Granada
2023.08 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Arts - History
Lancaster University
2020.09 - 2023.07
A-Levels - Philosophy and Ethics, History, English Literature
St Thomas More Catholic School
2018.09 - 2020.07
Content Creator
The Toffee Blues
2018.06 - Current