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William Wrighton

Leeds,WEST YORKSHIRE

Summary

Talented Journalist with adaptable skills in broadcast, print and online journalism for well-rounded support. Monitors emerging stories and topical human-interest issues to build topical, engaging content. Sharp and shrewd to remain ahead of news competitors.

Determined student with exemplary verbal and written communication abilities seeks role in fast-paced news environment. Offers strong research, interview and presentation skills for flexible team support. Organised with good initiative for responsive task delivery in pressured scenarios.

Enthusiastic Journalist with exceptional newsgathering and storytelling abilities. Experienced in developing useful contact books through targeted networking and relationship-building. Achieves strict deadlines using excellent initiative and planning.

Successful at creating unique pieces telling compelling stories. Digs deep into stories and drives important narratives forward with strong follow-through and focus on truth.

Overview

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

Work history

Citizen Journalist

Yorkshire Bylines
Leeds, West Yorkshire
11.2023 - Current
  • Produced well-written and accurate stories to deadlines.
  • Researched, pitched and wrote stories of national relevance for UK readership.
  • Sought out primary sources and conducted original interviews.
  • Conducted research on assigned topics, generating comprehensive, factual content.
  • Researched issues and checked facts, maintaining high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Crafted compelling pieces for online publication, coordinating images and layout for optimised presentation.
  • Interviewed individuals to compile and verify important information.
  • Adhered to established guidelines for consistency across stories and platforms.
  • Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.

Freelance content writer

Self-Employed
Great Preston, West Yorkshire
03.2023 - Current
  • Modified and updated website content to deliver fresh newsfeed.
  • Researched key words to improve article optimisation and reach.
  • Tracked content performance and adapted copy to increase engagement.
  • Revised content to quality assure text and achieve alignment with brand style.
  • Produced engaging headlines to capture target audience.
  • Adapted text for social media platforms to maximise audience engagement.
  • Monitored industry trends to capitalise on content and social media opportunities.
  • Generated ideas for new content to increase site libraries.
  • Optimised content to increase user reach and engagement.
  • Wrote quickly and accurately to achieve high-volume content targets.
  • Responded to ranking and algorithm trends to maintain content reach.

Customer assistant

Morrisons
Castleford, Wakefield
03.2022 - Current
  • Offered advice on product selection for enhanced levels of support and service.
  • Provided fast checkout service with high levels of customer care and transaction speed.
  • Managed customer complaints with prompt, mutually beneficial resolutions.
  • Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
  • Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Established positive relationships with clients by going extra mile to build rapport.
  • Investigated customer issues to find acceptable conclusion and prevent recurrence.
  • Expressed care, patience and empathy when handling customer interactions for personalised experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Writing

Leeds Trinity University
Leeds
09.2022 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Personal Training

Askham Bryan College
York
09.2019 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Interviewing strength
  • Public opinion understanding
  • Entertainment journalism speciality
  • Story development skill
  • Story development
  • Shorthand notetaking
  • Investigative journalism speciality
  • Organised
  • Perform well under pressure
  • Focused


Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Citizen Journalist

Yorkshire Bylines
11.2023 - Current

Freelance content writer

Self-Employed
03.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Writing

Leeds Trinity University
09.2022 -

Customer assistant

Morrisons
03.2022 - Current

Diploma of Higher Education - Personal Training

Askham Bryan College
09.2019 - 06.2021

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