EDUCATION

2005-2008         Bristol University                                                    Avon

BA Hons in English Literature and Philosophy (2:1)

2002-2004         King Edward VI Five Ways School            West Midlands

A2: English Literature, French, Philosophy, and General Studies (all A grade). A/S in Art.

Advanced Extension Award in English: Distinction

1997-2002         Kings Norton Girls School                           Birmingham

GCSEs: Awarded 8 A* grades (including Mathematics and English) and 4 A’s. 

EXPERIENCE

National Publications

30 June – 4 July 2008. The Guide, The Guardian, London.

Work Experience placement covering all areas. 

21 – 27 July 2008. Media Guardian, The Guardian, London.

Work Experience placement as assistant to the Editor. 

18-28 June 2007 The Times Newspaper, London.

Work Experience placement in T2 and The Knowledge.

Regional Publications

5-10 August 2008. Sunday Mercury, Birmingham.

Work Experience in News. 

21-22 February 2008. Bristol Evening Post, Bristol

Work Experience placement in News.

3-14 September 2007. Venue Magazine, Bristol.

Work Experience placement in Editorial.

University

2007-2008 Arts Editor for Bristol University Newspaper, Epigram.

2006-2007 Arts Reporter for Epigram - won the 2007 Student Media Award for Best Arts Writer.

2006-2007 Arts Reporter for rival satirical paper, The Sanctuary. 

2005-2006 Reporter for Epigram.

Other Interests

Ballet and contemporary dance, running, and new online journalism tools.