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2020 was the year of me graduating from my amazing degree - BA Broadcast Journalism at @TrentUni. (I miss that department SO much.)
Despite Covid messing with my graduation plans and hopes of getting paid work in the industry I love, I have achieved a lot...
*a thread*
Despite Covid messing with my graduation plans and hopes of getting paid work in the industry I love, I have achieved a lot...
*a thread*
January got the year off to a fab start.
Whilst doing voluntary shifts at @PlayGemRadio, I got a trial shift on one of my FAVOURITE radio shows - @sarajcox on @BBCRadio2.
What an honour it was to work in Wogan House answering the phones.
THANK YOU @Louise_molony @MattTasker7!
Whilst doing voluntary shifts at @PlayGemRadio, I got a trial shift on one of my FAVOURITE radio shows - @sarajcox on @BBCRadio2.
What an honour it was to work in Wogan House answering the phones.
THANK YOU @Louise_molony @MattTasker7!
February was my birthday month and I had 2 consecutive Newsweeks at @CBJNews.
I LOVED IT.
I interviewed a basketball player, reported on a UCU Strike and did my first live TV report from the QMC Hospital in Notts about Covid.
https://cbjspotlight.co.uk/2020/02/21/striking-university-of-nottingham-lecturers-walk-out-again-over-pay-and-equality/
https://cbjspotlight.co.uk/2020/01/27/kobe-bryant-an-inspiration-for-basketball-community-nottingham-coach/
I LOVED IT.
I interviewed a basketball player, reported on a UCU Strike and did my first live TV report from the QMC Hospital in Notts about Covid.
https://cbjspotlight.co.uk/2020/02/21/striking-university-of-nottingham-lecturers-walk-out-again-over-pay-and-equality/
https://cbjspotlight.co.uk/2020/01/27/kobe-bryant-an-inspiration-for-basketball-community-nottingham-coach/
March!! **that month!!**
My time in the CBJ Newsroom was cut short and I faced the prospect of finishing my radio documentary dissertation (and degree) in my uni flat.
But it wasn't all bad, because I interviewed the awesome @ccarpentermusic for the doc. She's so cool.
My time in the CBJ Newsroom was cut short and I faced the prospect of finishing my radio documentary dissertation (and degree) in my uni flat.
But it wasn't all bad, because I interviewed the awesome @ccarpentermusic for the doc. She's so cool.
April!! Oh heck!!
I started therapy (over the phone) for my anxiety and trauma ridden brain and was finally on the road to recovery.
I was busy writing essays and writing my online feature for my dissertation. I'm so proud of it, read it here
https://ntu.shorthandstories.com/meet-the-women-fighting-sexism-in-music---/
I started therapy (over the phone) for my anxiety and trauma ridden brain and was finally on the road to recovery.
I was busy writing essays and writing my online feature for my dissertation. I'm so proud of it, read it here
https://ntu.shorthandstories.com/meet-the-women-fighting-sexism-in-music---/
In May, I FINISHED MY DEGREE 
I finished editing my dissertation music documentary from home!
It tells the stories of 5 amazing women in the music industry and I'm SO proud of it!
Listen to it here
I finished editing my dissertation music documentary from home!
It tells the stories of 5 amazing women in the music industry and I'm SO proud of it!
Listen to it here
In June, not a lot happened.
I spent the month with @MeyganODwyer in our flat reflecting on finishing our degrees in a global pandemic. The job search officially began.
I got an interview for a local BBC TV station, but didn't get the job. But it was a fab experience!
I spent the month with @MeyganODwyer in our flat reflecting on finishing our degrees in a global pandemic. The job search officially began.
I got an interview for a local BBC TV station, but didn't get the job. But it was a fab experience!
In July I got confirmation that I got a first in my radio documentary dissertation and overall Broadcast Journalism degree!!
I was so so happy. All that hard work over 3 years had paid off.
I also made a showreel of all my TV work at uni
I was so so happy. All that hard work over 3 years had paid off.
I also made a showreel of all my TV work at uni
August was a tough month mentally.
But I spoke to @MarkLeeElliott on @BBCShropshire about my radio doc which was super exciting!
Then I found out about a new radio station in Wolverhampton called @wearegorgeousfm and I decided to sign up
But I spoke to @MarkLeeElliott on @BBCShropshire about my radio doc which was super exciting!
Then I found out about a new radio station in Wolverhampton called @wearegorgeousfm and I decided to sign up
In September, good news was coming!!
@youthmusic gave me my first bit of paid broadcast journalism work!! I was taken on as a Freelance Music Journalist on a new podcast called 'The Higher Frequency'. So happy.
(my episode is out on Friday 18th Dec)!! https://open.spotify.com/show/5rbzQuhwmP7uCG8lp3DzQS?si=BL_Ve6sVTZuh9dFo6foIzA
@youthmusic gave me my first bit of paid broadcast journalism work!! I was taken on as a Freelance Music Journalist on a new podcast called 'The Higher Frequency'. So happy.
(my episode is out on Friday 18th Dec)!! https://open.spotify.com/show/5rbzQuhwmP7uCG8lp3DzQS?si=BL_Ve6sVTZuh9dFo6foIzA
In October, the Women in Music Show on @wearegorgeousfm was born.
I was back in a radio studio for the first time in 7 months and the excitement was REAL.
I interviewed @emmadunlopmusic, @sophieloulife and @IAmOhKay for Woman of the Week.
I LOVE WOMEN IN MUSIC SO MUCH x
I was back in a radio studio for the first time in 7 months and the excitement was REAL.
I interviewed @emmadunlopmusic, @sophieloulife and @IAmOhKay for Woman of the Week.
I LOVE WOMEN IN MUSIC SO MUCH x
In November, the Women in Music Show continued to thrive and I absolutely LOVED chatting about women in music news each week.
I interviewed @emilyjupitus and @marishawallace for the show too.
I had a job interview with ITV but didn't get the job - the job search continues
I interviewed @emilyjupitus and @marishawallace for the show too.
I had a job interview with ITV but didn't get the job - the job search continues
It's December!
I'm loving producing and presenting the Women in Music Show.
The Woman of the Week this week is @emmablackery and I've got many ambitions for 2021.
Woman of the Week playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb834JOmjkIHPAsEGnJpxogMcznwWmZsU
Still job searching & hope 2021 brings full time work!
I'm loving producing and presenting the Women in Music Show.
The Woman of the Week this week is @emmablackery and I've got many ambitions for 2021.
Woman of the Week playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb834JOmjkIHPAsEGnJpxogMcznwWmZsU
Still job searching & hope 2021 brings full time work!
