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    Michael O'Connell-Davidson is a journalist and editor currently pursuing an MA in Print Journalism at the University of Sheffield. He graduated top of his class with a BA in Journalism from Cardiff University in 2015. He has bylines in several national publications and experience from placements at organizations like the BBC, The Guardian, and The Mail on Sunday. He is proficient in news writing, multimedia skills, and seeking new work experience opportunities.

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    Michael O'Connell-Davidson is a journalist and editor currently pursuing an MA in Print Journalism at the University of Sheffield. He graduated top of his class with a BA in Journalism from Cardiff University in 2015. He has bylines in several national publications and experience from placements at organizations like the BBC, The Guardian, and The Mail on Sunday. He is proficient in news writing, multimedia skills, and seeking new work experience opportunities.

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    Michael O'Connell-Davidson is a journalist and editor currently pursuing an MA in Print Journalism at the University of Sheffield. He graduated top of his class with a BA in Journalism from Cardiff University in 2015. He has bylines in several national publications and experience from placements at organizations like the BBC, The Guardian, and The Mail on Sunday. He is proficient in news writing, multimedia skills, and seeking new work experience opportunities.

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    Michael

    OConnell-Davidson
    About me

    Im an award-winning journalist and editor. I am studying


    MA Print Journalism at the University of Sheffield will hold a
    full-set of NCTJ qualifications by the time my course ends in
    July 2016. I graduated with a first class honours in Journalism
    Studies from Cardiff University in 2015.
    Im currently seeking work experience and shift work to undertake alongside my studies.
    I have secured bylines with the Telegraph, the Spectator, the
    Independent and other national and international publications.
    In addition, Ive undertaken a wide range of placements with
    organisations such as the BBC, The Guardian, and The Mail on
    Sunday. This experience is coupled with a broad skillset and
    strong academic record.
    Im comfortable working on stories from pitch to publication, in both team and self-led environments. I can bring your
    organisation flair, rigor and strong copy, as well as a litany of
    multimedia skills to help you produce the best content for the
    widest possible audience.

    Work

    Editor, Gair Rhydd


    September 2014 to June 2015
    Editor, The University Paper Cardiff
    September 2014 to December 2014
    Work experience, Mail on Sunday newsdesk
    September 2014
    Work experience, The Guardian multimedia department
    August 2014
    Case study writer, Cardiff University Enterprise
    June 2014 to July 2015
    Work Experience, BBC Wales
    February 2014
    Student Brand Ambassador, the i Newspaper
    September 2013 to January 2014
    Editor, Quench Magazine
    January 2013 to May 2014
    Contributing writer, Gair Rhydd
    September 2012 to January 2013
    Administration Assistant (Production), Newsquest Southern
    December 2011 to August 2012
    Research Assistant, Themis Publishing
    May 2011 to November 2012

    t: 07463140111
    e: contact@mikeocd.com

    Education

    MA Print Journalism (in progress)


    University of Sheffield, 2015-2016
    BA Journalism (first class hons)
    Cardiff University, 2012-2015

    Awards

    Student Publication Association


    Special recognition award, 2015
    Best feature, 2014 (runner-up)
    Best feature, 2013 (grand prize)
    Mind Media Awards
    Student Journalist of the Year, 2014
    (Shortlisted)
    Student Journalist of the Year, 2013
    (Shortlisted)
    Cardiff Student Media Awards
    Best long-form writer, 2013
    Best short-form writer, 2013
    Special recognition award, 2013

    Skills

    Journalism
    News and feature writing
    Interviewing and note taking
    Training for NCTJ accreditation
    Sub-editing
    Beginners shorthand
    Production
    Video and audio editing (Premiere,
    Audition, Final Cut)
    Advanced-level Adobe Creative
    Cloud (Photoshop, Indesign, etc)
    SLR photography and film-making
    Online
    SEO and content management
    Social media & live blogging
    HTML and CSS, basic PHP and SQL

    On the web

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