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Writing styles
• News stories that are short, sharp and to the point.
http://www.tibsnews.com/author/jamieb/
• Blogs and opinion articles. These give the opportunity to put the
writers view across in a coherent and subtle way.
http://www.tibsnews.com/blogs/is-ronda-rousey-the-biggest-star-in-the-
ufc/
• Top tens. Top Tens are a great way to get reader talking a interacting
with your chosen topic- http://whatculture.com/sport/10-great-players-
ruined-chelsea.php
• Profile. A profile piece can also go into depth and give a good insight
into a specific person or subject-
http://www.formula1fancast.com/2012/06/formula-1-news/could-he-
become-the-incredible-hulk
• Feature. A longer, more in-depth piece of writing that gives an insight
into a chosen subject or person. Must be able to hold the reader’s
attention while telling a story. http://www.tibsnews.com/blogs/ayrton-
senna-20-years-on/
Examples of Work
As a graduate I spent three years studying all aspects of journalism and the media,
but would welcome the opportunity to put theory into practice in a varied role such as
the one you are offering.
Currently my experience has been online via my work with popular site What Culture
where I am a freelance contributor to the sport. In the short time that I have been
writing for the site I have had over 80,000 views and have ambitions to continue to
create engaging content in order to help the sports section grow and compete with
other areas of the site.
Additionally, I am the co-founder and editor of Tibs News, a multi-media website
created during my studies. In just over two years Tibs News has gained Newsnow
status, accumulated over 7,000 followers on social media and expanded into the
world of podcasting. My knowledge of InDesign, Final Cut Pro and WordPress have
all been put to good use and the resulting website continues to be successful and
show progress.
As co-founder I have been heavily involved in the set-up, management, development
and maintenance of the site. This can include: ensuring that all writers are keeping to
the style and layout guidelines, assisting in the promotion of the site on social media
platforms in order to create maximum engagement and researching, writing and sub-
editing feature articles.
As well as this it can include: commissioning original content from our ever
expanding network of writers, using analytics to provide an insight into how the site is
performing and set up new targets, regularly liaising with ten other editors and co-
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founders on what is next for the site. My role within Tibs News is to ensure that
everyone is looking towards the same end goal of enhancing the sites reputation
among sports fans while at the same time bring something new and fresh to table
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