ABOUT JOURNALISM BY JESSICA MASON
"Journalist graduates university with outstanding grade 80.75"
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That would be the 'headline' I would use to try and sell myself here.
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Hello! My name is Jessica Mason and I am a Broadcast Journalist. I have recently graduated from the University of Salford with a First Class Honours in BJTC Broadcast Journalism with a grade of 80.75.
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For my final major project, a television series about how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting the music industry, I received a grade of 90%. This piece is pinned to the top of my website.
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I have covered a range of stories and do not shy away from harder and more sensitive news. I have created stories regarding prostate and breast cancer, LGBTQ+ rights, the war in Ukraine, and also investigative features where I independently exposed a music promoter who owes over £3,600 to artists and venues across Liverpool. However, I also love entertainment news, and have sat down with some of my favourite music artists and bands such as Blossoms and Dylan Fraser. These can all be viewed on my website.
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I have a multitude of experience, working with reporters at ITV News Granada Reports, writing articles for the Doncaster Free Press and the music publication Mosh Mag, and I have 3 years of experience working as a reporter in the multi-platform newsroom Salford Now.
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I have plenty of experience as a researcher - working for ITV Tonight programme, ITV Documentary Unit, MultiStory Media and the factual entertainment producer Madeleine Knight.
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I have worked on the #1 podcast The Trial of Lucy Letby by The Mail+, being a social media editor, technical producer and voice actor of Lucy Letby.
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Additionally, I have further social media experience. I create my own content for TikTok and Instagram 'Northpoint Music' all about the best new music and upcoming artists, and have worked as a Social Media Marketing Assistant for Tower Social Media, maximising audience engagement.
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I have developed production skills to manage a team of journalists and organise a news programme with solid editorial judgement. I am committed to finding compelling stories and contributors. I am an expert in Adobe suite and can edit audio-visual content to a professional standard at speed.
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I am a confident presenter and broadcaster, with professional voice training. I have creative writing skills and a Full UK Driving Licence.
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