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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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Editorial

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