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A black and white image of Charlie working in a Radio Station during University.

Experience

Freelance Writer 

2017 - Ongoing  

I write various freelance articles and features that focus on Entertainment, TV and Movies. My work has been published by ButWhyTho, ScreenRant, and The Marvel Report

SOCIETAL: Marketing Liaison  

2018 - 2019  

As Marketing Liaison for SOCIETAL, I helped to run the company’s social media presence as well as writing press releases, blogs, and managing content for the website. 

I also created a podcast for the website that featured numerous academic guests and topics. 

Inspiration FM: Production Intern

2016 

 

During my experience at Inspiration FM, I primarily worked in the production office by preparing and editing stories during the week. 

 

My production role also meant booking in and welcoming guests into the studio.

 

I also managed the desk and co-hosted two shows with a different audience reach.
 

 

University of Northampton: PR/Marketing  

2016

 

Based on my previous experience and work with the PR department, I was offered a 9 week paid internship.

During this time, I had an even detailed glimpse into the PR world and was involved in... 

  • Writing news stories for the University's website, as well as a newsletter for staff. 

  • Helping to contribute to the University's news social media account (using a specific Twitter account to report/gain new followers). 

  • Creating and editing images to be used for social media purposes.

  • Creating a backup of stories for the 'Waterside' development website. 
     

 

University of Northampton: PR/Marketing  

2015 

 

During my experience, I wrote and converted case studies into stories for the University of Northampton website. 
 

I also wrote an array of stories for the website based on events I had attended during my time there. I also conducted research for the University regarding their approach on social networking sites and contributed to an upcoming prospectus. 

 

Skills

  • Photoshop                       

  • Premiere Plus

  • Audacity

  • Microsoft Word/PowerPoint

  • InDesign

  • Final Cut Pro

  • WordPress

  • Podcasting

Journalistic Experience

  • Reporting a range of stories (print, broadcast and digital)

  • Research

  • Interviewing

  • Sub-editing and proof reading

  • Writing up case studies and copy

  • Podcast creator & editor

Education​

University of Northampton

2014 -2017

 

Studied Multimedia Journalism, gaining a 2:1 BA degree. 

Wollaston Sixth Form

2012 - 2014

3 A-Levels including English Language and Media Studies.
 

Wollaston School

2007 - 2012

 

Eight GCSEs at grades A-C including Maths, History and English.

© 2021 by Charlie Ashby. 

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