NE FOOTBALL ISSUES – SAM FLETCHER
Project Description: https://mmj.tees.ac.uk/~fjp15/ My final journalism project is a site exploring ongoing issues within North East football; these include racism,
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ABOUT ME
Hi there, I’m Sam Fletcher and I have just finished my final year of Sport Journalism at Teesside University. I am due to graduate with a First-Class Honours Degree with an NCTJ Level 3 Diploma in Journalism and 80wpm shorthand.
Course
Sport Journalism, BA (Hons)
Biography
After completing a work experience placement with Middlesbrough Football Club, in their media and communications department, I knew that I wanted to work in the industry of sports media. It was that placement which cemented my passion for journalism and the production of content for fans to engage and interact with. As much as the degree has benefitted my journalistic knowledge and skillset, I believe my greatest achievements at university have come through the work I have produced outside the classroom. Some of these include working closely with Spennymoor Town as a commentator, Middlesbrough Football Club as an audio descriptive commentator and the Daily Mirror producing written articles for online publication.
Software & Hardware Proficiencies
I am skilled in Adobe software such as Audition, InDesign and Premiere Pro.
Employment, Work Experience & Volunteering
I have paid employment with Middlesbrough Football Club for providing audio descriptive commentary for partially-sighted supporters. During this past season, I have volunteered with Spennymoor Town as a commentator broadcasting live, online through mixlr. This commentary also features on their highlights packages which can be found via YouTube. I also produced 16 articles for the Mirror Online during a week’s work experience placement in November, all of which were published on their online website. My other work has been featured on Sky News, Tees Valley Sport and the Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation.
Interests
I have shown in previous roles that I am passionate about sports broadcasting, particularly commentary and written articles. But despite my degree being Sport Journalism, I am not solely limited to sport. I have also produced content on environmental issues, disability benefits and politics. I believe this highlights my ability to report on a vast range of topics and key issues.
Author: Sam Fletcher
SHOULD OFSTED BE ABOLISHED?
Jeremy Corbyn believes that Ofsted is putting too much pressure on teachers and is driving them out of the profession.
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STUDENT WORK COMMISSIONED BY TEES VALLEY SPORT
Four Sports Journalism students have been selected by Tees Valley Sport to produce a set of promotional films after the
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DISABILITY: SPORT – GOING DOWN THE PAN?
As a human being, we’re constantly being told to do things because they’re ‘good for us’. ‘Make sure you get
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DISABILITY: AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE COMMENTARY – A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES
If you’re a football fan there’s a lot of things to admire when watching a game. Messi running rings around
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DISABILITY: CAR BENEFITS, SLOWING DOWN?
The ability to drive is something most of us can or want to do. Popping to the shops, driving to
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DARLINGTON MANAGER TOMMY WRIGHT HAILS IMPRESSIVE DEFENSIVE DISPLAY
It’s been a disappointing campaign so far for Darlington, who currently lie 15th in the National League North. The Quakers
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LIVE: MIDDLESBROUGH V IPSWICH TOWN
Sam FletcherABOUT ME Hi there, I’m Sam Fletcher and I have just finished my final year of Sport Journalism at
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MOSES PROJECT CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Journalism students at Teesside University are hoping to raise £100 for Stockton-based charity The Moses Project. The Moses Project work
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‘REFEREE ABUSE IN THIS COUNTRY IS WORSE THAN ABROAD’ STATES TEESSIDE OFFICIAL
A football official in Middlesbrough believes that verbal and physical refereeing abuse is worse in England than it is overseas.
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