CV
Kezia Reynolds
London| 07392560594| keziareynolds0@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kezia-reynolds-b80865209
Summary
Third-year BA Journalism graduate with strong journalistic knowledge in music and popular culture. Experience in magazine production and specific expertise in; graffiti culture, learning difficulties within mainstream schooling and reviewing cultural artefacts.
Journalistic experience:
Manage my own blog: January 2021- present
Portfolio of my own work: https://keziareynolds0.wixsite.com/keziareynolds
Proficient in using website software and understanding consumer analytics
Editor of Arts and Culture for Carrot Magazine: June 2021- present
Curate innovative and interesting pitches for the Arts and Culture section of Carrot
Edit multiple articles a week to a high standard
Strong understanding of SEO in editing for online content
Commission articles and advise junior members of the team.
Senior writer for Carrot Magazine: September 2020- present
Experience meeting weekly deadlines.
Ability to cover a range of topics from reviewing up and coming artists, feminist opinion pieces and international news stories.
Work experience at Ingram and MacIntyre: September 2018
Produced press releases and brochures
Contributed to PR projects, including writing copy for Coutts Bank.
Helped produce a speech for Matt Damon.
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Education:
Journalism BA - City University of London: September 2019- 2022
Gained relevant skills in TV and radio production, news and feature writing, humanitarian reporting and French.
Achieved firsts in Arts and Culture and Newswriting.
100wpm in Tee-line shorthand.
Strong skills in Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition and InDesign.
Writhlington sixth form: 2017-2019
English Literature (B), Politics (B), Philosophy, Ethics and Buddhism (B)
Student prefect- enabled organisational and leadership skills.
Writhlington secondary: 2012-2017
11 GCSEs - English (A*), Maths (B), Science (A).
Other experience:
JD Wetherspoons- Bar Associate: 2018- present
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work in difficult and stressful situations.
Strong customer service skills with a friendly and approachable manner