Anna Stafford

Wexford

Summary

Professional offering proficient skills in interviewing, researching and writing features stories.

Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

years of professional experience

Mediahuis

Wexford

02.2020 - Current

Assign stories to reporters and writers, ensuring deadlines are met.
Proofread and edit articles to ensure accuracy and readability.
Source relevant images or graphics to accompany articles.
Check layout of stories before publishing.
Write headlines and captions for articles as required.
Arrange interviews with key sources to gather information for stories.
Ensure correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and style is used in all content published.
Liaise with other departments such as design or advertising when necessary.
Update website content with new copy on a regular basis.
Review page proofs prior to printing and publishing.
Research topics thoroughly prior to assigning them out to reporters.
Researched and wrote articles for a variety of publications.

Carlow Institute of Technology

Carlow

09-2015

I have contributed poetry to four editions of the 'Wexford Women Writing Undercover' anthology which is mainly run by Deirdre Baker
I wrote and performed a song for Enniscorthy's 'Festival in a Van' project which was led by Billy Roche and Caroline Busher
I write lyrics and record songs under the name 'Thursday's Child'
I attend writing groups each month in New Ross library with fellow writer Tina Callaghan

Mediahuis

02.2020 - Current

Carlow Institute of Technology