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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
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.
Education
Master of Arts - Interaction Design
Carlow Institute of Technology
Carlow09-2015
Skills
- Character Development
- Efficient Time Management
- Creative Thinking
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Audience Engagement
Affiliations
- 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
Timeline
Production Assistant
Mediahuis
02.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Interaction Design
Carlow Institute of Technology