Creative writing & storytelling, Music or audio production, Volunteering & community involvement, Digital media & design, Film & documentary production, Reading literature & poetry, Indoor football, Travelling
Matt Fitzgerald
Digital Media Writer
Tralee
Summary
Creative writer and editor with First-Class Honours at both Master’s and Bachelor’s level in Creative Writing. Experienced in literary editing, digital publishing, and media production, with a proven ability to manage content, proofread with precision, and craft compelling narratives across formats. Skilled in story development, project coordination, and creative collaboration, demonstrated through editorial work with The Ogham Stone literary journal and media projects for Siamsa Tíre, The National Folk Theatre. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and digital content tools, with a strong commitment to disciplined writing, critical thinking, and team-driven creativity
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
JUNIOR EDITOR
The Ogham Stone Journal
09.2019 - 05.2020
- I was part of a team of twelve which edited a literary journal called The Ogham Stone. We collaborated to cut eight-hundred short stories and poems to seventy pieces of the finest writing from all around the world.
- Duties included:
- Proofreading and editing
- Content management and online marketing
- Website design and book cover design
JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Siamsa Tire: The National Folk Theatre
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Duties included:
- The researching of Siamsa Tire folk history
- The creation of a Showreel
- The storyboarding and filming of a 10-minute documentary
Education
QQI LEVEL 6 MINOR AWARD - Content Development for Film and Television
Kerry College Tralee
MASTER’S DEGREE - Creative Writing
Limerick University
08.2020
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Creative Writing for Digital Media
Tralee Institute of Technology
10.2019
Skills
Disciplined in the writing craft
Focused and committed
Critical thinker
Willingness to learn
undefinedWEBSITE
https://dreamheavystate.wordpress.com/
Volunteering & community involvement
Volunteered at Adapt Kerry Women's Refuge in 2017
Interests
Timeline
JUNIOR EDITOR
The Ogham Stone Journal
09.2019 - 05.2020
JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Siamsa Tire: The National Folk Theatre
01.2017 - 05.2017
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Creative Writing for Digital Media
Tralee Institute of Technology
QQI LEVEL 6 MINOR AWARD - Content Development for Film and Television
Kerry College Tralee
MASTER’S DEGREE - Creative Writing
Limerick University
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