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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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.
Features
DISABILITY: JADE JONES-HALL – TEESSIDE’S NEXT SPORTING GREAT
Teesside has long been blessed with a plethora of sporting talent, with Jade Jones-Hall being no exception. The Paralympic athlete
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LONELINESS: “I FELT ALONE IN A ROOM FULL OF PEOPLE”
When people think of loneliness, normally the first thing you associate it with is the elderly. However, that isn’t always
Read moreOrgan Donation: Life on a waiting list
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Can you imagine struggling to brush your own hair or even clean your teeth? Most of us would find these
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DISABILITY: HOW ACCESSIBLE IS MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN FOR DISABLED PEOPLE?
Middlesbrough is an old industrial town located in the North East of England. Up until the 2010s, Middlesbrough’s public buildings
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REDUCING YOUR MEAT INTAKE COULD HELP STOP GLOBAL WARMING
In a time when everyone is looking at the carbon footprint of their own lives, just what can help us
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Everybody knows that being physically active is good for our bodies, and that getting our blood pumping keeps our insides
Read moreThe mis-sizing culture of high street stores and its affect on mental health
It’s 2019. We have cutting edge technology that allows us to purchase items with the touch of a thumbprint, and
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DISABILITY: HOW DISABLED FRIENDLY IS TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY?
Teesside University has seen massive renovations to its campus, evolving from a just a local university, to a national one.
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How single parents cope with loneliness
In today’s society, different variations of families are becoming more common. From nuclear families, to same sex parents to single
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Organ Donation: Coffee with Georgia Wilding
In a tiny coffee shop in Newcastle, Georgia Wilding spoke about her time working for an amazing charity. With a
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HOW LITTER IS EFFECTING OUR LOCAL WILDLIFE
Litter is everywhere, you only have to walk outside your front door to see it. Now our waste is making
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SHOULD PLASTIC POLLUTION BE OUR BIGGEST CONCERN?
As a coastal area, Redcar and Cleveland knows all to well the devastating impact of plastic products being dumped in
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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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