About me

Journalist and MA student based in South Yorkshire, with experience in both regional and national news reporting.

Enjoys writing about everything from current affairs, business and parenting, to fashion and beauty. Please visit this page to view a selection of my work.

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Skilled in digital media content creation with experience of Wordpress, Wix, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Audacity and Myriad.

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Up to date with social media trends and boasts a good understanding of how to increase engagement and make content travel on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Currently studying for the NCTJ Gold Standard Diploma and MA in Journalism at the University of Sheffield. 2020/2021 recipient of the NCTJ's Journalism Diversity Fund. 

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Following NCTJ exams passed to date: 

• Essential Journalism

• Essential Media Law and Regulation for Journalists 

• Media Law Court Reporting

• Essential Journalism Ethics and Regulation

• Shorthand 60 wpm

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Virtual Editorial Assistant of freelance journalist and writer Cat Hufton, primarily working on her weekly newsletter The Freelance Parent but also assisting with other editorial work.

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Always looking for further experience and to make new contacts in the industry. For work-related enquiries please e-mail jmorrisjourno@gmail.com.

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Tweets as @_Jess_Morris.

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