Freelance journalist, sub editor and entertainment writer
United Kingdom
- Current
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- Sub Editor at Newsquest
- Writer at Suite101.com
- Chief Writer/Editor at Gameslave.co.uk
- Past
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- News Editor at Pluto, Student Newspaper
- Education
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- University of Central Lancashire
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Andrew Hemphill’s Summary
Studied journalism for three years at university, graduated in July 2008. Studied law and court reporting, newspaper (Quark Xpress/InDesign) and online (Dreamweaver) production techniques, sub-editing, feature, review and news writing and the ethics and regulation of modern journalism. Has also trained in multimedia journalism and Teeline shorthand. Experienced with video and podcast production.
Andrew Hemphill’s Specialties:
Video/online journalism, Feature and news writing, PR/press liaison, Sub-Editing, Technology/entertainment writing, News editing, Sport reporting
Andrew Hemphill’s Experience
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Sub Editor
Newsquest
(Public Company; Newspapers industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Sub Editor for a large regional and international media company. Working closely with editors and other subs to produce high-quality newspapers every week. Also contributes a blog, news updates, podcasts and video reviews to the company's website.
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Writer
Suite101.com
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
Freelance writer for Suite101.com, specialising in entertainment copy on a number of subjects.
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Chief Writer/Editor
Gameslave.co.uk
(Media Production industry)
April 2005 — Present (4 years 8 months)
Chief Writer/Editor for a popular entertainment news website, specialising in reviewing the latest games, DVDs and music. Working closely with PR contacts and industry insiders to get the latest news. Also responsible for subbing and editing video and text reviews from other writers.
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News Editor
Pluto, Student Newspaper
(Media Production industry)
September 2006 — June 2008 (1 year 10 months)
News Editor for popular University student newspaper with a production run of 15,000 and a high-yield website. Worked with local contacts and national media to source high-quality news and features. supervised team of writers and editors to produce high-quality content and copy. Subbing newspaper before print run and supervision of dispersal around large city area.
Andrew Hemphill’s Education
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University of Central Lancashire
2:1 , Journalism , 2005 — 2008
Studied journalism for three years at university, graduated in July 2008. Studied law and court reporting, newspaper (Quark Xpress/InDesign) and online (Dreamweaver) production techniques, sub-editing, feature, review and news writing and the ethics and regulation of modern journalism. Has also trained in multimedia journalism and Teeline shorthand. Experienced with video and podcast production.
- Activities and Societies:
- Tennis Team, Journalism Society, Law Society
Additional Information
Andrew Hemphill’s Websites:
Andrew Hemphill’s Interests:
Technology, Computer and console gaming, Film, Gadgets, Tennis, Karate, News and feature writing, Subbing, Creative writing
Andrew Hemphill’s Groups:
Newsquest, GameSlave, Suite 101, UCLan
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Andrew Hemphill’s Honors:
Best New Journalist - UCLan Media Awards 2005, Best Section (News) - UCLan Media Awards 2008
Andrew Hemphill’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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