Where are they now? 2010-2011

The Journalism Diversity Fund

Where are they now?

2010-2011

Roshan is looking for an editorial assistant position having finished the MA Magazine Journalism course at the University of Sunderland.

Roshan has a special interest in global and development issues and is excited about pursuing a career in journalism.

Course: MA Magazine Journalism

Centre: University of Sunderland

Graduated: September 2011

Roshan Adam

Christopher Andrews

Having completed the MA Journalism course at the University of Ulster, Christopher has recently started a job with ITN's regional news channel in Northern Ireland, UTV.

In 2010, Christopher from Belfast, graduated from Queen's University with a first class honours degree in Politics. During his undergraduate studies Christopher was assistant editor of the SU Magazine.

Course: MA Journalism

Centre: University of Ulster


Lalita Augustine

Lalita completed the PgDip Multimedia Journalism course at Glasgow Caledonian University and has undertaken work experience at a number of publications including The Big Issue and The List magazine.

Lalita is currently on the graduate trainee scheme at the Glasgow Evening Times and Herald newspapers.

Course: PgDip Multimedia Journalism

Centre: Glasgow Caledonian University


Lee Bell

Whilst completing the fast-track Newspaper Journalism course at noSWeat Journalism Training, Lee completed placements at Angel magazine, the Camden New Journal Newspaper, the West End Extra and the Islington Tribune.

Lee, who is currently freelancing for foodepedia.co.uk and City & Angel Magazine, will be completing a three week internship with CNET UK at the end of September.

Course: Newspaper Journalism

Centre: noSWeat Journalism Training

Graduated: July 2011

Graeme Benson

Graeme worked as an English language teacher for ten years before he decided to take the plunge and pursue a career in journalism.

He has recently completed the fast-track Newspaper Journalism course at The Sheffield College, Norton College and has undertaken work experience at the Rotherham Advertiser and Sheffield Star


Centre: The Sheffield College, Norton College

Graduated: January 2011

Ben Bostock

Ben is working as a freelance reporter at Autosport and Motorsport News covering national motorsport events.

He is currently building a VW campervan and plans to tour Europe as a freelance reporter.

Course: PgDip in Journalism

Centre: Cardiff University

Graduated: June 2011

Christian Campbell

Christian completed the PgDip Newspaper Journalism course at the University of Central Lancashire.

Christian gained experience at several publications and blogged about the Manchester riots which took place in August. One photo he tweeted of the riots generated over 1,200 views in 90 minutes.

Course: PgDip Newspaper Journalism

Centre: University of Central Lancashire


Chiara Clarke

Chiara realised her aspirations to become a journalist during a gap year working for Christians in Sport.

Since then she has undertaken work experience for Reading 107 fm and the Oxford Mail.


Centre: News Associates


Laura Clarke

Laura has recently completed the MA Journalism course at the University of Salford and has undertaken work experience at The Morley Observer and Advertiser and The Scarborough Evening News.


Centre: University of Salford


Catherine Clifford

After completing the MA Multimedia Journalism course at Glasgow Caledonian University, Catherine spent three months over the summer at the Paris bureau of CNN as an editorial/broadcast assistant.

Course: MA Multimedia Journalism



Emma Clifford

Since completing the MA Multimedia Journalism course at Glasgow Caledonian University, Emma has been freelancing as a community reporter for Clyde Press.

She has also been volunteering with Sunny Govan Community Radio and working with BBC Radio Scotland working as a content assistant for Macaulay & Co.




Tamsin Eames

After Tamsin completed the fast-track Newspaper Journalism course at News Associates in Manchester, she received a year-long journalism traineeship at ITV Wales.

Previously Tamsin has done work placements at Granada Reports, LFC TV, Channel M, Pure107.8fm, Manchester Evening News and TheNatter.co.uk.




Christine Fashugba

Christine, from London, developed a passion for journalism whilst she completed a journalism course at the Catch 22 academy. She completed four internships through the social enterprise at Trinity Mirror, Emap, Economist.com and BBC Magazines.

Course: Newspaper Journalism Centre: Lambeth College


Claire French

Claire graduated from Roehampton University in 2010 with a 2:1 in Sociology with Journalism and News Media. While at university, Claire regularly blogged about politics, social policy and culture.

During the general election in May 2010, the Observer named her as one of the best political tweeters.

Claire is currently working as a freelance newsroom journalist at ITV Meridian.

Course: Multimedia Journalism

Centre: City College Brighton & Hove


Ryan Gallagher

Ryan graduated from the University of Abertay Dundee with a first class honours degree in Media, Culture and Society in 2009, and was awarded an MSc in Community Education from the University of Edinburgh in 2010.

Ryan has been interested in journalism from a young age and gained experience working in a newsroom at 14.

His work has since been published by The Guardian and The Financial Times.




Selena Gray

Selena, from south London, was working at a call centre when a conversation with a colleague led her to the Catch 22 academy. Here, she learnt the basics about journalism and discovered a love for vox pops.

After spending last summer doing work experience at the South London Press she became passionate about reporting local news and realised the NCTJ qualification was the must have accessory for every budding reporter.

Selena, has undertaken work experience at The Spectator and The Telegraph.



Graduated: March 2011

Martin Harkin

Martin has recently completed the MA Journalism course at the University of Ulster.

Having graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast, with a degree in English Literature, Martin sought to gain relevant experience by working as an intern for Insideireland.ie. He found this period extremely valuable as it gave him the experience of working in a newsroom and provided an extensive knowledge of how reporting the news works.




Jermaine Haughton

Since completing the fast-track Newspaper Journalism course at News Associates in July, Jermaine has had work placements at the Guardian and Independent on Sunday and is currently working for Zoo magazine on a paid placement and freelancing for AskMen.com.




Hannah Ingram

Hannah is currently working as a freelance reporter/features writer for Lancashire Living magazine and Bury Football Club after completing the fast-track Newspaper Journalism course at News Associates .




Tawana Joseph

Tawana, from Leicester, aspired to be a journalist from an early age.

She completed a short course in Fashion Journalism at Central Saint Martins, which led to her reporting on London Fashion Week.

She has gained work experience by writing for local newspapers and working for the BBC as a Blast Introducing Reporter.


Centre: Lambeth College


Tiffany Joseph

Tiffany completed the Newspaper Journalism course at noSWeat Journalism Training and is now doing an internship at Sky News.

After graduating from Goldsmiths University with a degree in Communications and Sociology, Tiffany completed a nine-month stint as a junior news reporter for a local newspaper. During this time, she conducted interviews, attended press conferences and had numerous news and feature articles published.



Graduated: August 2011

Vicky Lamont

Vicky Lamont, from Northern Ireland, graduated in June 2009 with a degree in English from Queen’s University, Belfast.

After graduating, Vicky gained several months work experience at a local newspaper in her area which gave her valuable experience and encouraged her to pursue a career in journalism.




Paulyn Lloyd

Paulyn is now freelancing for Ebookers.com after completing the fast-track Newspaper Journalism course at News Associates in Manchester.

Paulyn’s desire to become a journalist was sparked at 16 when she did work experience at the Manchester Evening News.




Katy McCloskey

Katy is currently on the Herald and Evening Times editorial trainee scheme.

She has recently finished the MA Multimedia Journalism course at Glasgow Caledonian University and hopes to pursue a career in political reporting.




Jimmy Nsubuga

Jimmy grew up in south east London and graduated from De Montfort University in 2009 with a 2:1 in Journalism and Film Studies.

He attended the Catch 22 academy and has undertaken work experience at the Surrey Herald and Daily Mirror.


Centre: Lambeth College


Wendy Oloya

Wendy, from south London, graduated from the University of Southampton with a BA in English. It was during her time as a student that she first discovered a passion for journalism, becoming features editor of the university newspaper, the Wessex Scene.

Wendy is currently interning for FAB Magazine and has recently started working at Famous Features.




Robert Payling

Robert is doing the Sky Sports News’ graduate summer placement for three months.

Previously he was freelancing two days a week with MEN Media whilst completing the MA in Print Journalism at the University of Sheffield.

Course: MA in Print Journalism

Centre: University of Sheffield


Katey Pigden

Katey, from London, graduated from Brunel University in July 2009 having studied English with Creative Writing.

She undertook her first work experience placement with the London Newspaper Group at the age of 17 and has since had several placements with the Times Higher Education magazine.

Katey is now a reporter for the Pontypool Free Press.

Course: PgDip Newspaper Journalism

Centre: Cardiff University.


Mushtaq Quraishi

Mushtaq is currently on a work placement at the Blackburn Rovers’ press office.




Melvin Rao

Melvin, from Stockport, has completed a PgDip in Newspaper Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire.

Melvin was inspired to get involved in the media industry when, at the age of 15, he spent a day with the DJ’s at his local radio station.

He is currently freelancing as a production runner for the BBC working on Rip-off Britain.

Course: PgDip Newspaper Journalism Centre: University of Central Lancashire


Alexandra Rucki

Alexandra completed the MA Print Journalism course at the University of Sheffield and has recently started as a trainee reporter at the Wandsworth Guardian.

Course: MA Print Journalism

Centre: University of Sheffield


Georgina Satchell

Georgina recently completed the MA Journalism course at the University of Salford.

This year she has undertaken work placements at the Manchester Evening News and Cavendish Press.

Course: MA Journalism Centre: University of Salford


Joseph Severn

Joseph studied at Leeds University and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Politics.

After graduating, Joseph spent two weeks with reporters and photographers at the Derby Evening Telegraph, where he managed to bag a front page.

Course: Multimedia Journalism

Centre: Press Association


Laura Shack

Laura has been working as a freelance journalist for various media organisations including the Liverpool Daily Post, Heart FM and St Helens Star.

In October Laura will start as a trainee reporter at the Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard.


Centre: Liverpool Community College


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