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Sophie Wallace
Welcome to my portfolio
Bio
Personal Profile
I studied BA(Hons) Journalism at Coventry University and graduated with a First-Class Honours Degree in May 2019. I also received the Course Tutor's Award for Academic Excellence for gaining the highest mark in the class. BJTC-Accredited Multimedia journalist with 60 wpm Teeline Shorthand skills. My interests include Politics, Current Affairs, Food journalism and science.
My Experience
Background & Expertise
Reporter, Eastern Eye
February 2022 - Present
Wrote & researched stories on topics including the UK/India Trade Agreement & Ockenden Report
Supported senior journalist by writing “news in brief” segments
Attended events run by the newspaper & live-Tweeted what happened
Founder, Allergico Magazine & Blog
2018 - Present
Allergico is an allergy-friendly food blog aiming to make the world of food more open for those with allergies.
Writing and running the blog
Creating and running a social media presence
Conducting interviews
Producing original material
Web design and AdobeInDesign experience
News & Features Reporter, MediaDrum
January 2022 – February 2022
Researched stories and found interviewees through social media
Create & publish social media posts
Used Picturemaxx and FIP to upload and send out stories
Work Experience Participant, ITV News
January 2021
Attended workshops and Q&As with senior staff from across the ITV regions
Critically analysed news broadcasts
Attended and contributed to morning meeting and evening debrief with ITV Central News
Print & Online Journalist, Daily Star
June 2025 - April 2026
Attended and contributed to Editorial meeting
Collaborated with senior journalists on stories
Published two stories on the company website
Election Night Reporter, Sky News
December 2019
Updated Sky News' live results app as my assigned constituencies declared.
Live-tweeted results and general coverage of the night.
Intern, CHAT & NIU
October 2019 - December 2019
Running the company’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Curating appropriate content for different social media platforms.
Promoting company events.
Journalist, Kenilworth Vibes
January 2018 - June 2018
Sourcing hyperlocal stories
Conducting interviews
Producing original material
Print Journalist, I News
May 2018
Shadowing senior journalists
Working on stories from the Editor
Compiling the "Days Out" feature
Pitching own stories
Print and Online Journalist, Birmingham Mail
January 2018
Sourcing original stories
Researching stories
Telephone skills to find interviews
Print and Online Journalist, Coventry Telegraph
September - December 2017
Assist senior journalists on stories
Using email and telephone skills to gain interviews
Research stories
Print Journalist, Wolverhampton Express and Star Newspaper
August - September 2017
Worked on stories assigned by the Editor
Found and produced own stories
Attended court with senior reporter for an article
Election Night Journalist, ITV Central
June 2017
Covered the 2017 General Election for ITV Central
Interviewed candidates
Live-Tweeted results
Gained video footage of the count and declaration
Radio Journalist, Radio Abbey
September 2015
Used Audacity editing software
Used analogue radio deck
Produced and recorded own show
Education
2008 - 2019
My education has not only provided the foundation for the rest of my experiences, but has also made me a lifelong learner who is eager to gain more skills and knowledge. Take a look at my academics below.
September 2016 - May 2019
BA (Hons Journalism)
Multimedia journalism experience. Frequent Production days meant we gained practical as well as theoretical experience. Gained 60wpm Teeline Shorthand, BJTC Accreditation, experience with the Adobe suite and Radio & TV studio operation.
September 2013 - June 2016
A - Levels
I gained 3 B - C Grade A-levels including English Combined. Also wrote prominently for student newspaper, providing satirical material.
September 2008 - June 2013
GCSEs
I gained 10 A* - C grade GCSEs including high grades in Maths, English and Science.
My Skills
Through my work as a Journalist and at Girlguiding UK, I have a wide and varied skillset.
BJTC Accreditation
3 years of experience in Broadcast media both editorial and technical. Confident with Radio, TV and Live Stream broadcasting.
60 wpm Teeline Shorthand
Gained a qualification in Teeline Shorthand through Coventry University. Able to confidently incorporate Teeline into my daily work.
Touch-typing skills
Over 10 years of experience in touch-typing. Able to use the skill confidently, efficiently and quickly.
Adobe Suite experience
3 years experience of working effectively with the Adobe Suite software. Most confident on Premier Pro, Audition, Photoshop and InDesign.
Microsoft Office Suite Experience
Over 10 years of experience working with the Microsoft Office Programs. Most confident with Word and PowerPoint.
Inception Running Order Software Skills
2 years of experience using the Inception TV running order software.
Radio and TV Studio Operating Skills
3 years of experience running:
Analogue radio studio
Digital Radio Studio
2 years of experience running TV Studio including Autocue and Camera Technology.
DBS Certificate
I have a fully updated DBS Certificate and significant experience working with young people.
First Aid Trained
I have a Girlguiding-Approved First Aid Certificate.
