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Trainee Journalist, Presenter and Producer

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A recent graduate in International Journalism (postgraduate) and previously Media Production (undergraduate). While studying for my postgraduate degree, I was able to produce and present my own podcast and radio show, which amassed close to 1000 people across social, I wrote for 3 different publications and presented on my universities own official student TV show. I have previous experience of representing 24,000 students at my university as a Vice President of Activities at the students union and increased clubs and societies membership by roughly three times throughout my tenure. I am an experienced trainee journalist with media skills now looking to work in a competitive and fast-paced environment where I can fully utilise all of the skills I have to offer and start a career in the journalism and media industry.

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About Me

I have always had a passion for communicating with people, either through writing or on screen. I've had a range of professional jobs, including sales, digital marketing, students union work and hospitality. I have lots of hobbies and interests, but mainly I love to watch film and TV and am passionate about playing and watching sport, particularly rugby. I am currently located in Liverpool and hold a full clean driving license. I’m excited to build on the beginnings of my media career and I am extremely determined to be successful in this sector.

Check out my 2018/19 Showreel below!

Cheers - Josh



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Live Presenter - Shout! Liverpool

I presented a one-off live debate panel show. This involved me dealing with comms, presenting, audience managing, using autocue and panel management.

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The Guide Liverpool

Presenter - The Guide Liverpool

As a Presenter at The Guide Liverpool, I am responsible for communicating on screen via interviews with various people and organisations around Liverpool. I constantly work with other Presenters and Producers to create high standard content for the viewer. I am also involved in interview script production as well.

Writer - Trill! Magazine

I am a regular writer for Trill! Magazine. My articles range from sport, gaming to world news and environment. I use WordPress CMS system to publish my articles.

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This Afternoon at LJMU

Presenter - This Afternoon

This Afternoon is a student-led TV show based in the Redmonds Building TV Studio at Liverpool John Moores University. I am a regular presenter on this show and help with production and scripting.

The Buzz

The Buzz began as a weekly radio show, then it was developed into a recorded podcast. It has now moved on from that and it operates as a social media brand that incorporates, podcast recording, event promotion and broadcast (live and recorded) at events. I produce, present and organise all of this.

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The HallHang Podcast

I work in collaboration with a Liverpool based app called HallHang to produce, present and script a one hour weekly podcast. I head the podcast team.

Actor - Small Roles

I have played principle roles in amateur dramatics and featured in a TV advert for the Euro 2016 football competition for Northern Ireland, which attracted 24,000 views online and was broadcast live in the national stadium.

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Presenter - Join With Josh

In 2014/15 I created Docu-Series project while I was Vice President at Liverpool Students Union. The series was called "Join with Josh" and featured me visiting different clubs and societies at the university to give them exposure and to encourage people to join.

Writer - Bonus Stage

I have been published as a video game reviewer on Bonus Stage. This required to me to carry out a full review of all elements of a game given to me and for this magazine I used WordPress CMS to publish my articles.

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Writer - Native Magazine

I have been published in Native Magazine (Liverpool region) and write to deadline, sending all of my work to the editor via email.

Would you like to work with me? Catch me on Social Media or via my email address - joshmcdowell@live.com

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Thank you for having a look at my portfolio. Please feel free to get in touch.

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