I like having two personas. I’m not saying I’m a librarian type figure Monday to Friday and some wild character at the weekend. But I do find comfort in keeping that line between online and reality. I like the professionalism I force myself to stick to. I like people knowing the journalist me and not much … Continue reading
I started as a freelance digital journalist at inews.co.uk in July 2016, the site aims to create content that’s different and makes you think. The former ‘mini Independent’ has been growing year on year with its readership, social following and sales targets. Continue reading
Viral viral viral. That’s what BuzzFeed is all about and I’ve been a freelance contributor since June 2016, specialising in content for Reading,UK on the site. I’m a stats nerd and listicles that can make you trend on the UK site are kinda cool. The online-only publication exploded alongside the rise of social media as … Continue reading
I’ve got news. Most shocking statement from a journalist that. A lot has changed. Actually everything has changed – whenever I bump into someone my news inevitably is well to be honest, nothing is the same. I find myself meeting up with old friends uttering the words well nothing at all about me is the same. … Continue reading
I’ve been a freelance digital journalist at Get Reading since November 2015 – I’ve been nattering on about all sorts, from crime stories to Black Friday hyperlocal journalism pieces. I can be live blogging sport one day, reviewing The Maccabees the next, then finding the latest start up businesses for local news articles. The online-only publication … Continue reading
I’m a fan of a toxic relationship. I mean, unintentionally, I’m a fan girl for poison. I lap up the lies, the insults, the emotional bolts. I adore it like an ice cold beer on a summer’s day, like a jelly vodka shot and a slutty fancy dress outfit. It’s something I’ve grown to love … Continue reading
Live blogging is a big part of my role as a digital journalist at Get Reading, getting the atmosphere across to readers using Periscope, AudioBoom, Twitter video, pictures and description is key. Here is a sample of some of the tweets I posted during my coverage of Black Friday in Reading. Roads into town are … Continue reading
Live blogging is a big part of my role as a digital journalist at Get Reading, getting the atmosphere across to readers using Periscope, AudioBoom, Twitter video, pictures and description is key. Here is a sample of some of the tweets I posted during my coverage of The Reading Toy Run. Catching up with a … Continue reading
Working with ITV News Meridian, I spent a short while as a Desk Assist and Planner for the live daily programmes. Below are a couple of examples of some of the segments I contributed to. Holiday makers look to relax at home – I arranged the interview with Jo Farrell at Holidaze travel agents in … Continue reading
Live blogging is a big part of my role as a digital journalist at Get Reading, getting the atmosphere across to readers using Periscope, AudioBoom, Twitter video, pictures and description is key. Here is a sample of some of the tweets I posted during my coverage of Reading’s Winter Giant’s parade. Busy streets in #rdguk … Continue reading
Megan Fisher 