Samuel (Sam) Morris

BA(Hons) Journalism

D.O.B: 08.11.1989 Telephone: 07891 474381 E-Mail: sam@addedtime.co.uk

An enthusiastic, reliable and determined Journalism graduate looking to break into the industry, eventually combining my qualifications and experience with my passion for sport.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA(Hons) Journalism degree (2:1)
• NCTJ Preliminary Certificate (General Law, Court Law, Public Affairs local and central government, 100 wpm Shorthand, News Writing and Portfolio)
• 3 A-Levels Grades B-C
• 9 GCSEs Grades A*-B
• GNVQ ICT Merit

 WORK EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT

• Summer 2011 – Shrewsbury Town FC website – interviews with management and new signings
• 2010/2011 season – Shrewsbury Town FC website post-match interviews and match programme content
• Monday 27^th July – Friday 7^th August 2009 – Shrewsbury Chronicle
• Friday 3^rd July – Tuesday 7^th July 2009 – Shrewsbury Town FC Pre-Season training camp, Desert Springs, Almeria. Reporting for Official Shrewsbury Town Football Club Website.
• Monday 14^th – Thursday 17^th July 2008 – Shrewsbury Town FC Pre-Season training camp, Desert Springs, Almeria
• Monday 28^th May 2007 – Shropshire Star
• Tuesday 20^th February 2007 – BBC Radio Shropshire, Press Box Shrewsbury Town FC
• Monday 4^th – Friday 8^th July 2005 – Shropshire Star

I have also provided and had published numerous pieces in my local newspapers on a wide range of issues and stories.

 SKILLS

• Computer Literate (Mac and PC) – GNVQ ICT at Merit grade
• Reliable – Was commissioned for several articles during the Ashes series in Australia with tight deadlines, all of which were met
• Team worker – Editorial team of Blue and Amber fanzine, the only fanzine for Shrewsbury Town FC
• Independent – Have lived away from home for the last three years while at university
• Good people skills – Worked in local supermarket during holidays with regular communication with customers and colleagues
• Ready and willing to accept responsibility – captain of Church Stretton Cricket team Sunday XI
• Determined – Having had the idea to launch a website (see further information) while still studying I designed it and oversaw its development and have run it successfully for two seasons.

EDUCATION

• Sept 2008-June 2011 Staffordshire University
• Sept 2006- July 2008 Shrewsbury Sixth Form College
• Sept 2001-June 2006 Church Stretton School

REFEREES

Excellent references available for interested parties.

 FURTHER INFORMATION

• I set up my own blog for League Two football, www.addedtime.co.uk This has made me many contacts in the world of football and also developed my journalistic skills.
• I was the only member of the press allowed to travel with and report on Shrewsbury Town Football Club’s pre-season training camp at Desert Springs, Almeria, Spain for two years running.
• Student member of the National Union of Journalists.
• Car owner with full, clean driving licence.
• British passport.