Darryl Rigby

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Address: ***, **** ******, *******, ** 1ZN

Mobile: 075**-***-***

Email: ac4mae@r.postjobfree.com

Personal Statement

After consistently working in dead-end jobs until the age of 24, I stumbled upon an advert offering the opportunity to write football articles for a website, on a voluntary basis. Being an avid sports fan and still possessing a passion for writing that I developed in my school years, I contacted the editor of the online publication and shortly after I began writing opinion pieces.

After writing a few articles and getting some praise from the editor, my self-belief grew and I decided I would give it a shot and apply for university. I supplied some examples of my work and fortunately UCLan accepted me for their foundation course, which I completed before going on to study for my degree. I graduated in 2017 with a 2:1 in sports journalism.

Skills

News / feature writing

Interviewing

Understanding of social media

Word document/ blogging platforms

Full UK driving licence

Work Experience

Full Contact Contender, Bolton: content writer - March 2016 – present

I currently work for a local MMA promotion, producing post-fight reviews and material for the website and fight night programme. The work I produce isn’t strictly journalism; it falls somewhere in the middle of reporting and PR as not all the work I produce is unbiased. I am expected to write pieces that show the company in a positive light, although I do conduct interviews and write features, which form part of a typical journalist’s remit.

Voluntary work with UCLan: May 2016

I was selected from a large number of candidates to travel to the Azores to take part in a research trip to generate content for a book about sea turtles.

In order to gather as much information as possible, I interviewed marine biologists and gathered a substantial amount of inforntaion about marine pollution and the current threats to sea life.

After returning home from the 10 day trip, I produced two pieces of work for the book.. Examples can be viewed upon request.

GiveMeSport: Nov 2016 – March 2017

I wrote articles for renowned sports outlet GiveMeSport. You can view my work by logging onto the website and searching my name (Daz Rigby due to the fact I signed up through Facebook) or by Googling my name and the name of the site.

MMA Plus, London: Contributor/North West representative – December 2014 – March 2016

I wrote news articles and feature pieces for this magazine and web-based mixed martial arts publication, and I was also the company’s representative for the North West area covering regional live events.

Wigan Today & Lancashire Evening Post – Dec 2015 & April 2016

I completed a week at both of these regional publications, working on sport at Wigan Today and the news desk at the LEP. I had work published in the Wigan Evening Post, and some content was published onto the LEP website.

Wigan Athletic F.C: Work placement - May 2015

I went to work with my local football to gain some hands-on experience. Whilst there, I produced some pre-season material for the club’s website.

Springview Services – Oct 2007 – August 2012

I worked here for nearly 5 years, selling advertising space in a magazine to local businesses. I gained customer service skills in this role, as well as an understanding for the importance of working coherently in a team.

Throughout the time I spent here, consistently improved my sales skills and by the third year I was running a small team. I left to pursue my journalism studies at university.

Education

University of Central Lancashire, Preston 2013 - 2017

I entered onto a foundation course in 2012, subsequently completing my degree and earning a 2:1

Abraham Guest High School, Wigan - 1999-2004

1 A (English), 1 B (Maths), 5 C (Electronics, PE, RE, History, Science)

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy writing my MMA articles and the added bonus is it allows me to travel to live events, which is one of my passions.

I am a big music fan, with an eclectic taste ranging from contemporary electronic music to 60s Rock.

I’m adventurous and enjoy travelling to different countries, experiencing alternative culture and cuisine.

References

References are available on request.

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