Tom Biggart (e): advd72@r.postjobfree.com (m): +447***-***-*** (s): LinkedIn

KEY SKILLS & INTERESTS

Fluent languages: English, Portuguese, French. Conversationally competent: Spanish. TEFL qualified.

I have lived in Paris and Rio de Janeiro and have travelled to/within numerous other countries, particularly in Latin America. My interests include culture (music, art and theatre), sport (tennis, football, and golf) and exercise (walking, running, and swimming – cold water swimming especially).

I hold a full, clean UK driving license, and a current French work permit. WORK EXPERIENCE

2022-3 France24 Paris

Editorial Assistant / Web Copywriter

A 3-month internship taught me the basics of OpenMedia editing software, as well as those of Avid Media Composer and gave me valuable insights into the workings of a busy newsroom. 2022 Golding Drinks Co London

I wrote various social media posts for this fledgling drinks company. 2021 Latin News London

Reporter

I translated Portuguese and Spanish press materials and assisted with adapting foreign news material for the UK press. 2020 The Portugal News Portugal

Freelance Writer

The leading English-language newspaper in Portugal. My published piece on drug decriminalization in Portugal is Here. 2019 Unreported World Oxford

Intern

Channel 4 TV programme focusing on socio-economic issues around the globe. I researched upcoming episodes and helped to research and translate foreign press materials. 2017 Luta Pela Paz Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

In-House Reporter

Global charity, helping under-privileged youth find purpose through sport. Conducted interviews & wrote up web stories in Portuguese and English.

2016 CLM BBDO Paris, France

Copywriter

Copywriter for this global advertising agency; wrote online content and social media posts for various brands such as Eristoff vodka, Bacardi rum and Schwarzkopf products.

EDUCATION

2020 – 2021: City, University of London: Master’s Degree, ‘International Journalism’, Merit. 2014 – 2020: University of Bristol: 2:1 French & Portuguese BA. (2.1 = <60%) 2009 – 2013: Radley College, England: A Levels: English A*, French A, Spanish A, Politics B; GSCE’s: 8A*, 3A’s

(In my fourth year at the University of Bristol, I had a serious accident, which led to a prolonged stay in Intensive Care and two years of rehabilitation. I subsequently returned to Bristol to complete my degree, obtaining a 2:1. I mention this to explain the delay/gaps in my university education and work experience).