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*** ***** **** ****

Southall

Middlesex

UB2 5TE

To whom it may Concern

Dear Sir/Madam

Please find my CV attached for your consideration

I have recently completed studying Journalism with Media Studies at De Montfort University and I am looking to aspire for a career within Journalism.

My aspirations are to work in Broadcast Journalism, may it be on television, radio or on the internet. I’ve got experience in writing for newspapers and magazine, appearing and co-presenting radio shows, as well as helping out on television sets. Experiencing these opportunities has allowed me to get a feel of how it is to work within different aspects of journalism.

In addition, I’ve done research during my work experience placements, so I’ve got a good understanding of how research should be conducted. Research is an essential part of journalism, so with having had experience of doing research, I believe it will come as a great benefit to me.

As well as having an interest in broadcast journalism, investigative and sports journalism are other areas I’m really interested in. They’re areas of journalism I’m passionate about. In addition, I also have an interest in advertising. Studying it has had an effect and influence on me to have the possibility of having a career within advertising.

I have the utmost desire to reach my ambitions and career goals when and I believe I can demonstrate my desire to succeed if given the opportunity.

Thanking you for your time in advance

Yours Faithfully,

Hiten Mandalia

Hiten Mandalia

Address: 247 North Hyde Lane, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 5TE

Tel: M: 077********

E – Mail: ************@*******.**.**

Personal Statement

I am a recent graduate in Journalism and Media Studies from De Montfort University who’s aspiring to work within the media. I’ve had experience within broadcast television and radio, where I have researched and presented shows. Working on a BBC show allowed me to learn and experience how television operates, in comparison to radio and newspapers. In addition, I’ve had experience at the Leicester Mercury, where I did continuous research, with one of my articles getting published. I’ve also had experience at Nuts Magazine, and I learnt how newspapers and magazines differ. My career aim is to work in Broadcast Journalism, may it be across radio or on television.

Education/Qualifications

De Montfort University (2009 – 2012) – BA (Hons) Journalism with Media Studies. In addition, some of the modules I studied were Issues in Journalism, Practical Journalism, Television Studies, Advertising and Consumption and Music Industry Management.

Cranford Community College (Sep 2008 – June 2009) A/2 Levels – Media Studies (C), Sociology (C), English Literature and Language (D)

Cranford Community College (2002 – 2007) – GCSE’s – English (BC), Religious Education (B), Maths (C), Physical Education (C), German (D), History (D), Science (D), Applied Business (D)

Media Work History

Four Four Two (9th – 13th April 2012)

• I wrote articles that had to be submitted by a certain deadline.

• I researched the latest football information.

Nuts Magazine (2nd - 5th August 2011) and (19th – 21st September 2011)

• I transcribed interviews

• Wrote a variety of articles that had to be submitted by a certain deadline.

• I supported and assisted the sports editor in gaining the latest news and organise interviews.

On Device Research (April 2011)

• I was a consumer researcher who interviewed and surveyed the public about their use of mobile phones.

The Pursuit of Victory (March 2011 – Present)

• I write football articles for www.thepursuitofvictory.com which helps me improve my writing by getting positive and critical responses from readers.

Leicester Mercury (20th-24th September 2010)

• I interviewed the public and people from different organisations as well as following up press releases.

• I wrote a variety of articles, where I was continuously working under pressure in a fast paced environment. This led to one of my articles getting published in the Leicester Mercury.

BBC 1 ‘The Big Questions’ (January 2010)

• I assisted the television crew in organising and setting up BBC 1’s ‘The Big Questions’.

• I faced a few challenges but noted how television differs from how radio and newspapers operate.

Club Asia Radio Station (March 2009)

• I researched a variety of topics before going live on air.

• While I was live on radio, I interacted with listeners and I also answered phone calls from them. I also worked under pressure, as I was multi-tasking throughout the show.

Relevant Work History

Compass Group/Restaurants/The O2 - Cashier (May 2012 – Present)

• I serve customers on events days at the O2 Arena. I consistently work under pressure in a fast paced environment, which has added to my set of skills.

DSU Fresher’s Rep (24th September – 1st October 2011)

• I guided new students during Fresher’s Week, assisting them with general enquiries that they had about the university and about Leicester.

• I was in control of students on certain night, making sure they abided by university standards and were safe.

Lend Lease (March 2006)

• I worked in various departments such as Cost Planning/Surveying and Market Support.

• I used a digitiser, inputting figures in Excel, did some filing and learnt how to tender presentations.

Skills and Achievements

• I received an OCN Accredited certificate in radio production and broadcast.

• I have great skills with using Microsoft programmes, such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• I possess excellent skills at problem solving and multi-tasking, I am IT literate and work well under pressure.

References

Available on request

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