Gemma Brown
Media specialist - Broadcast journalism, PR and television
A hard working, motivated graduate from Birmingham City University, studying Media and Communications (BA). I am dedicated and keen to learn skills that will aid in my development in the media industry.
- Confidence
- Working with another presenter
- Being able to think and react quickly
- Planning the topics that we are going to discuss before the show
- Technical: Choosing songs, jingles and control when these occur
- Choosing relevant and worthy news topics
- Sorting out rotas for news readers and training up future readers
Presenter, Scratch Radio, Birmingham City University (October 2011-May 2013)
- Enthusiasm
- Teamwork
- Keen
- WIlling to learn
- Dedicated
- Initiative
- Flexibility
- Public speaking
- Self-motivated
- Organised
2010 - present
2010 - present
Heart FM Angel and work experience (August 2012 - September 2013)
- Working with the other Heart Angels and interacting with the general public
- Having a positive and friendly attitude to encourage people to get involved
- Sitting in on the Friday breakfast show every week
- Contributing to pre-records and helping to organise the running of the show
Journalist, Aspire4u (October 2011 - May 2012)
- Writing articles on a weekly basis, therefore working to deadlines
- Interviewing people and taking notes to gather quotes and opinions
- Researching
- Sometimes working with another two journalists as a team
- Being creative and independent
BGT Backstager, Britain's Got Talent, Fremantle Media UK (April 2012)
- Interviewing acts at the live semi-finals
- Working backstage with the crew and contestants
- Creating pre-recorded interviews
- Conducting live interviews to be broadcast online
- Thinking on my feet and working to deadlines
Content Editor, BCU Twenty12 Magazine, Birmingham City University (2012)
As part of our production event assignment, the journalism group that I was part of created a 24 page magazine. This covered different aspects of the Olympics including History, Culture, Community, The Games and 2012 Live (covering events that other specialist groups put on)
- Working with the design editor to create the layout of the magazine
- Making final decisions about the magazine and it's content
- Reading through every article and editing them
- Setting deadlines for the journalists and organising which articles were covered
Bar staff and Waitress, The Crabtree, Ember Inns (June 2012 - September 2013)
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Communicating with customers and the rest of the team
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Being polite and helpful
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Working with a large team, including management, to help the day run smoothly
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Being responsible for setting up or closing down
Lifeguard, Aqua Splash, Planet Ice (2009-2011)
- Talking to and helping customers
- Communication with my colleges and managers
- Remaining focused on my job all day to ensure safety of swimming
- First aid skills
- Lifeguard training
Birmingham City University (2011-2014)
Media and Communications (BA)
My modules have allowed me to work on industry based projects and develop my media skills. I have been able to develop ideas and put these in to practice to create media in 'real-life' situations
Longdean Secondary School
A Levels
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Geography
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English
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PE
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French (AS level)
and GCSEs
Taylor Herring PR (27th May 2013 - 21st June 2013)
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Creating media lists using Gorkana
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Phoning up publications to get coverage for our clients
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Working with clients such as Red Bull, Blinkbox, The Apprentice and Gaucho
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Working with PR professionals in a real working environment
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Answering the phones and being professional
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Finding out rate card figures and working out PR values
Student Engagement Officer, Birmingham City University (October 2013 - Present)
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Coordinating the student engagement initiatives across the university
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Working with staff and students on a regular basis