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Abbie Latymer

Abbie Latymer
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Location
Leeds
Expertise

Interviewing, research and openness. Am described as friendly and bubbly and am well known for talking to anyone. I value active listening and use these skills to find personal stories. My personality draws me to positive news and features that focus on human emotion; I want my articles to make people's days brighter, help people and connect communities.

  • My most important achievement has been to get past fears of judgement and to connect with people of all ages. This has not only helped me find and report personal, unique stories but has meant I have been able to gain experience in various fields of journalism and learn from…
  • I am proud of becoming a published writer for The State of the Art, Sip Media Solutions and The Tab. I have learnt how to style my writing for audiences, use search engine optimisation (SEOs) and edit my work. Sharing my writing has made me more self-aware as an author.…
  • I am proud to reach out for help. This year I have completed numerous placements in brand storytelling, radio, online journalism, PR and educational settings. I am still learning so make mistakes constantly. I am proud to ask for help and show vulnerability too to work colleagues. It has meant…

Experience

Written for The State of The Arts, Sip Media Solutions, WWF and Substack. Experienced in writing that focuses on community, culture and the environment with focus on both a local and national level. Worked in newsrooms for Harrogate Radio, Radio News Hub and the KM group. Involved in student radio and media opportunities in Leeds.

Education

Completed Biology, English, Psychology A Levels, Performing Arts B tech and an EPQ focusing on how social media has impacted global politics. Currently, I am a Broadcast and Digital Journalism Student at Leeds Trinity University.

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Posts

Leeds Universities, route to employment

With youth unemployment above one million, experience is the differentiator

For everybody dreading the post-grad job hunt

The student budget guide to Leeds: From Hyde Park picnics to spoons desserts

Girls just want to have fun, not drain their bank accounts

Leeds University receives special visit from the Irish President

The visit to the university marks the end of the president’s first official visit to Great Britain