Aisling Grace

Researched, sourced and developed original human-interest stories, identifying compelling angles and relevant interviewees. Managed assignments independently from initial research through to final copy.

Produced original stories through social media monitoring, online research and interviewee sourcing. Conducted interviews with people from diverse backgrounds, adapting communication sensitively to different circumstances. Delivered accurate, audience-focused content to tight deadlines while balancing competing priorities and responding to fast-moving developments.

Independently researched and verified complex information using advanced online searches, source vetting and geolocation techniques. Monitored international developments and adapted priorities as new angles emerged. Worked with international newsrooms, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Sky News and The Times, tailoring research and verification to specific requirements.

Led an editorial team of 50, coordinating schedules, meetings, records and competing priorities across eight print editions and daily digital publishing. Managed end-to-end editorial workflows, tracking deadlines and coordinating editorial teams across written content, photography, video and social media. Commissioned, planned and edited content across news, features and cultural coverage, liaisin

Coordinated the production of constituency-specific newspapers, liaising with more than 10 councillors to gather content, manage deadlines and keep production on track. Wrote and edited articles and designed layouts in Adobe InDesign, maintaining consistency across publications. Contributed to the delivery of newspapers distributed to 100,000 people nationwide.

Grade: First-Class Honours (1st)

Pursuing an MPhil in Race, Ethnicity, Conflict, expected to complete in 2026.

Grade: Second-Class Honours (2.1)

Completed a BA in English Literature and History of Art and Architecture.