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Olly Woolley

@ollywoolley

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Freelance journalist with a passion for sports writing.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to grow as a journalist while contributing to impactful storytelling.

I am a dedicated freelance journalist specializing in sports writing, particularly football. Currently, I produce engaging content for VAVEL, where I cover the Premier League, EFL, and European football, reaching an international audience. My experience has honed my ability to create compelling narratives that resonate with readers.

In addition to my writing, I work as a research interviewer with IFF Research, collaborating with various government departments to enhance public services through insightful interviews. My previous role as Media and Communications Officer for the Northampton Methodist District allowed me to develop my skills in content organization and social media management, contributing to community engagement and outreach.

With a BA in Journalism Studies from the University of Sheffield and ongoing training in media ethics and regulatory law, I am committed to upholding the highest standards in journalism. I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Interviewer

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IFF Research

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Conducted research interviews to improve government services. Collaborated with the Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Education, and Department of Health and Social Care.

Research Interviewing Data Collection Communication

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Football Writer

Current

VAVEL

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Produced written football content for an international readership. Covered the Premier League, EFL, and European football.

Content Creation Writing Research

Media and Communications Officer

Northampton Methodist District

Dec 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 8 months)

Organised and delivered content across multiple social media channels. Assisted in running various social programmes for one of the UK's largest church districts.

Social Media Management Content Delivery Communication Event Planning Public Relations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National Council for the Training of Journalists

Diploma in Journalism, Journalism

Studied media regulatory law and ethics, alongside public affairs. Independently learned Teeline shorthand, achieving 80 words per minute.

University of Sheffield

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism Studies

Trained in journalism practices and software for various news formats including newspaper, magazine, radio, TV, and online. Studied journalism law, ethics, and political significance.