STUART FRASER

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I am a 24-year-old about to enter the third and last year of a degree in journalism at the University of the West of Scotland campus in Hamilton. 

I feel I have many skills to offer as a sports journalist in all media outlets thanks to a combination of my studies and the experience I have gained in recent years.

I am available for freelance, part-time or cover work. I am also interested in any work experience opportunities which complement my studies. Travel and distance is no object.

Work Experience

May 2006 – present: Freelance Journalist

 ·          I write freelance articles on news and sports including football and tennis. Some of my articles have appeared in the Daily Record and The Herald national newspapers and on the    BritishTennis.net website.

·          In July 2010, I worked for Sky Sports News at the John Hartson Ben Nevis Climb. This involved interviewing him before and after the climb and the recorded footage was broadcast on the channel throughout the day.

·          I regularly cover football matches in the Scottish Football League and Scottish Cup for Moray Firth Radio using portable ISDN equipment. Duties include live pre-match, half-time and full-time reports as well as updates throughout the game. I also conduct post-match interviews with managers and players.

·          I have submitted freelance audio clips from tennis events at futures level to BBC Radio Scotland for their daily lunchtime sports broadcasts.

·          In March 2009, I took part in a work experience placement with The Times where I shadowed Neil Harman, Tennis Correspondent, at the Davis Cup match between Great Britain and Ukraine at Braehead.

·          I am the press officer for the annual West Highland Tennis Championships in Oban which features some of Scotland’s top players.  This involves promoting the tournament to the local and national media.  ATP player Colin Fleming is a previous two-time winner of this event.

·          From May 2006 to February 2008, I wrote a regular article for the local West Coast Review monthly magazine which was distributed to every address in the Oban area. The article was based on an interview with a local sports personality.

June 2000 – present: Sports Editor (Voluntary) – 103.3 Sports, Oban FM, Scotland

·          Since first joining the 103.3 Sports team as a volunteer answering the telephones in 2000, I have gone on to become Sports Editor which involves several duties on a regular basis.

·          I have reported on several football matches and events over the past few years including Scottish Cup and League Cup matches, UEFA Cup draws and finals and Scotland international matches.  At these events, I regularly attend press conferences and conduct interviews with players and managers.

·          My duties include producing the 103.3 Sports programme. Tasks include pre-recording, editing, writing and people management in a team environment which involves a considerable amount of preparation. I also drive the desk during our live studio shows and have experience of using the Burli news production system.

·          I have organised several live outside broadcasts from events such as the Oban pre-season football tournament which features SPL clubs and shinty’s Camanachd Cup Final.

·          I also regularly submit pieces of sports news to our news editor for inclusion in the main news broadcasts.

·          As well as reporting on sport, I am often drafted in to cover news events such as the Cruachan Train Crash in June 2010, the 2010 General Election and the 2006 Scottish Labour Party Conference which featured a speech by the then Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Education

September 2008 – present: University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton

Currently studying to attain a BA Journalism degree

August 1997 – June 2003: Oban High School, Oban

Highers                                    Intermediate 2             Standard Grades 

Administration        A          Mathematics    A        French              3
PE                       A           English           B         Physics             3
Computing             B
Modern Studies      C 

Interests

·          I am a keen competitive tennis player and have competed in national competitions

·          I enjoy watching a variety of sports including football, tennis, golf and many more.

Additional Information

·          Date of Birth – 11^th November 1985.

·          Full driving licence

·          I completed the Scottish Football Association Referees Course in June 2004 which gave me a useful insight into the laws of the game.

References Available On Request