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George Mckay

Editorial Director at JOE Media
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George Mckay is a seasoned editorial professional with 1 year of experience as Editorial Director at JOE Media, and 1 year 4 months at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with expertise in content creation, social media management, and journalism, holding a Master's Degree in Journalism from the University of Salford.
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George Mckay is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in content creation and management. He has held various roles, including Editorial Director at JOE Media, Senior Social Media Manager at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and Editor at BBC. Mckay has a strong educational background, having completed a Master's Degree in Journalism from the University of Salford and a Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of Manchester. He has also obtained an NCTJ accreditation and holds shorthand skills of 80 wpm. Proficient in multiple languages, Mckay has worked in various locations, including Manchester, York, and London. His skills include content creation, social media management, research, and writing, with a focus on delivering high-quality content under pressure.

Credentials

  • NCTJ Diploma, Shorthand at 80 wpm
    National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)

Experience

  • JOE Media
    • Manchester
    • Editorial Director
      • Jul 2023 - Present
      • Manchester

  • Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
    • York
    • Senior Social Media Manager
      • Mar 2022 - Jun 2023
      • York

  • JOE Media
    • Editor
      • Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  • BBC
    • Assistant Content Producer
      • Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  • UNILAD Group
    • Editorial Manager
      • Apr 2018 - Jan 2019

      Working at UNILAD as both a Trending News Writer and an Editorial Page Manager has given me a content-driven focus in my work. I have an in-depth understanding of tailoring content for a given audience, and an enhanced ability to work under pressure with a team to deliver this content. My swift progress in the company is testament to my ability and drive to work to the best of my ability.

    • Writer
      • Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Hydes Brewery Ltd
    • Manchester, United Kingdom
    • Bartender
      • Nov 2015 - Jun 2017
      • Manchester, United Kingdom

      In this role I spent the majority of my time in charge of a fast paced restaurant. I aimed to always create a welcoming environment for all guests by being warm and approachable. In the day to day running I communicated product knowledge to customers, recommended menu options, served both food and drink and maintained cleaning procedures. In busier periods e.g. Christmas I was often in charge of the organisation and smooth running of large parties of up to 120 people. I demonstrated flexibility and efficient time management throughout as I completed my final year of my law degree and my masters course.

  • Manchester Evening News
    • Manchester, United Kingdom
    • Journalism (writing) Work experience
      • 2017 - 2017
      • Manchester, United Kingdom

      Work experience at the MEN helped me bring together the different skills I had learnt during my previous placements. I used my ability to conduct research and find stories to uncover a story which went on to be one of the most viewed stories on the site that week. Further to this, I represented the publication whilst intervie-wing and writing stories on topics ranging from scientific developments in Graphe-ne, to the expanding industry of film and TV in Manchester.

  • The Bolton News
    • Bolton, United Kingdom
    • Journalism (writing) Work Experience
      • 2017 - 2017
      • Bolton, United Kingdom

      The Bolton News gave me a real insight into the workings of a local news desk. I attended court and assisted in the reporting of a large court case as well as produ-cing features for the weekly entertainments section. I assisted in the research and writing of a developing crime story. These things taught me how best to manage multiple pieces at once and where my strengths and weaknesses lie in order to produce the maximum amount of stories for the daily deadline.

  • Oasis Academies
    • London, United Kingdom
    • PR Work Experience
      • 2016 - 2016
      • London, United Kingdom

      Working in a PR team has given me the insight to understand how news stories are crafted from those wishing to disseminate them to interested journalists. This placement gave me expertise in working to a house style as well as excellent expe-rience in research as I was required to find relevant stories from the independent schools for the team to pick up and publicise

Education

  • 2016 - 2017
    The University of Salford
    Master’s Degree, NCTJ accredited, Journalism
  • 2013 - 2016
    The University of Manchester
    Bachelor’s Degree, Law

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