Stephen Jones
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Credentials
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NCTJ Media Law
National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)Jan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Grocer
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Retail Reporter
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Dec 2022 - Present
I lead The Grocer's daily coverage of UK supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Iceland and Waitrose, but also high end retailers and the food-selling department stores. I lead The Grocer's daily coverage of UK supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Iceland and Waitrose, but also high end retailers and the food-selling department stores.
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Transportation Reporter
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Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
I covered global transportation companies for Insider's UK news desk, with a particular focus on Aviation, EVs and European transport.
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Careers Reporter
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Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Writing news and features about careers, HR and the world of work.
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Haymarket Media Group
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Reporter, Management Today
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Feb 2018 - Jun 2021
A UK focused business magazine brand founded in 1966, offering insight, thought leadership, interview and news based features to senior leaders, c-suite execs and entrepreneurs. Regularly interview FTSE 350 executives, entrepreneurs, academics and authors for profile interviews, workplace focused features or thought leadership pieces online and in print. Hosting live interviews, podcasts and speaking at conferences. We proudly returned the magazine to print in 2018. As part of a small team I've also taken on the role of Social Media Editor and books correspondent. Show less
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Engage Digital Partners
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United Kingdom
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Marketing Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Insights Analyst
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Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
As part of the Insights department, I was working regularly with a number of international sports brands including: World Rugby, Goodwood Racecourse, Godolphin Horse Racing, MLB, Arsenal. Main duties included: - Using back channel analytics to measure the impact and reach of video content on a number of different social media platforms. - Compiling and presenting reports to clients and internal departments. - Providing advice and strategy to improve video reach. - Using specialist insights tools including Crimson Hexagon and Tubular Labs. - Basic development and pre-launch testing of Engage's own insights platform Podium - Searching for and identifying social media influencers for clients. Show less
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THE NON LEAGUE PAPER LTD
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United Kingdom
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Match Reporter
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Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
Live match reporting on National League North football fixtures and interviews with managers and players. Copy needed to be submitted within 60 minutes of the final whistle. Live match reporting on National League North football fixtures and interviews with managers and players. Copy needed to be submitted within 60 minutes of the final whistle.
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Various work experience placements
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
SEPTEMBER 2017: ENGAGE DIGITAL PARTNERS, CHISWICK A one week placement on the syndication team. Working with clients including: World Rugby, Goodwood Motorsport and horses, Godolphin Horse racing. AUGUST 2017: CHESTERFIELD FC Working with the club's internal media team, attending matches, updating the club's social media channels and writing match reports for publication on the website. JULY 2017: THE MAIL ON SUNDAY, LONDON A two week placement with the editorial team at Event Magazine, the MOS's culture and arts supplement. APRIL 2017: THE ROTHERHAM ADVERTISER, ROTHERHAM A one week placement on the Advertiser's news desk, court reporting and attended a Rotherham United press conference. MARCH - JUNE 2016: KINDRED SPIRIT MAGAZINE Working part-time as an editorial assistant assembling the news pages and producing features for the print magazine. SEPTEMBER 2015: THE BUCKS FREE PRESS, HIGH WYCOMBE A one week placement on the news desk writing pieces for the print newspaper and digital website. Show less
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Account Technologies
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Customer Service Advisor
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
An email and telephone based role. As a Customer Service Adviser on the I was the first area of contact for our customers, whatever their query about their lending account. Key duties included: - dealing with customer queries and accounts via email - aiding potentially vulnerable customers - outbound and inbound telephone calls An email and telephone based role. As a Customer Service Adviser on the I was the first area of contact for our customers, whatever their query about their lending account. Key duties included: - dealing with customer queries and accounts via email - aiding potentially vulnerable customers - outbound and inbound telephone calls
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B4
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Reporter
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
Contributor to a popular business magazine with a wide coverage across Oxfordshire, my key duties included: - Reporting from business events and conferences - Interviewing business figures - Writing features and reviews Contributor to a popular business magazine with a wide coverage across Oxfordshire, my key duties included: - Reporting from business events and conferences - Interviewing business figures - Writing features and reviews
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Education
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2016 - 2017
The University of Sheffield
M.A. Magazine Journalism -
2011 - 2014
University of Leicester
Bachelor’s Degree, Archaeology
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