Will Kent
Multimedia Journalist at WSP Global- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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NCTJ
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Experience
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WSP Global
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United Arab Emirates
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Multimedia Journalist
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Assistant Producer
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Apr 2019 - Oct 2022
I worked in 25 countries across four continents assisting in the live TV production of the European Golf Tour. This is the largest OB in the world and I help support in every aspect of the broadcast. My job role varied every week within the production team and I had to adapt to new challenges every day in different countries. One week I would produce international commentary with high-profile talent in Sweden, and the next I would generate on-screen graphics to provoke audience engagement in Saudi Arabia. Reacting instantly to ever-changing storylines and making the correct editorial decision was a major aspect of this role. Show less
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The Daily Telegraph
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Australia
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Newspaper Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sports Journalist
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Apr 2019 - Apr 2019
Prior to accepting my position at IMG Media, I had recently completed freelance commissions for The Daily Telegraph's digital platform which included match reports and live blogging on sport events, such as the 2019 Players Championship. Prior to accepting my position at IMG Media, I had recently completed freelance commissions for The Daily Telegraph's digital platform which included match reports and live blogging on sport events, such as the 2019 Players Championship.
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Metro.co.uk
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United Kingdom
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sports Journalist
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
I worked in a fast-paced newsroom working to create digital content for Metro.co.uk's sport section. This entails creating and subbing copy along with generating feature articles in a high-pressure environment around live sport. I worked in a fast-paced newsroom working to create digital content for Metro.co.uk's sport section. This entails creating and subbing copy along with generating feature articles in a high-pressure environment around live sport.
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ESPN
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Premier League Correspondent
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2019
During my ESPN internship I completed a one-month trial on the separate football editorial desk, at the end of which the editor hired me for the duration of Euro 2016 before becoming ESPN’s dedicated AFC Bournemouth correspondent.Notable achievements:• Live commentary on several Euro 2016 fixtures for a global audience• Running the site's live transfer blog and Premier League match day minute-by-minute coverage• Covering every Bournemouth game during the 2016-17 season including Facebook Lives, match reports and video content Show less
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Assistant Editor & Producer
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Jul 2015 - Apr 2019
After completing my year-long editorial internship at ESPN, I was handed a full-time reporter role before being promoted to my Assistant Editor & Producer. I have worked on all sports, including the FIFA World Cups, Olympic Games and Open Championships as well as the Rugby World Cup, European Championships, and major boxing events. My day-to-day role includes writing news and features, creating graphics, editing videos, attending press conferences and photo shoots, securing exclusive interviews, managing the brand’s social media channels, programming the website, subbing copy, liaising with international offices, analysing traffic, ensuring all content is SEO friendly, and covering live sport both on the ground at events and in the office.Notable achievements:• Involved in the shooting, editing and production process of exclusive interviews, including Tommy Fleetwood and Ricky Hatton• Live commentary on 26 Rugby World Cup 2015 games, including the final which featured worldwide.• Acquiring exclusive interviews with the likes of Henrik Stenson, Tyrell Hatton, David Haye, Eddie Jones and Kyle Edmund• Breaking the news of the fight announcement and negotiations of Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker Show less
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Sports Reporter
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
I report on sporting fixtures across the UK for a range of outlets, including the BBC, Football League Paper and Rugby Paper. I report on sporting fixtures across the UK for a range of outlets, including the BBC, Football League Paper and Rugby Paper.
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Snack Media
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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Copy Writer
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May 2017 - Oct 2017
I create written content for a range of sport websites including Football Transfer Tavern. My articles receive thousands of hits per day due to the company's link with News Now and a single shift can see up to 15 articles published in one day. I create written content for a range of sport websites including Football Transfer Tavern. My articles receive thousands of hits per day due to the company's link with News Now and a single shift can see up to 15 articles published in one day.
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The Golf Paper
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United Kingdom
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Newspaper Publishing
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Freelance Journalist
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
As well as securing exclusive interviews with the likes of Tommy Fleetwood, Thomas Pieters and David Howell among others, I used my time at The Golf Paper to build an extensive contact book within the industry. As well as securing exclusive interviews with the likes of Tommy Fleetwood, Thomas Pieters and David Howell among others, I used my time at The Golf Paper to build an extensive contact book within the industry.
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Nerve Magazine
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Online Audio and Video Media
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Sports Editor
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
I managed all sport content in the University's monthly magazine. I conducted regular meetings with the publication editor to agree content for copy, design and pictures. I managed a small team of writers who produced articles for the magazine whilst also writing many of the pieces myself on all sports. I held the role for a total of seven editions, some of which can be seen via the links below. I managed all sport content in the University's monthly magazine. I conducted regular meetings with the publication editor to agree content for copy, design and pictures. I managed a small team of writers who produced articles for the magazine whilst also writing many of the pieces myself on all sports. I held the role for a total of seven editions, some of which can be seen via the links below.
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AFC Bournemouth
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Media Assistant
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Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Part-time involvement at AFC Bournemouth included covering the match day text commentary on the club's offical website which reached out to hundreds of fans per game. I was also involved in interviewing the team's players after matches. Part-time involvement at AFC Bournemouth included covering the match day text commentary on the club's offical website which reached out to hundreds of fans per game. I was also involved in interviewing the team's players after matches.
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Bexhill Observer
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United Kingdom
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News Reporter
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Dec 2013 - Jul 2014
Researching and writing news reports for my local town newspaper. I've covered a range of stories from successful students to beached marine wildlife to charity work. My discovery of a washed up porpoise was also published in the The Argus - the regional newspaper for East Sussex which reaches out to 120,000 people per day. Researching and writing news reports for my local town newspaper. I've covered a range of stories from successful students to beached marine wildlife to charity work. My discovery of a washed up porpoise was also published in the The Argus - the regional newspaper for East Sussex which reaches out to 120,000 people per day.
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Men's Fitness Magazine
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Australia
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Writer
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Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
On work experience I was involved in the creation of the February 2014 edition of Men's Fitness magazine. My work involved researching for other writers, transcribing interviews and producing information for the website. I had two articles published during my time at the magazine. The first was about various smartphone dating applications, whilst the second was a double-page spread reviewing different winter underlayers. On work experience I was involved in the creation of the February 2014 edition of Men's Fitness magazine. My work involved researching for other writers, transcribing interviews and producing information for the website. I had two articles published during my time at the magazine. The first was about various smartphone dating applications, whilst the second was a double-page spread reviewing different winter underlayers.
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Education
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Bournemouth University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multimedia Journalism -
Bexhill College
A Levels, Journalism -
Claverham Community College
GCSE, Journalism