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Will Symons is a seasoned journalist and media professional with experience in radio hosting, sports writing, editing, and publishing. He has worked for various publications, including The Badger Newspaper, Brighton and Hove News, and has edited for The Ancient Post. Will has also hosted two radio shows on University Radio Falmer. As a sports writer, Will covers cricket and other sports for multiple publications. He has a strong background in journalism and media, with a degree in Media and Journalism from the University of Sussex.

Experience

  • URF - University Radio Falmer
    • Falmer, England, United Kingdom
    • Radio Host
      • Jan 2024 - Present
      • Falmer, England, United Kingdom

      I have created and currently host two radio shows on University Radio Falmer. As host of the Huddle Hymns Radio Show on University Radio Falmer, I discuss the hot topics from the worlds of sports and music over the previous week. As the creator and host of The Ancient Post Radio Show, I go through the poetry and prose submissions for each volume of The Ancient Post, the literary magazine which I edit, pairing each submission with a song of the author's choice.

    • Editor
      • Nov 2023 - Present

      As an Essay/Prose editor at online literary magazine 'The Ancient Post', I oversee all essay and prose submissions. Selecting suitable submissions and editing them to an appropriate standard.

  • The Badger Newspaper
    • Falmer, England, United Kingdom
    • Sports Editor
      • Sep 2023 - Present
      • Falmer, England, United Kingdom

      As Sports Editor at The Badger, I oversee our fantastic sport team, managing writers and editing work to a suitable standard. I also assist with the design of our section, using newspaper design software InDesign.

  • Brighton and Hove News
    • Hove, England, United Kingdom
    • Sports Reporter
      • Mar 2023 - Present
      • Hove, England, United Kingdom

      Writing for Brighton and Hove News on a freelance basis, I cover Sussex CCC and Southern Vipers fixtures from the 1st Central County Ground in Hove. In this role, I conduct interviews, write match reports, and offer my analysis in feature length articles.

  • Freelance
    • Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom
    • Freelance Journalist
      • Sep 2022 - Present
      • Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom

      As a Freelance Journalist and Sports Writer, I've written for various different publications. These include, The Full Toss, Crictracker, Daisy Cutter, Brighton and Hove News, The ABC On, The Sussex County Cricket Club Handbook, The Badger, for whom I'm the Sports Editor, The Ancient Post, for whom I'm an Essay Editor, and my own Medium blog.

Education

  • 2021 - 2024
    University of Sussex
    Bachelor's degree, Media and Journalism
  • 2016 - 2021
    Shiplake College

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