Sarah Walton [email protected]

An engaging, creative and versatile reporter and presenter with ten years of experience in television and radio. A clear and confident broadcaster who connects with the audience. Adept at covering stories for multiple outlets and adapting to house style. Works independently to develop contacts and break exclusive stories with a focus on high quality journalism. Embraces new technology and social media. Thrives working to a deadline as part of a busy news team.

Experience

News Correspondent - BBC News, Northern Bureau March 2016-present • Weekend reporter for the North of England • Reports live at short notice and for multiple outlets on breaking news stories • Covers high profile events such as the shooting of Jo Cox MP

Freelance Presenter - BBC Sport March 2016-present • Writes and presents live hourly bulletins for News Channel and World News Channel

Video Journalist & Presenter - BBC Look North, Yorkshire & Lincolnshire 2012-present • Self-shoots and edits packaged reports • Presents and self-produces breakfast bulletins • Regularly updates program social media accounts and creates digital videos

Reporter - BBC Politics Show, Newcastle 2009-2010 • Covered 2010 General Election, securing the first interview with the UK’s first returned MP

Reporter & Newsreader - BBC Radio Newcastle 2007-2012 • First reporter to cover the run on Northern Rock bank branches • First newsreader to break news of the Raoul Moat police shooting

Trainee - BBC Journalism Trainee Scheme, London 2006-2007 • Interned at BBC World News, BBC World Service and BBC Breakfast

Freelance Newsreader – Wave 102, Dundee 2005-2006 • Presented hourly bulletins and evening news program Sarah Walton [email protected]

Education and qualifications

PGDiploma: Broadcast Journalism, City University London– Merit (2007) MA (Hons): French and Spanish, University of St. Andrews – 2:1 (2006) 4 A Levels: A grades in French, Spanish, Drama and General Studies

Further education

Certificates: U.S. Government, Purdue University (2017) Terrorism & Counterterrorism, Georgetown University (2016)

Further skills

Shoot/edit: Accomplished in using Sony Z1, Z5, JVC650 cameras and Quantel, Final Cut Pro, Radioman and Adobe Audition edit software

Languages: Strong working knowledge of French and Spanish

Interests and activities

Travel: I have lived for extended periods outside of the UK in Germany, France, Kenya, Botswana and Sierra Leone. In recent years I have also visited the USA, Mexico, Colombia, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Israel, Jordan, the UAE, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong and Japan.

Showreel

Available at: www.SarahWaltonNews.com

References are available on request