The usual BBC stooge Seems to have a high opinion of himself. Archived Message Posted by Mary on December 13, 2019, 6:00 pm, in reply to "McCluskey blames "failure to apologise for anti-semitism"" Experience BBC Political Correspondent BBC Jan 2016 – Present 4 years BBC News Broadcast Journalist BBC News Mar 2014 – Jan 2016 1 year 11 months Based in the main London newsroom, I am part of the team that writes and produces content for the domestic news section of our website. I work daily on breaking news stories and have built a strong portfolio of original journalism. For three months this year, I was part of the general election team at Millbank and in September 2014 worked in Glasgow during the Scottish independence referendum campaign. The Scotsman 3 years 3 months Assistant News Editor Oct 2011 – Mar 2014 This role focused on overseeing our news operation, both online and in print. My main responsibilities included working with the news editor to produce the news list, attending editorial conference, managing the news team. Online Reporter Jan 2011 – Nov 2011 11 months My year working for the digital team allowed me to spend time focussing on how to provide for, and interact with, a diverse digital audience. As well as producing and managing content, I was involved with the launch of our new website, our digital coverage of the landmark Scottish Parliament elections in 2011 and the launch of our iPad app. My year working for the digital team allowed me to spend time focussing on how to provide for, and interact with, a diverse digital audience. As well as producing and managing content, I was involved with the launch of our new website, our digital coverage of the landmark Scottish Parliament elections in 2011 and the launch of our iPad app. Guardian News & Media Beatblogger Guardian News & Media Jun 2010 – Aug 2010 3 months I was responsible for producing and managing local news for the Guardian’s Edinburgh site. The site was a digital experiment, looking at ways to engage with communities. I worked closely with a number of under-represented groups, as well as civic leaders in the city to produce a steady stream of news and features. Fest, Edinburgh Music and Books Editor Fest, Edinburgh Apr 2010 – Aug 2010 5 months Overseeing Fest’s coverage of the Edinburgh International Book Festival and Edge music festival, this role focused on producing material for an audience of casual print readers and online enthusiasts. I introduced interactive blogs for the first time and improved the presence of our individual journalists on Twitter. The Journal, Edinburgh Deputy Editor, Acting Editor Oct 2007 – Jul 2010 2 years 10 months Contributing to all sections of the paper, I established myself as one of the country’s leading young journalists. The paper’s website was widely recognised as one of the best student sites in the UK and won a number of digital awards. Buzz Magazine, Edinburgh Editor Jan 2010 – May 2010 5 months As editor, I oversaw the creation of new magazine for young professionals in Edinburgh, along with fellow Edinburgh Napier students. Fest, Edinburgh Web Editor Jun 2009 – Aug 2009 3 months I was responsible for the launch of Fest's first e-newsletter, and a vast increase in our online activity. Working with our web designer, I oversaw a ten-fold increase in online activity during the 2009 Edinburgh Festival. Education Edinburgh Napier University Masters Journalism 2009 – 2010 The University of Edinburgh MA (Hons.), 2:1 History and Politics 2005–2009 Blog http://nickeardley.wordpress.com Company Website http://www.bbc.co.uk/news Message Thread: McCluskey blames "failure to apologise for anti-semitism" - Der December 13, 2019, 5:39 pm also - Der December 13, 2019, 5:44 pm The usual BBC stooge Seems to have a high opinion of himself. - Mary December 13, 2019, 6:00 pm   Searching