Andy McDonald

Andy McDonald

E-mail: andrewmcdonald90@hotmail.co.uk

I am an English and Journalism Studies graduate of the University of Stirling with experience in journalism, editing, video production and digital content.

I have provided material for a number of print and online publications. I pride myself on being an articulate, insightful and interesting writer as well as a responsible, confident and committed worker.

— Education —

University of Stirling – 2008 – 2012

• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English Studies and Journalism Studies (2:1)

— Skills —

• Strong knowledge of English language and grammar.
• Social media, YouTube, content management systems and SEO.
• Office, design and audiovisual software, including Photoshop, Premiere and InDesign.
• Ability to work independently or organise within a team.
• Car owner with full, clean licence.

— Work History —

BBC – 2019 – 2023

• Freelance videographer and writer for BBC The Social.
• The role involves writing articles and scripts, on-screen presentation and editing footage, as well as assisting at events.
• My work has been featured on the home page of the BBC website.

Ericsson (Red Bee Media) – 2014 – present

• Subtitler for the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky and UKTV among others.
• Creating transcripts for presentation to a nationwide audience, including research, proofing and live television work using specialist software – everything from BBC News to Game of Thrones.
• Creating and editing cultural and informative content for in-house magazine.
• Assisting in the training of new members of staff, reviewing the subtitles of my co-workers and organising student visits.

Dark Arts Ltd – 2012 – 2018

• Completed a self-sourced music journalism work experience in the London office of Terrorizer magazine.
• Assisted in production through transcription, subediting, design, copywriting, interviews and clerical tasks.
• Continued to contribute as a freelance writer, covering local and foreign events, including on-site reports, reviews and features.

Brig – 2011 – 2012

• Music editor of the University of Stirling’s student newspaper.
• Helped to develop the writing skills of student contributors and maintained relationships with PR groups.
• Decided on monthly themes with other editors.
• Created the pages of the music section in InDesign.

Other Writing Credits – 2008 – present

• Vice
• Playboy
• Official Nintendo Magazine
• Kotaku
• Team Rock
• Rock Sound
• The Clydebank Post