matt westby

matt westby

digital editor

About

Multi-platform journalist, video editor, graphic designer and social media editor with extensive experience of working for the biggest websites, social media accounts, newspapers and magazines in Britain. Specialise in sport and travel.

Country

united kingdom

City

west yorkshire

Industry

writing and editing

Skill

journalism, digital media, social media, newspapers, editing, writing, blogging, cycling, travel photography, creative writing, news writing, sports, feature writing, magazines, online journalism, storytelling, copy editing, content management, content management systems, analytics, audience development, search engine optimization, digital video, subediting, ghostwriting, interviewing, image editing, editorial photography, text editing, online travel, adventure travel, sports writing, travel, match reports, affiliate marketing

Experience

reuters

sports writer

reuters

2017-4 - 2018-2 · 11 mos

Covered major sporting events, such as Premier League football matches and the London Marathon.

eurosport

digital sports journalist

eurosport

2017-5 - 2017-7 · 3 mos

Wrote live blogs, reports and features on UCI WorldTour cycling races.

espn

digital sports journalist

espn

2017-1 - 2017-4 · 4 mos

Wrote news stories, features and interviews for the world’s biggest digital sports publisher. - Edited the UK homepage and managed UK social media accounts.

sky

cycling reporter

sky

2012-12 - 2014-10 · 1 yr 11 mos

See Cycling Editor above. Same responsibilities.

alto digital media

director

alto digital media

2019-7 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

* Produce video and graphics for social media and websites. * Consult on social media strategy, campaigns, monetisation of content and SEO. * Write articles for print and online publishers. * For more information visit www.altodigitalmedia.com

bbc

broadcast journalist

bbc

2012-5 - 2012-11 · 7 mos

Worked as a writer and sub-editor on the BBC Sport website, covering the full spectrum of sports, including the London 2012 Olympic Games.

the times

digital sports journalist

the times

2010-8 - 2012-11 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Wrote live blogs and breaking sports news stories, sub-edited match reports, conducted general management of the website, and promoted content on social platforms. - Sub-edited the sports pages of the print edition and produced the iPad edition.

afp

sports journalist

afp

2012-6 - 2012-7 · 2 mos

Wrote live blogs for Euro 2012 games.

hull daily mail

production journalist

hull daily mail

2009-4 - 2012-2 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Sub-edited and designed pages for the Hull Daily Mail, Grimsby Telegraph, Lincolnshire Echo, Scunthorpe Telegraph and their associated titles. - Regularly asked to act as chief sub-editor for all four papers and filled in as design editor for the Hull Daily Mail and Grimsby Telegraph.

grimsby telegraph

sports reporter

grimsby telegraph

2006-9 - 2009-4 · 2 yrs 8 mos

* Wrote match reports and features, sourced sports news stories and conducted feature interviews. * Responsible for producing and editing two sports videos per week and wrote a weekly sports blog. * Designed and subbed sports pages, and also took a key role in the management and development of the paper’s sports website.

the barnsley chronicle limited

reporter

the barnsley chronicle limited

2005-6 - 2006-9 · 1 yr 4 mos

Sourced and wrote news stories for one of the paper’s seven district editions.

velon

digital editor

velon

2017-7 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

* Edit social media accounts and consult on social media strategy. * Design graphics and infographics for social media accounts. * Produce video for social media using race footage, interview footage and stills. * Oversee live streaming and the production of near-live clips and highlights. * Edit and write content for Velon's website.

sky

cycling editor

sky

2014-11 - 2016-11 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* Planned and produced cycling coverage for Sky Sports’ digital and social platforms. * Wrote news stories, race reports, race previews, features, interviews, rider columns and live blogs. * Used analytical tools to monitor success of content and build traffic. * Set up and managed the day-to-day running of the @SkyCycling Twitter account and conducted Facebook Lives at races. * Worked in other areas of Sky Sports’ digital team during cycling’s off-season, such as the subbing, F1, football and tennis desks.

Education

newcastle university

newcastle university

geography

matt westby's Contact Information

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