
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.
united kingdom
west yorkshire
writing and editing
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

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

digital sports journalist
eurosport
Wrote live blogs, reports and features on UCI WorldTour cycling races.

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

cycling reporter
sky
See Cycling Editor above. Same responsibilities.

director
alto digital media
* 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

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

digital sports journalist
the times
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.

sports journalist
afp
Wrote live blogs for Euro 2012 games.

production journalist
hull daily mail
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.

sports reporter
grimsby telegraph
* 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.
reporter
the barnsley chronicle limited
Sourced and wrote news stories for one of the paper’s seven district editions.

digital editor
velon
* 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.

cycling editor
sky
* 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
geography
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