ANGELA LONG
C u rr icu lum Vit ae
2013
@alongsword
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Newspaper and website content expert - writer, editor, commissioner
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Reviewer, interviewer, especially literary/social equality topics
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Expert in the psychology of the internet as it applies to media/news
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Lecturer and trainer in journalism skills and ethics
WHAT DO I OFFER?
Rich experience in top media organisations such as The Sunday Times of
London (five years), The Irish Times of Dublin (10), BBC and ABC (3). Armed
with this, and research into the internet, I consult and train students and
professionals in writing and content preparation for digital platforms as well as
print. I have the ability to handle both creative and corporate crises.
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Managed a newsroom of 50 reporters and correspondents
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Edited magazines and sections of national newspapers, Britain and
Ireland
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Taught and trained adults and third-level students the demands of fastbreaking online news production
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Completed Master of Science in the psychology of the internet
(cyberpsychology) IADT
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Directed social justice organisation, with responsibility for staff matters
(voluntary)
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Comment on media and social issues on TV and radio current affairs
(Tonight With Vincent Browne, Newstalk programmes, Dublin City)
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JOBS
- Adviser on journalism curriculum, developing countries (2010-present)
- Trainer and adviser in news and magazine journalism (2009-present)
- Lecturer in journalism skills and professional ethics (2007-present)
- Magazine editor
- News editor
- Desk editor (newspapers)
- Books world columnist, The Dubliner, 2005-2007
- Website editor/writer (2007-present)
- Manager of reporting staff, The Irish Times
- Introduced new desktop publishing system, Irish Times, 2001
EXPERIENCE - details
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Adviser on curriculum development, Council of Europe programme,
administered by the BBC World Service Trust.
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Lecturer in Journalism, Dublin Institute of Technology, 2007-present
(Master of Journalism and Master of International Journalism
programmes,)
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News and feature writer, irishhealth.com, MedMedia, 2006-2007
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Editor, Irish Property Buyer magazine, Dublin, 2003-5
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Deputy news editor, The Irish Times, Dublin, 1992-2002
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Section editor, The Sunday Times, London, 1987-1990
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Science (psychology of the internet), focusing on online news
delivery, 2010
- Diploma in Peace Studies, Irish School of Ecumenics, 1999
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- Bachelor of Arts degree with a journalism major, Melbourne Technical
University
REFERENCES
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Noel Costello, night editor, The Irish Times. ncostello@irishtimes.com
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Kevin O’Sullivan, editor, The Irish Times, kosullivan@irishtimes.com
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Barbara O’Shea, acting head, school of media, Dublin Institute of
Technology barbara.oshea@irishtimes.com
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Nuala Haughey, Communications Manager, Transparency Ireland, Dublin
(Email or phone numbers in correct time zone can be provided)
CONTACT DETAILS
Website: www.alongsword.com
Twitter: alongsword
Email: alongsword@mail.com, angelalong@eircom.net
Mobile: [00-353-] 087 284 8511
Contact details in Australia:
c/- 28 Appleberry Close, Knoxfield, Vic, 3180
alongsword@mail.com
tel: 00 353 87 2848511
www.alongsword.com
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