Scarlett Gowans

Motivated and creative BA (Hons) Sports Journalism graduate from the University of Sunderland with experience in sports photography, content creation, and in digital storytelling. I work well both individually and as a team. Skilled in creating multimedia content for digital platforms, with a strong understanding of sports media. Eager to apply my communication, creative, and technical skills within a professional sports, media or communications environment.

Sports Photographer at Newcastle Blue Star FC (2025-01 – Present)

I've become a reliable member of the media team at Newcastle Blue Star, capturing storytelling content on and off the pitch and submitting completed albums shortly after full time. I also have vast experience in basketball photography.

Graphic Designer at South Shields FC (2024-01 – 2025-12)

I designed several double page poster style spreads for the official match-day program, alongside match-day graphics for both the men's and women's teams. Became efficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.

Sports Journalist at SportsByte/Spark (2023-01 – 2026-12)

While I was studying, I was published a number of articles and features on SportsByte and Spark. Some of these articles were submitted as articles and achieved firsts upon grading.

Business Administrator at Blacksons Chartered Building Surveyors (2023-07 – 2023-10)

Prior to going to university, I completed a valuable three months at Blacksons. Here, I was given lots of responsibility from day one. This consisted of contacting clients, solicitors and surveyors to ensure a smooth sailing housing survey. I organised appointments and routings, exercising adaptability, organisation and communication.

BA (Hons) in Sports Journalism – The University of Sunderland (2023-01 – 2026-12)

– Harton Academy (2016-01 – 2023-12)