Matthew Petersen
Content journalist and passionate writer
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About
I'm Matthew Petersen! I am a dedicated and enthusiastic journalist, and an aspiring writer. I bring a rich blend of academic excellence and practical expertise to the field of journalism and writing.
Within my career, I am always looking to test myself in any capacity and my ability to adapt to new challenges and enthusiasm to work in a healthy environment
My biggest strengths lie in my writing and editing ability and I can best use those skills to illustrate my creativity. I thrive when working according to a brief and producing reliable and valuable content through writing.
In every story I write, I strive to bring energy, dedication, and a fresh perspective. I am eager to connect with like-minded professionals and explore new opportunities that allow me to express my passion for writing.
Experience
African Insider
Full-Time Junior Writer [September 2023 – Present]
Editorial Intern [September 2022 – September 2023]
Roles and Responsibilities
- Producing 5- 6 daily news stories for the website (Current Affairs, sports, entertainment, politics)
- Keeping the website up-to-date with the latest South African and African news.
- Outsourcing information from reputable agencies and citing them.
- Posting stories to social media (X and Facebook)
- Responsible for overseeing and running the website on Saturdays as the 2IC (Working alone)
Roles and Responsibilities
- Obtaining information from reliable sources for a news story
- Covering the latest events and conducting interviews
- Writing 2-3 daily news stories to be published for print and online
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism – Rhodes University – Writing and Editing (2021)
Bachelor of Arts Degree (UCT) – English and Sociology Major (2019)
