Daniel P Hewitt

dan.p.hewitt@gmail.com Tel: 07515901704 www.politicswales.com

@danhewittuk

Profile
I am a trainee broadcast journalist with a passion for telling a story. I enjoy working
across various platforms in high pressure environments, getting to the bottom of a
story and presenting it in the most interesting and engaging way possible.

Journalist Skills
Technology: Avid Newscutter, Cool Edit Pro, Radioman, iNews, ENPS, Burley, Sony Z1,
Z7 and PD150, Adobe Photoshop and Indesign, All Microsoft applications, Wordpress
and various social media websites such as AudioBoo and Scribd
Driving License: Full, clean UK license

I also have knowledge of Local and Central Government, Media Law and Online
Journalism

Education
Cardiff Journalism School, Cardiff University Sept ‘10
– June ‘11
Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism (BJTC Accredited): practical training for
radio, television and online journalism at one of the UK’s top journalism schools.
Modules include: Online Journalism, Media Law, Public Administration and Journalism
Ethics

University of York – BA Honours Degree Politics

Oct ’07 –July ‘10
Grade: First with distinction; Dissertation: First

Chasetown Specialist Sports College, Staffordshire

Sept ‘00 – July 07
A levels: English Lang (A), History (A), Govt and Politics (A), Advanced Extension
Award in History
GCSE’s: 3 A*, 2 A, 5 B (inc. English, Maths and Science)

Employment Experience
ITV Wales March 2011
I worked with the Sports Corespondent and news reporter gathering and cutting
pictures for two packages for the 6 o'clock news. I also provided self-shot video
content for online, and successfully pitched a story about two autistic children from
Port Tablot whose transport arrangements were being changed by the council.

BBC Radio Stoke Sept

‘09 – Sept ‘10
I have spent time on various placements at BBC Stoke, producing link and clips for
bulletins, and gathering audio for Breakfast and Drive. I also produced a location As-
live for the Saturday breakfast show on war veterans in Stoke-on-Trent.

Real Radio Dec ’10

I covered the heavy snowfall and the subsequent travel problems in South Wales. I
gathered audio and produced link and clips for hourly bulletins, and cut clips for a live-
two way.

Financial Times September ‘08

I worked on the Companies and Market pullout, shadowing reporters, researching
stories and conducting phone interviews. I had a by-line on the increased stock prices
of a global tool manufacturer.

Lichfield Mercury Jan ’06 –

Feb ‘06
I worked on various stories for the newspaper and online in Lichfield and the
surrounding regions. Stories I covered include: an elderly lady being burgled, the
opening of the Lichfield Festival and various crime stories.

Upcoming placements: , Newsnight (29th March 2011), ITV Central (4th April –
22nd April 2011), BBC Radio Stoke (25th April – 5th May 2011), Channel 4 News (TBC)

Published Work
ITV Wales January ‘11
I blogged on the mass prescription of anti-depressant drugs in parts of South Wales
(Link: http://bit.ly/evyibL) and on a policy launch by Deputy Frist Minister Ieuan Wyn
Jones, with video content (Link: http://itv.co/fPDUuF2)

The Guardian Local Oct ‘10 -

present
Various blog posts published including anti-social behaviour on Halloween and Bonfire
night in Cardiff city centre and the closure of a psychiatric hospital. I also helped
cover the Welsh referendum, producing a 4min radio feature (Link: http://bit.ly/esjStv)

Politics Wales Oct ‘10 -

present
I co-created and run a blog on politics in South Wales. The blog has had over 4500
since its launch, and has been archived by the National Library for Wales as an
important piece of Welsh heritage. Interviews include Peter Hain MP, Rory Cellan Jones,
Cheryl Gillan and various politicians and councillors.

Other experience
York Vision, News Editor Oct ‘07 – July
‘10
Managed a team of around 12 and had ultimate responsibility for a a 9-page news
section. I also worked as Comment and Sports Editor. Interviews include Bryan Robson,
Simon Bird and Shaun Custis.

University Radio York Oct ‘08 – July

‘10
Presented entertainment and sports shows, also reported on various outside
broadcasts for sport and music festivals.

York Student Television Oct '08 –

July '10
Presented various sport highlights shows and produced match reports for a number of
sporting events.

The Unsung Hero Jan '10 –

July '10
Co-founded a football magazine in sixth form, covering the five West Midlands football
league teams

Employment
 • Alumni Caller, University of York: part of a team tasked with contacting
alumni of the University attempting to secure donations for various university
departments, projects and charities.
• Qualified Referee: refereed youth football matches from the age of 14,
included various ages ranging from 7-18 and various levels of football up to
semi-professional.
• McDonalds: worked for two years during sixth form on the counter serving
customers.

Volunteering
• Football coaching: weekend coaching boys and girls teams of various age-
ranges from 7-18.
• Teaching assistant: helped AS and A Level Politics and History students in
my local school.
• Learning support assistant: assisted school children with learning
difficulties in their reading and writing

Achievements
• Politics Award for Highest Politics Grade, University of York, 2010
• Most listened to show and most downloaded podcast, University Radio
York, 2009-10
• English Schools Parliamentary Speaking Competition- Best Overall
Speaker and Winning Team, 2007

References
Sue Owen, Managing Editor BBC Radio Stoke. Cheapside, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1JJ. Email:
sue.owen@bbc.co.uk

Emma Gilliam, JOMEC Tutor. Bute Building, King Edward V Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB. Tel:
02920876185, email; gilliamen@cf.ac.uk