Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism
David has 40 years' experience as a journalist, covering events as varied as the Gulf War and Olympic Games. Most recently, he was editor-in-chief of Newsquest Berkshire & Buckinghamshire and has edited a number of regional newspapers.
He is currently managing editor of Rotary magazine and, was recently the National Council for the Training of Journalists’ chief examiner for sports journalism – a post he held for 15 years. David is currently studying for a Masters in Sports, History & Culture.
Out of work, David is a keen runner and kayaker. He also serves as a Justice of the Peace on the East Hampshire bench in Portsmouth.
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Area of expertise
- News writing;
- Social & digital media;
- Mobile journalism;
- Public relations;
- Sports history;
- Media ethics;
- Criminal and civil law;
- Presentation skills.
Teaching & research interests
- Digital sports journalism;
- Journalism ethics;
- Media law;
- Sports history.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Education and Training ProfGCE, Canterbury Christ Church University.
Publications & research
- David wrote Around the British Isles in 80 Races (Authorhouse) in 2008.
Expertise in industry
- 35 years as a journalist;
- Currently the NCTJ’s chief examiner for sports journalism and a media law examiner;
- NCTJ trainer for the NQJ qualification;
- Currently managing editor of Rotary magazine;
- Former editor-in-chief of Newsquest Berkshire & Buckinghamshire;
- Formerly editor of the Swindon Advertiser, Head of News for Johnston Press East Sussex and deputy editor of the Southern Daily Echo (Southampton).
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