Sam Whyte

Sam Whyte

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  • About me

    Writer For Hire - Yes, I'd love to do your podcast

  • Education

    • University of Leeds

      2005 -
      Bachelor’s Degree Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
    • King George V Sixth Form College

      2002 - 2004
      4x A Levels
    • The University of Salford

      2010 - 2012
      Master's Degree Human Rights Distinction

      I studied a taught Masters in Human Rights with a particular interest in geopolitics and postmodern rights theory. My dissertation, for which I was awarded a distinction, was a postmodern critique of liberal human rights.

  • Experience

    • Office for National Statistics

      Apr 2001 - May 2001
      Intern

      I undertook an internship with the Office for National Statistics working in the registration of overseas births, marriages and deaths.

    • LGBT Foundation

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
      Service Assistant
    • Time to Change

      Mar 2012 - Aug 2012
      Project Worker

      Creative development support worker on 'Can You Hear Me?' installation exhibition funded by Time to Change. Multimedia installation artwork exploring the experiences of fifteen lesbian and bisexual women and survivors of mental distress. I am also a guest blogger for Time to Change.

    • OutNorthwest Magazine

      Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
      Writer

      'The Skinny Ideal - Gay Girls Aren't Immune'

    • Mind

      Apr 2012 - Sept 2015
      Social Media Coordinator

      I am responsible for devising and implementing the social media strategy at Manchester Mind.This involves commissioning, editing and also producing entertaining content inkeeping woth pur core principles. This includes using a variety of media to represent the needs and experiences of our beneficiaries, especially those who are marginalised in mainstream media. A central pillar of this strategy is actively engaging with existing and prospective beneficiaries across a variety of social media platforms. Show less

    • Canal-st.co.uk

      Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
      Copywriter

      I was a regular contributor to a a blog, integrating information about regional women's services into comment pieces.

    • Guardian News & Media

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2012
      Minority Writers Pitching Seminar

      I won a highly competitive place on a minority writers pitching seminar on the basis of samples of existing work. The seminar involved personally meeting with the editors and sub-editors of the Comment, Culture and G2 sections of the newspaper with view to submitting pitches for pieces to appear in the print edition.

    • BBC

      Aug 2012 - Sept 2012
      Work Experience Placement

      I undertook a work experience placement in a radio newsroom. Duties included call answering and liaising with the production team.

    • Box Clever Marketing Ltd

      Nov 2012 - Nov 2012
      Voiceover Artist

      I provided the voiceover for an advert and promotional video for an organic farm.

    • The Independent

      Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
      Writer

      http://www.independent.co.uk/biography/samantha-whyte'Lose 12kg in two weeks? Facebook must take action''Eating well on a budget actually means never being lazy'

    • Stand Up Performer/Comedy Writer

      Jan 2014 - Oct 2021
      Comedian

      Former PR and Comms merchant - can still do the odd bit of pro bono for Small-Med charities - tweet to express interest.

    • Women in Comedy Festival UK

      Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
      Comedian

      For the second consecutive year I have performed stand up sets at this excellent comedy festival and hope to for many more to come.

    • Freelance

      Jan 2021 - now
      Writer For Hire

      Available for commissions on a variety of subjects including Football, Mental Health, UK Poverty, and LGBT+ issues.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental Health Awareness

      Mind
    • Equality, Diversity, and Human Rights

      NHS
      Oct 2025
    • Safeguarding Adults

      NHS
      Oct 2025
    • Conflict Resolution

      NHS
      Oct 2025
    • Bisexual Inclusivity and Visibility

      LGBT Foundation
      Aug 2013
    • Transgender Inclusivity

      Trans Student Educational Resources
      Aug 2013
    • Mental Health in Everyday Practice

      LGBT Foundation
      Jun 2011
    • Mental Health First Aid

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
      May 2012
      View certificate certificate
    • Alcohol - Assessment and Extended Interventions

      Public Health England
      Jan 2011
    • Safeguarding Adults V3

      Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN)
      Jun 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sam Whyte
      Spirit of Manchester Awards Manchester community Central 2014 Wellbeing Category (Runners Up)https://youtu.be/XRQpknTHZBQ?list=PLWMgtSLNNsUkIOD7ThaGzmVMvvMqltgBRhttps://www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-manchester-awards-2014
    • Awarded to Sam Whyte
      Best Performing Post GraduateStudent Salford University Jun 2012 I was awarded the prize for the best overall performance in my faculty, which comprised History, Humanities, Languages, and Social Sciences (HLSS). I am particularly proud of this award given that my study was part time in order to balance study with paid work, and with volunteering and interning opportunities.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Writer and Researcher

      Issued by The Lesbian and Gay Foundation on Jun 2011
      The Lesbian and Gay FoundationAssociated with Sam Whyte