Mia Abeyawardene

Experience

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  The Skinny

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2019

  Music Journalist

  Northern Quota, MCR Live, aAH! Mag, Manchester 2017 - 19The Student Newspaper, The Skinny Edinburgh, 2016 - 17Whilst studying, I have regularly written for online and print publications.Conversational and professional interview techniques Strong news-gathering skills, sourcing original stories Format creative, visually impressive layouts using InDesign Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookInterest in cultural events, attending gigs, protests and exhibitions Sub-edit other students’ written copy according to a style guide Show less

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  FreshAir Radio

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  Station manager and Head of Music on Edinburgh’s student radio

  Rigorous organisational and time management skills Communicate effectively to lead a teamWork collaboratively with producers, DJs and graphic designers Create an engaging live broadcast schedule from 10AM-10PM Arrange interviews with an exciting variety of festival performers

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  BBC

  Jun 2019 - May 2020

  Assistant Producer

  Pitch ideas for programmes in the form of a cue and treatmentConduct background research in proposed area of discussion Fix high profile guests to interview and draft relevant questions Write briefing notes for the presenter to read before going live Record vox pops and edit audio into packages broadcast on air

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  Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Editorial Internship Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka

  Developed skills around fashion journalism, brand awareness and the magazine industry.Create visually engaging content for instagram using CanvaWrite original content on films, beauty, skincare and quizzes Format pieces for online and print publicationsSource products to be featured in the magazineMaintain professional relationships with suppliers

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  SO Television Ltd

  Oct 2022 - now

  Podcast Producer

  Producer of the Graham Norton Book Club Podcast series 3 and 4 for Audible