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Iain Smith

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Regional Content Manager, Alloa Advertiser

  • Education

    • Cardonald college glasgow

      2008 - 2010
      Hnd practical journalism

      Studied modules such as Media Law, Public Affairs, Shorthand, News Writing, Feature Writing, Sub-Editing, Social and Ethical Issues, and Page Layout. Course is NCTJ-accredited.

    • G.c.n.s.

      2007 - 2008
      Hnc communications with media

      Touched upon a number of varied modules such as public relations, marketing, advertising, radio and video production, desk-top publishing and journalism.

    • University of the west of scotland

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree criminal justice first class with honours

      I completed the honours course in three years, while working on and off for various publications. I studied a variety of subjects including Criminal Law, Criminology, Penology, Policing, Youth Justice, Forensic Science, as well as Crime Prevention and Community Safety. Tackled issues such as human trafficking, global terrorism, psychology, and the politics of criminal justice.My dissertation was a critique of proposals allowing prosecutors to introduce evidence of previous convictions… Show more I completed the honours course in three years, while working on and off for various publications. I studied a variety of subjects including Criminal Law, Criminology, Penology, Policing, Youth Justice, Forensic Science, as well as Crime Prevention and Community Safety. Tackled issues such as human trafficking, global terrorism, psychology, and the politics of criminal justice.My dissertation was a critique of proposals allowing prosecutors to introduce evidence of previous convictions in Scottish courts. Show less

  • Experience

    • Romanes media group

      Apr 2009 - Apr 2014
      (freelance) news/sports reporter, ayrshire weekly press

      Deputising for the sports editor, I helped fill the back pages of three separate newspapers in the area -- The Ayr Advertiser; The Ardrossan Herald; and Irvine Times, while occasionally working on the news sections.

    • Trinity mirror plc

      Sept 2009 - Sept 2014
      (freelance) football writer, sunday mail

      I frequently covered weekend football games for the Sunday Mail.

    • Johnston press

      Mar 2013 - Oct 2014

      I worked on the Kirkintilloch Herald series, contributing stories on crime and criminal justice, politics, education, general human interest, while also helping to drive forward the sport coverage. I also worked across sister titles the Springburn Herald, Bishopbriggs Herald, as well as the Milngavie and Bearsden Herald. I worked on both the news and sport sections, in the absence of a fellow writer. I then continued to contribute to the paper on a casual basis. I worked on the news section of the Gazette, as well as it's sister title the Bo'ness Journal, covering a variety of issues important to the readership. I penned articles on education, politics, crime, human interest stories and causes within the community.

      • (Freelance) News Reporter, Kirkintilloch Herald

        Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

      • (Freelance) News/Sports Reporter, Milngavie & Bearsden Herald

        Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

      • (Freelance) News Reporter, Linlithgow Gazette

        Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

    • Newsquest media group

      Sept 2013 - now

      I recently moved to a new role within Newsquest, working across a handful of local titles, with an emphasis on planning and design. Still dabble in odd pieces of writing, with some editing and photography thrown in. I am currently working on the Alloa Advertiser, editing the title and managing the team of reporters. I also oversee sister title the Stirling News, and last year I also launched a new music magazine called The Weekender - named after an old publication that used to feature along with the Stirling News and Alloa Advertiser. Every so often, I work on the news desk at The Herald. I focus on issues surrounding criminal justice in Scotland, but also work to direction on general news.

      • Regional Content Manager, Newsquest

        Aug 2023 - now

      • Regional Content Manager, Alloa Advertiser

        Oct 2014 - Sept 2023

      • (Freelance) News Reporter, Herald & Sunday Herald

        Sept 2013 - Nov 2018

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diploma in digital marketing (with distinction) from shaw academy

      The cpd certification service
      Jul 2016

    • Diploma in social media marketing (with distinction) from shaw academy

      The cpd certification service
      Apr 2016