Jack Shennan

Jack Shennan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Former editorial trainer and course builder with National World

  • Education

    • Napier College of Commerce and Technology

      1984 - 1986
      SHND Journalism Studies Journalism

      Journalism Studies - media law, news reporting, shorthand, local and national government

  • Experience

    • NHS Lothian

      Nov 1982 - Jul 1984
      Staff Nurse

      Worked with children with learning disabilities

    • Johnston Press

      Nov 2001 - Nov 2018

      Editorial trainer with newspaper and media group Johnston Press. Chiefly involved in training and supporting trainee journalists to NQJ (National Qualification in Journalism) level. Editorial training sessions include best editorial use of social media; creating, editing and uploading video clips and slideshows for associated newspaper websites; and best use of the Atex content management system for reporters and editors. Lead editorial team in production of tabloid weekly, manage associated website and social media content

      • Editorial trainer

        Apr 2012 - Nov 2018
      • Editor

        Nov 2001 - Apr 2012
    • National World

      Nov 2013 - Feb 2023
      Editorial trainer

      Editorial trainer, e-learning course builder, shorthand training/speed building

    • JPIMedia

      Nov 2018 - May 2021
      Editorial online content developer

      I develop online training packages for all aspects of editorial work within jpimedia (formerly Johnston Press).This includes the Atex content management system, social media best practice and print production systems.Tools I use include Adobe Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, the Google Apps suite, Microsoft PowerPoint and video editing software.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The National Certificate Examination in Journalism (NCE)

      National Council for the Training of Journalists
      Oct 1988