Sophie Perry is a journalist, writer and the founder of the LGBTQ+ Journalism Network. She is an exceptionally driven person, passionate about her work and a firm believer in the positive impact quality reporting can have on local communities.
Her interests lie in social justice, arts and culture and LGBTQ+ issues.
Qualifications
2020 – 2021 National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
Level 3 Diploma in Journalism
Media Law Court Reporting (A), Essential Media Law and Regulation (A), Public Affairs (A), E-portfolio for journalists (A), Essential Journalism (B), Essential Journalism Ethics (B), Videojournalism for Digital Platforms (B)
2017 – 2019 King’s College London
Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory MA
Merit
2014 – 2017 Brunel University London
Theatre and English (BAHons)
First-Class Honours
2012 – 2014 Coppice Performing Arts School Sixth Form
A Levels
Drama and Theatre Studies (A*), English Language and Literature (B), Psychology (B), Certificate of Personal Effectiveness
2012 – 2014 Coppice Performing Arts School
GCSE
Drama (A), Geography (A), Core Science (A), Additional Science (A), English Literature (A), English Language (B), Social Studies (B), Maths (C), Health and Social care BTEC (Distinction*)
Work history
2023 – Present PinkNews
News Reporter
2021 – 2022 Oxford Mail
Digital Reporter
2021 Archant
Editorial Work Placement (Reporter)
2021 MyLondon
Editorial Work Placement (Reporter)
2019 – Present Freelancing
Freelance journalist
Bylines include DIVA Magazine, The F-Word, The Gallery, Selfish Darling, Unite UK, EachOther, Curve Magazine, Gay Star News, Liberally, Creative CoLab and the Express and Star
2015 – 2021 Student journalism
Reporter at Wolf Reporter (2020 – 2021)
Features Editor at The Clandestine (2018 – 2019)
Writer at The Clandestine (2017 – 2018)
Reporter at Roar News (2017 – 2019)
Writer at Strand Magazine (2017 – 2019)
Writer at HeyMillennials (2017)
Culture Sub-Editor at Le Nurb (2015 – 2017)
Reporter at Le Nurb (2015 – 2017)
Honours and awards
2022 Gannett Greatest Awards
Embracing Diversity & Inclusion Award – SHORTLISTED
2022 Newsquest Excellence Awards
Inclusion & Diversity award – WINNER
2022 National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
Trainee News Journalism – Highly Commended
2021 City of Wolverhampton College
Student of the Year – WINNER
2020 Journalism Diversity Fund
Awarded full funding by the Journalism Diversity Fund to undertake my NCTJ studies
2019 King’s College London Student Union
The Clandestine nominated for ‘Best Student Media Project’
2017 Brunel Volunteers at Brunel University London
Achieved Brunel Volunteers Gold Award (100 hours of volunteering)
2016 Brunel Volunteers at Brunel University London
Achieved Brunel Volunteers Gold Award (100 hours of volunteering)
2016 Union of Brunel Students
Brunel Debate Society nominated for ‘Best Political, Campaigning and Causes Society’
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