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Amber Lowen

Journalist, Photographer and TEFL teacher

Email:
amberlowenjournalist@gmail.com
LinkedIn:
Amber Lowen

A Bit About Me

First-Class Journalism graduate from City, University of London, awarded the Nick Lewis Memorial Trust Award for second highest achievement in the first two years. I studied abroad in Sydney, Australia, gaining a global perspective.

TEFL-certified and currently backpacking across Asia, with a strong passion for teaching, language, and cultural exchange. Skilled in feature writing, photography, and video editing.

Journalism Experience

Final Journalism Project: “Layers of Strength: The UK Modest Wear Movement in Sport”
– City, University of London – 4th year – 04/25

Weekly Newsdays 
– City, University of London – 4th year – 02/25-04/24

Magazine creation
– City, University of London – 4th year – 04/25

Short Documentary Project
– University of Technology, Sydney – 3rd Year – 05/24

Feature Article & Interview
– Ardent Theatre, STRIKE! Online Resource – 10/23

Feature Writing Portfolio
– City, University of London – 2nd Year – 04/23

  • Researched and produced an interactive digital feature on modesty and representation in UK sport.

  • Interviewed and edited video content into short, documentary-style segments.

  • Designed and published the project using Shorthand to deliver an engaging, sport-focused multimedia experience, achieving an overall score of 78%.

  • Taking on a variety of roles including radio editor, TV programme director, multimedia correspondent, TV presenter and digital social producer in a timed and high-pressure environment.

  • Pitched new stories, edited footage, led a large team, wrote scripts, operated gallery equipment, presented live, and worked on radio, TV and digital platforms.

  • Editor of a travel magazine, coordinating a team of seven, creating deadlines, and making quick but thoughtful decisions.

  • Led and managed a large team, contributing to photography and assisting with magazine design. 

  • Editor of a dark comedy-style documentary, I edited footage, sound and graphics for the 7-minute doc.

  • I advanced my Adobe Premiere Pro and filming skills, achieving an overall score of 80%.

  • Researched and wrote a 500-word feature article. Conducted an interview. Attended journalism industry-led workshops.

  • I learned crucial skills in interviewing and writing for a non-university organisation.

  • Planned and wrote five varying feature pieces, which covered multiple topics designed for a range of target publications. 

  • Interviewed diverse subjects, honed feature writing skills, and pitched ideas, achieving 75%.

Education

2026

TEFL Certificate

ITTT - International TEFL and TESOL Training

  • Key components: Classroom Management, Teaching Skills, Language Awareness, Phonology, Lesson observation, Course materials analysis

  • Achieved: Grade A

2021 - 2025

Journalism BA
City, University of London

  • Key Modules: Magazine Branding, Content, and Design; Advanced Practical Broadcast Journalism; Media Law; Digital Journalism; News Writing; Comparative Asian Politics 

  • Awards: The Nick Lewis Memorial Trust Award 2nd Place (Years 1 & 2)

  • Achieved: First-Class with Honours

2023 - 2024

Study Exchange
University of Technology, Sydney

  • Key Modules: Comparing Indigenous Histories and Politics; Global Cinema; Creating Documentary; Introduction to Photography; Social Life of Technology; Introduction to Forensic Science

  • Achieved: One-year study abroad title addition to my Journalism degree

Other Work Experience

Global Ambassador Buddy – City, University of London – 09/24-05/25; Barista/Waitress/Runner – 01/18-present​

Extra-Curricular Activities

Solo Travel - currently backpacking Asia for six months; Running – Actively participate in weekly running groups in London - I have completed two half marathons to date; Volunteering (soup kitchen, charity shop, feeding the homeless)

Skills & Interests

  • TEFL teaching - teaching English as a second language

  • Languages: English (native), Spanish (moderate), Arabic (learning)

  • IT Skills: Adobe Audition & Premier Pro (proficient), Burli (proficient), Rundown Creator (proficient)

  • Interests: Photography, Travel, Running, Writing, Humanitarian issues

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