Debbie-Jo Jacobs

Professional or relaxed English, Australian

I've worked for Algarve Travel TV For the last three years. I began by researching things such as radical sports, winemaking, city tours, best beaches, best restaurants and so on. I wrote the narratives for each mini documentary, and I also presented and voiced the radical sports programmes. I've also voice private adverts that companies comissioned from us. Email: debbiejacobs@hotmail.co.uk Date of Birth:29th September 1979 Nationality: British Career History 2008 – Present Writer/Presenter – API, API Ltd (Algarve Travel TV) Responsibilities: I produced various articles to be read as voice-over pieces for information programmes. I did most of the English voice-overs myself, but I also edited and proofread those written by other people. The programmes on radical sports are presented by me. Skills needed: The ability to effectively research everything we wanted to include. Excellent communication and organisational skills Clear diction and good pronunciation for the voice-overs. The ability to switch between writing for print and writing for television. Achievements: We produced an informative television channel that is aired in most hotels in the Algarve. I also learned a bit about presenting, and editing for television. 2006 – 2008 Editorial Director – API, API Ltd (Just Go Guides) Responsibilities: I assisted with the set up and development of a new internet-based travel guide. I was responsible for researching and producing informative texts within tight deadlines, and controlling the entire editorial content of the guide. I dealt with a wide variety of individuals on an international level regarding promotions and advertising issues. I also edited and proofread all content coming from outside sources, both on paper and directly on the website. Skills needed: Motivation and initiative to work on my own, meet deadlines and provide support for senior members of staff. . The ability to communicate professionally and effectively with people at all levels. A high standard of grammatical and literacy skills. Achievements: I learned how a company is put together, from the very beginning to getting it up and running. I also learnt effective techniques for research. 2002-2006 Assistant manager - Bolan Bar Portugal I learnt to speak fluent Portuguese whilst working here. Education: 2010 – Ongoing: Open University Course in Journalism 2009 – 2010: Editing and Proofreading Course 1993 – 1996: Great Cornard Upper School, Sudbury Qualifications: Nine G.C.S.E passes (including Drama, English language, English Literature, Maths, Science and French) Certificate of competence for Microsoft Word and Power Point Editing and Proofreading Diploma