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