Sarah McGee
Welcome to My Journalist Portfolio
I have a master's degree in Multiplatform and Mobile Journalism and a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Creative Writing.
I also have experience as a freelance journalist and copywriter.
The following are articles from my journalism degree and time as a freelance journalist.
I worked for Reach between October 2019- May 2020.
My articles have been published to Wales Online, Hull Daily Mail, Coventry Live, Mirror Online, Daily Post, Lancashire Live and many more.
Millennial Fandom: What does it mean to be a fan in 2018?
Meet the mum-of-two who eats chocolate for a living
We tried Lush’s ‘cheeky’ Valentine’s Day range
Meet the woman who hugs people for a living
'I have no confidence in humanity after that job' McDonald's worker reveals all about working the night shift
'It's just as much work as any other occupation' Sugar baby reveals what it's really like to have a sugar daddy
Free games you can play on your Amazon Echo during coronavirus lockdown
UK car insurers to make £1bn profit if lockdown lasts three months
Man's 'crazy' outdoor Christmas decorations raising thousands for charity
The adorable rescue dogs looking for their forever homes this Easter
Top 10 box sets to binge-watch during lockdown
How to stay connected to friends and family during coronavirus self-isolation
Audible is streaming hundreds of children’s books for free after coronavirus forces school closures
10 surprising things you can find in a zero waste supermarket
I went plastic-free for a week and this is what I learned
The Royal Opera House launches free online streams of past ballet and opera productions
General Election 2019: What's on the front pages of national papers?
Taskmaster introduce a new competition which can be played while you're in self-isolation
'There's a power in otherness' Meet the drag artists who are breaking down barriers
This is how much money Love Island finalists make on Instagram
Winners of the 2020 National Television Awards - Ant and Dec, Peaky Blinders, Emmerdale
Depression, anxiety, Asperger’s, and me
The exact date we lose our new year cheer, according to research
Grand Theft Auto 6 update: 'Big announcement' expected next week
The 10 best-reviewed Bolton pubs with beer gardens
Easter gift ideas for the person in your life who hates chocolate
HMRC issue warning over scam tax refund 'phishing' text messages
Twitter user shares 'excellent' tips and advice about filing tax returns
Bolton Areas being used for dogging
Quiz: Could you pass your driving theory test today?
Bolton hairdresser's warning to anyone getting their hair dyed this April
Every Peaky Blinders filming location in the North West
95 per cent mortgage: Will the scheme help buyers in Yorkshire?
7 sought-after towns and villages to move to in Lancashire
Spooky stories from a County Durham ghost hunter
Mardale Green- what happened to Cumbria’s sunken village?
Argleton- the town in Lancashire that doesn’t actually exist
WalkSafe app reveals 'dangerous places’ to walk in Worcester
York streets with the most amount of burglary reports
5 Worcestershire reality TV stars- and where they are now
5 questions to ask a Bradford estate agent before buying a home
Interactive map reveals Bradford’s most dangerous roads
Inside five County Durham homes that won’t sell
Places across the world which share the same name as Bolton
Audio Portfolio
The following is a collection of some of my most recent work. I have published articles to Birmingham Eastside and created radio pieces for reload radio. I have also written articles and radio part of my work experience at Heart, Smooth and Capital radio.
Decline In Honey Levels
January, 2018
The British Beekeepers association survey has shown a steady decline in the levels of honey produced by bees over the last year.
I went to a local Birmingham beekeeper to find out more.
Audio from Birmingham's environmental councillor Lisa Trickett
January, 2018
Talks for making Birmingham taxi's and hire cars more environmentally friendly have began today.
Some proposals put forward include making more electric charging points which will offer fast or rapid charging facilities for Hackney carriages and private hire vehicle.
This talk comes after government instruction to introduce a clean air zone to Birmingham in the shortest time possible.
Clean Streets, Recycling and Environment councillor Lisa Trickett had this to say:
Vox Pop: Birmingham's Clean Air Zones
October, 2022
'Brummie' opinion on the proposed clean air zone policy and electric taxis.
Sexual Harassment At Charity Dinner
January, 2018
A wrap made about sexual harassment at the charity dinner in January:
Women were allegedly told to wear high heels and matching underwear at the President’s club fundraiser dinner.
Today, Birmingham MP, Jess Phillips has spoken out about the alleged sexual harassment that took place.
Australian Flu
October, 2018
During the feared 'Aussie Flu' outbreak in January, I interviewed a local pharmacist to see if the public should be concerned or not. Here is what I wrote for the cue:
'Aussie flu' will reach Birmingham this January, with thousands predicted to contract the virus. Pharmacist Akim (Ahkim) Baqrri (Backree) said that the flu will cause a strain on the NHS.
Birmingham City: Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation
June, 2023
The men who held a 14 year old girl captive for 5 days and forced her to have sex with 20 men were sentenced in January at Birmingham Crown Court. Jake Cairns was sentenced to 8 years in prison for arranging and facilitating child sexual exploitation, and distributing indecent images of
children. Brandon Sharples and Jack McInally were both given 5 years for facilitating child exploitation.
Birmingham City council members met this week and said that communication and education are important when it comes to eradicating child sexual exploitation in Birmingham.
Childhood Obesity: Radio Feature
Jan 2018
A 3 minute radio feature about what educators are doing to tackle childhood obesity.
This comes after reports that the current government scheme to keep kids healthy in schools is not working
Free Hot Drinks For The Homeless: News And Current Affairs Interview
February 2018
As 'The Beast from the East' battles Birmingham, Becky and her colleagues offer free hot drinks to the homele. Here's the interview I conducted with her.
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Video
Interview with a 20 year old knitter.
Kiera is 20 but would rather crochet on the train than mindlessly scroll through Facebook.
Rough Sleepers in the West Midlands.
Short feature video about homelessness created for Birmingham Eastside.
"Those who tell the stories rule society"
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