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Journalist
Joshua Boyles
About Me
Hi there! I'm an experienced journalist with over five years of newsroom experience, writing for some of the UK's biggest games media and national outlets. I've written for sites such as Express Online, Mirror Online, Manchester Evening News, GGRecon, and more.
I am a proficient copywriter with hundreds thousands of articles published across, particularly catering to the 18 to 34-year-old bracket. My roles have included writing news, reviews, guides, and features for several online brands. I'm also an experienced manager, having led a team of 11 to success in ideating and executing SEO-optimised content plans.
I'm also fully trained in multimedia and broadcast journalism. I am comfortable with packaging and presenting news content for social platforms, TV, and radio. As a side project, I'm growing an online social brand with an aim to promote the safe and proper use of the UK's outdoor spaces.
This website serves as a portfolio of my work. Do you have a story? Are you looking to commission a news article, feature, guide or review? I'm open to work! Please get in touch via the links provided.
Writing Samples
FEATURE
I visited the real Scottish town inspiring the next Silent Hill game – is it really that scary?
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Professional History
Reach PLC — Gaming, Technology & Entertainment Writer
DEC 2024 - SEPT 2026
1. Delivered clean, compelling copy for traffic-driving news articles and guides.
2. Utilised SEO knowledge to optimise content for Google Search and Discover.
3. Drove £15k-£20k monthly affiliate revenue via researched and optimised content.
4. Used relevant tools to track performance and further develop gaming and tech across multiple brands and publications.
5. Conducted interviews with high-profile industry experts to secure exclusive scoops.
6. Developed a global network of contacts with industry insiders and PR.
7. Maintained strict confidentiality across embargoes and NDAs.
8. Represented the company while networking at external conferences and events.
GGRecon — Guides Editor / Deputy Guides Editor
JUL 2022 - OCT 2024
1. Developed strategy to build the impact and scale of the team, which grew from 4 to 11.
2. Sub-edited over 70 articles per day for grammar and search engine optimisation.
3. Provided regular feedback to writers to develop their skills and motivate them.
4. Wrote over 1,000 guides, news reports, features and product reviews.
5. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of video game genres (FPS, RPG, Roblox, etc.)
6. Spent six months as deputy section editor before earning a promotion.
7. Developed high-impact content plans alongside section editors and worked with a team of writers to execute them.
8. Sub-edited writing from internal staff , providing vital feedback for skill progression.
9. Used tools such as Google Trends and AHREFs to develop key content plan areas.
10. Managed and budgeted an external team of 10+ freelancers, sub-editing their writing.
Social Chain — Junior Website Editor / Staff Writer
MAR 2021 - JUN 2022
Salford Now - Broadcast Journalist
September 2017 - July 2020
1. Sourced numerous news stories from around the local area of Salford.
2. Developed and maintained a strong contacts list of people in Salford.
3. Demonstrated and developed interviewing skills.
4. Presented live news broadcasts across TV and Radio.
5. Demonstrated and developed skills in filming and producing high-quality news packages for TV and Radio.
6. Worked closely and efficiently with a large newsroom team to produce news content in a live publishing environment.
7. Worked through the night to cover the 2019 General Election - attended a Counting Hall and co-ordinated a team to produce a night of live reporting.
1. Helped to grow two gaming brands, with a focus on driving social-fi rst website traffi c.
2. Took ownership of the FragHero brand to develop its growth.
3. Managed a weekly newsletter via Klaviyo, summarising news to drive traffi c to websites
4. Delivered weekly data analytics reports to senior management.
5. Responsible for editorial content scheduling across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
6. Conducted interviews with industry spokespeople for editorial coverage.