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Jessica Fotheringham: Writer and Journalist

Welcome to my portfolio, where I share my passion for journalism, poetry, social media and creative writing. Discover my journey through various genres and topics that inspire me.

My Services

Exploring My Writing and Content Creation Skills

Creative Writing

I have undertaken creative writing modules in script writing, poetry and creative non-fiction, have performed in a national university wide slam poetry competition…

Social Media Content Creation

I create social media content that is dynamic and is curiosity-inducing in order to engage users and attract them to the profile. I always post content with the wellbeing of social media users in mind and take steps to ensure what I post has a positive effect on viewers.

Journalism

My journalism experience includes writing articles and blogs on various topics, from lifestyle to global issues. I have completed media law training as part of my role at Quench and strive to deliver information that is accurate and engaging.

The Story Behind My Passion for Writing and JournalisM

About me

My passion for writing emerged during my studies in English Literature and Creative Writing. Over the years, I have honed my skills through various projects, exploring my interests in mental health, art, and global issues.

I am a student at Cardiff University studying English Literature and Creative Writing. I am British South African and grew up in South Africa and Switzerland. My passion for writing stems from a love of literature, as well as my passion for travelling, teaching, art, and sociology. I started writing poetry and stories at the age of seven, which later grew into a love for writing articles and blogging.

My Recent Work

A Showcase of My Writing, Projects, and roles

Teaching English as a Second Language

I spent 8 weeks teaching English at a rural Thai school alongside doing the TESOL course. I taught for 18 hours a week and created my own lesson plans and activities.

Travel Section Editor

I am travel section editor at Cardiff Universities award winning student run magazine: Quench. My role involves curating travel related pitch ideas and editing contributor pieces. I promote the articles and travel related content on instagram.

UniSlam

In 2024 I performed my original poems at UniSlam as part of the first ever Cardiff University UniSlam team.I performed in rooms of up to 60 people and contributed in getting Cardiff University to the semifinals.

Otto Social Media Internship

During my social media with Otto I created TikToks to promote the startup app and increase the number of app downloads. I produced funny, engaging, and enlightening content to highlight the opportunities Otto gives users to improve their wellbeing.

Get In Touch

Let’s Connect and Collaborate on Your Next Project

jessfothers8@jessfothers8gmail-com

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