SARAH ELIZABETH ROWLAND

(+44)07415773961 312 Goswell Road Islington, London EC1V 7AG sarahelizabethrowland@gmail.com www.saraherowland.com

EXPERIENCE
Fair Observer sub-editor London, UK
Responsible for editing content for a globally recognized independant journalism platform. >> www.fairobserver.com

AUG 2013PRESENT

Womens Health internship; Hearst Magazines

London, UK

Intern for Womens Health magazine. Assisted with sub-editing content, layouts for web and content writing. www.womenshealth.com/uk

Paste Magazine online contributor//photographer Atlanta, USA

Writer + photographer for the well-established American music publication. Responsible for live concert reports of European music events and summer festivals. Exclusively covered Mumford & Sons Gentleman of the Road tour. >> www.pastemagazine.com

JUNE 2013PRESENT

Nomadic Magazine designer//sub-editor//writer London, UK

MAY 2013PRESENT

Created the first edition of a publication based on global identity and life without borders with a team of international journalists. Worked as the co-page designer, using InDesign to craft a 64-page magazine. Designated sub-editor for online and print articles. and features writer, >> www.nomadicmag.net

The Stool Pigeon work experience//writer London, UK

Created articles and page layouts for the music website while working with photoshop, InDesign, basic html and Wordpess. Pitched music news, live review and album review stories. >> www.thestoolpigeon.com

JAN 2013

Communion Records writer London, UK

OCT 2012PRESENT

Live concert reviews, album reviews, artist profiles and concert photography for well-known London-based recording company. >> www.communionmusic.com

Stay Loose Entertainment writer London, UK

Live concert reviews , artist interviews , public relations and media collaborations with music press company. >> www.staylooseentertainment.com

NOV 2012PRESENT

The Quietus writer London, UK

News writing, concert and album reviews for London-based publication. >> www.thequietus.com

NOV 2012PRESENT JUNE -JULY 2011

Freelance Journalism writer//photographer Nairobi, Kenya

Succeed Foundation

Traveled through Kenya to conduct interviews, research and photography. Worked on journalism projects with members of the aborigninal Maasai Tribe, Tenwek Hospital and Kenyan orphanages.

work experience//communications + media London, UK

Communications manager for charity organization. Wrote press releases, speeches, and online content. Responsible for maintaining a social media platform. >> www..succeedfoundation.org

SEPT - DEC 2011

SKILLS + INTERESTS
photography, InDesign, magazine design, typography skills, photoshop, lightroom, copy writing, sub-editing, blogging, wordpress, interview skills, social media marketing, online and print page layouts, powerpoint/keynote, microsoft programs, google docs, content development, creative pitching, news writing, online journalism, online platform: twitter (serowland), instagram (saraherowland) pinterest (saraherowland - 13,000 + followers), clips: www.saraherowland.com

EDUCATION
City University London MA International Journalism London, UK: 2012-2013
Emersed with a group of international journalists representing over 35 different nationalities. Acheived an MA in International Journalism with a focus on International News, while also concentrating on magazine journalism, magazine production, online journalism and music journalism. Gained practical experience in TV, radio and print.

University of Alabama BA English Literature; Minor French Tuscaloosa, AL: 2006-2010

Thesis: Global Literature - Conducted a study of noteworthy authors across the globe. From Haruki Murakamis Norwegian Wood, to Milan Kunderas The Joke, to Ismail Kadares Broken April - I extensively studied literature translated from various languages and originating in diverse corners of the world.

Institut Catholique de Paris French Language, culture and literature Paris, France: 2009