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My name is Allan Jackson and I’m looking for opportunities in the world of writing, public relations, publications and online media. I have over 22 years of experience in journalism and PR and have an extensive skill set in many aspects of printed and online media, including content generation and production.
UPDATE: Although I am still seeking fulltime employment, I am very glad to say that I took the first step in my career in Australia when I was appointed as a casual subeditor at Rural Press in October 2011. Details of a referee can be provided on request.
My experience includes:
- Editing industrial newspapers and writing articles for them.
- Writing a popular long-running weekly computer/online column for the Sunday Tribune in Durban.
- Writing features & stories on many different subjects.
- Providing Public Relations services to different organisations.
- Being responsible for all aspects of the production of a company newsletter, including layout.
- Doing a considerable amount of photography for clients including shoots in support of stories written and press releases produced.
- Writing, publishing and distributing a successful book of historical snippets on Durban.
In addition to my core activities and skills, I have also:
- Gained an extensive knowledge of currently-available software and hardware through my computer column. I am regularly asked by friends and relatives to provide advice and support on these matters and have occasionally conducted more formal training sessions.
- My enthusiasm for photography has led me to become an expert in digital imagery and the use of Photoshop and Lightroom, amongst other packages, for image manipulation and retouching. I have spoken on these subjects (and on photography in general) at my former camera club.
- Created and hosted a number of websites and, in the process, gained expertise in HTML, very basic ASP coding and the use of Dreamweaver and WordPress.
- Acquired considerable experience in public speaking at training sessions I’ve delivered, through requests for talks received as a result of my book, Facts About Durban, and speaking at, and running camera club meetings.
See the Tear Sheets page on this site for samples of my work.
My Resume and written references are available on request.