About

I am a highly motivated, curious, and creatively driven individual with a strong interest in creating multimedia content and writing captivating feature articles, specifically in the fields of music, sport, and politics. I enjoy exploring ideas, creating original concepts, and producing bodies of work that connect with audiences.

Edinburgh Napier University | Sept 2021 – May 2025 

BA (HONS) [Journalism] – 2:1 

• Dissertation: To identify and examine the threats to press freedom in modern democracies. MG Dissertation FinalMG Dissertation Final
• Major Project: Guitar Matters – Independently created magazine focused on guitar music, culture, and history. 
• Passed and achieved credible marks in numerous modules such as; Media Law, Feature Writing, Documentary Making, and TV News. 

Lasswade High School | 2015-2021 

Highers – 2020

History – A

English – B

Politics – B

Modern Studies – B

Physical Education – C

Work Experience – Midlothian Council | 2018 

• Worked with the Midlothian Council communications department for a week 
• Travelled to various locations to conduct interviews 
• Had an article published in the local newspaper 

Youth Football Scotland – Sports Journalism & Media Course | 2020 

•  Completed journalism and media training focused on sports reporting 

Documentary Project – Safe Drug Use & Overdose Prevention | 2024 

• Co-created and edited a documentary exploring harm reduction and overdose prevention 
• Conducted and filmed an in-person interview with Peter Krykant 
• Acted as on-screen presenter, scripting and delivering pieces to camera 

Newsdays – Student News Programme | 2024 

• Contributed to the production of a full-length news programme every week for 8 weeks
• Worked in rotating roles including on-screen reporter, field camera operator, and interviewer 
• Liaised with interviewees and organised contributor participation 
• Gained experience working to tight deadlines in a newsroom-style environment 
• Gained experience editing video content

Guitar Matters – Magazine Project | 2025

• Independently conceived, created, and edited a music magazine exploring guitar culture, artists, and history
• Wrote long-form feature articles, reviews, and editorial pieces
• Conducted an interview with a member of a successful 90’s band
• Carried out original, detailed photography of guitars and equipment

Lidl | August 2025 – Current

Scotmid | June 2023 – March 2025

Mountain Warehouse | September 2022 – June 2023

Covid Vaccination Centre | May 2021 – April 2022

• I am a self-taught guitarist, songwriter, and music producer, with original work accumulating over 800,000 views on YouTube. 

• I write music-based articles and reviews in my free time.

• I love to attend gigs regularly and enjoy adding to my broad record collection.
• I have an active interest in football and sports media, following Scottish and UK football and engaging with sports journalism and broadcast coverage.
• I have a strong interest in Scottish culture, literature, and history, as well as UK and Scottish politics and current affairs, keeping informed through a combination of established news outlets and social media.

Email me at: mattsgordon2003@gmail.com