Preferred name (calling name): Clara
Preferred gender pronoun: she/her
Age: 26
Origin country/town: Tranås, Sweden (but born in Gothenburg)
Other places where you have lived: Stirling, Scotland and Barcelona, Spain
Where are you living at the moment? Halmstad, Sweden
Languages: Swedish, English and a bit of Spanish
Academic background: Bachelor in Journalism in the UK and a course in editing video for social media in Sweden
Work background: Been working since 2021 at different newspapers in roles such as reporter, video reporter and social media editor
Journalistic experience: I’ve also been the editor in chief of our high school paper (Kretteln) and lifestyle editor of the university paper (Brig).
Writing skills (English): Medium; I did my bachelor in the UK but have forgotten some English writing since
I have used Excel (spreadsheets): yes
Digital publishing/social media? I have been social media editor at a newspaper for a year working with video editing and publications for instagram, TikTok and Facebook. I’m also a reporter and have been working with digital publishing of articles since 2021.
Audio/radio/pod? A keen listener who really would like to learn
Photography? I know how to edit photos in Lightroom and know the basics of a camera
Video/tv/filming? I’m used to filming with a mobile phone and work daily in Final Cut but also know how to use adobe premier pro. I’m also used to live reporting in front of the camera on video.
Special interests/knowledge relevant to research/investigative journalism:
Other skills/hobbies: Plants, and growing vegetables
I think I will be able to support my fellow students with: A positive attitude and some insight into how one works at Swedish local newspapers
If you want to share a website or other personal links (Linkedin for example), please write the url:s here: www.linkedin.com/in/clara-fors-wisbyse-64039182
Contact details: +46763069323, instagram at @clara0598 or clarawisbyse@gmail.com