Journalist & Digital Content Creator
Jaymes Russell
I am a journalist with eight years of dedication to the craft and five years of hands-on experience in broadcast and media production. I am committed to reporting news that informs rather than influences, giving audiences clarity and context in a highly polarized media landscape.
I specialize in translating sensitive, real-world subject matters into compelling video content, always approaching stories with honesty, respect, and an eye for what will resonate with an audience.
Video Portfolio
Skilled across the full production pipeline, including Adobe Premiere Pro, camera operation, multi-camera editing, and post-production in After Effects.
JSO Protests (TV Package)
A news package for CBJ News covering Just Stop Oil demonstrations in London, investigating activist tactics and police response amidst shifting UK environmental policies.
Some Articles
A selection of written investigative and commentary pieces exploring politics, societal shift, and social policy.
Are the Just Stop Oil Protests Warranted?
An examination of direct-action environmental activism, examining whether disruptive protest methods are justified in the face of escalating climate concerns.
The Importance of Archiving the Evil
An essay on media ethics, historical preservation, and the journalistic duty to document difficult or controversial realities for accountability.
Broadcasting & Experience
Hands-on operational experience across live radio, newsrooms, and multi-camera studio environments.
- CBJ News (Presenter & Editor): Produced and presented live news packages in hourly segments. Researched, contacted, and filmed interviews with politicians, activists, and representatives under tight editorial pressure.
- FlyLive Radio (Presenter): Hosted two radio shows a week, sharpening skills in public speaking, creative ad-libbing, live mixing, and live audience engagement.
- Platform Magazine (Writer): Authored opinion pieces and current news articles with a strong focus on environmentalism and politics, utilizing comprehensive research and evidence.
- Work Experience (Global Radio & Notts TV): Honed news-gathering skills and conflict resolution in high-stakes newsroom environments, editing stories to strict in-house style guidelines.
Academics & Advocacy
My academic framework heavily informs my contextual approach to journalism, with a specific focus on Environmentalism and Decolonisation.
- City, University of London: MA, Media and Communications (2025)
- RMIT University, Melbourne: BA, Australian Literature (2023)
- Nottingham Trent University: BA, Broadcast Journalism (2021-2024)
- Certifications: Officially hold the BJTC (Broadcast Journalism Training Council) Journalism Skills Certificate.
Advocacy & Communications:
I have produced clear, purposeful written communications and editorial content for public-facing environmental organizations, including Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil. I have also served as a sustainability representative