Tom Howard Media – Award winning journalist

Tom Howard

Writer

Author

Creator

Biography

An award-winning motorsport Journalist and Editor with more than 10 years experience in all aspects of the profession.

I began my career in local newspapers in England, before moving on to write for dedicated motor racing outlets including Motorsport Magazine, Motorsport News (Australia), Touring Car Times and Crash.net.

Following a stint in Australia, I have now relocated back to the UK.

Awards

Supercars Media Award Winner 2019

Supercars Media Association - Best Journalist 2019, 2017

Supercars Media Association - Best News Story 2019

CAMS Motorsport Journalist of the Year 2017

My Skills

Journalist

Strong written and verbal communication skills; Able to produce accurate and informative articles including breaking news, reports and feature length pieces.

Digital

Experienced in producing engaging content for social media platforms.

Editor

Confident and successful in leading a team of journalists. Excellent interpersonal and rapport building skills.

Videographer

Competent in creating, shooting, editing and publishing engaging video content for the web.

Resume

An award-winning motorsport Journalist and Editor, experienced in all aspects of the profession. I am a British citizen, who also holds Australian citizenship, that has relocated back to the UK from Australia.

Experience (AU)

Dec 2013 - Dec 2019

Speedcafe.com

Editor (2017 - 2019)
Reporter (2014-2016)

Led a team of journalists at Speedcafe.com, overseeing editorial content, digital and staff.

Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

Freelancer

Various organisations

Developed a network of motorsport contacts to secure interviews and coverage in Australian media, both online, print and at the Bathurst 12 Hour.

Experience (UK)

Aug 2007 - Jan 2011

KOS Media

Sports Reporter

Developed writing skills while producing stories covering a variety of sports to three weekly deadlines.

May 2011 - Mar 2013

MSV Racing

Press Officer

Responsible for the generation of media coverage for MSVR and its 22 high-profile national club racing championships and series.

Education

National Council for the Training of Journalists Level 3 Certificate in Journalism (UK).

Skills and achievements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to produce accurate and informative articles and press releases to deadline
Excellent interpersonal and rapport building skills
Flexible and experienced at working unsociable hours independently and in a team
Competent in creating engaging content for social media platforms
Able to create, shoot, edit and publish engaging video content for the web
Extensive sport knowledge developed from covering national and international sports events
Awarded the CAMS Motorsport Journalist of Year 2017 and winner of Supercars Best News Reporter award
Supercars Media Award winner 2019, recipient of Supercars Media Association - Best Journalist and Best News Story awards