Jessica King
Don’t judge me by what I tell you about myself - look at the evidence. I am attempting to build a portfolio of original writing on a variety of subjects. Thus far my focus has largely been on arts reviews and opinion pieces because it is a diverting break from economics and political machinations. Also it is difficult to persuade anyone from a major corporation or government organisation that you are worth talking to as a freelancer.
I have, though, found some time to act as ‘welfare correspondent’ for ‘Varsity,’ one of the university papers. I am passionate about ethical issues as well as the arts, and in the future hope to incorporate my work with organisations like Amnesty and ecological charities within a broader media and journalistic remit. I am currently involved in PR for arts charity SmartNetwork. I am due to start a vocational course in magazine journalism this January, which I hope will lead to a permanent position on a current affairs magazine, or a more commercial-oriented publication (i.e. B2B. All of us sell out to the man eventually.)
Latest Articles
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Could George Clooney be the next US President?
A review of political drama The Ides of March starring George Clooney
Nov 25, 2011
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Does the student debt problem really have to get any bigger?
Coverage and analysis of the rationale behind the education protests, 9 Nov
Nov 11, 2011
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Degas - Why was He so Fond of Watching the Ballet?
A review of the Royal Academy exhibit 'Degas and the Ballet - Picturing Movement'
Oct 28, 2011
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'Something about you (makes me want to hurt you)'
Dirty Market Theatre take over a recently renovated chapel all the way out in Peckham to stage their take on the 'Electra' myth
Oct 19, 2011
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When 'Propaganda' Was an Openly Accepted Tool of US Policy
Historical comment and analysis on a social sciences 'conspiracy' inspired by a new source I discovered in a bookshop.
Sep 26, 2011
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Recent talk on Mumia al-Jamal case in Camden, 2
Mumia al-Jamal's case history continued - unsuccessful appeals, broader issues of race and penal reform
Sep 20, 2011
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Recent Talk on Mumia al-Jamal Case in Camden
Mumia al-Jamal is a renowned campaigner against racism and the death penalty in America. Professor Lynn Washington gave a speech on his case and new book.
Sep 20, 2011
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Building for a Higher Education Protest, continued.
A continuation of coverage of the protest preparation meeting, with some personal comment on larger problems and possible solutions.
Sep 17, 2011
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Building for a Higher Education Protest
NCAFC defy NUS veto on national demonstration against fees and cuts
Sep 17, 2011
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Some Fun Legal Facts
What started out as serious legal-type research turned into this
Sep 12, 2011
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