Ingrid
Gargan
Qualifications
I am currently undertaking
my Masters degree in Radio at Goldsmiths College, University of
London.
The masters programme
includes elements such as:
Vocational Journalistic
Training
International Media
Law/Ethics
Systems of Government
Theoretical Issues in Media and Culture
BA Degree in Communication
Studies: 2.1 Awarded by Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland.
Major : Radio
Production Thesis: Original Radio Drama
Relevant
Work experience
May 2000: Employer:
Heart 106.2 London A major commercial station, listenership 4.5
million, part of Chrysalis Radio Group.
April 2000: Independent
Network News, Dublin
INN provides local, national
and international news for independent regional radio stations as
well as the main Dublin commercial radio stations.
Position held:
Reporter
Interviewed for broadcast
Wrote copy under pressure
Reporter
Wrote and recorded
voicers for broadcast
Conducted two-ways
and interviews
Sports presentation
March 2000- freelance
e-Politix.com Sister
company of Parliamentary Communications Ltd., publisher of House
Magazine. Portal
for political sites.
Researcher: Collected,
collated and wrote copy to appear on an internet guide to political
websites
June 1999-September 1999
Bandit Films, Dublin
Bandit Films have received international acclaim for their short
and feature films.
Producer's Assistant/
Office Administrator
Responsible for the
day to day running of the office
Sought funding for
productions
April 1997- June 1998:
Dublin Weekend Radio DWR 102.2fm was a community of interest radio
station, based in the Dublin City University Studios.
Production assistant:
co-presented a live news programme, provided news and current affairs
packages
1994-1997: DCU fm Dublin
City University Student Radio Station.
Producer: produced and
presented a live arts show, documentaries, comedy
April 1992: Irish Independent
Newspapers Dublin 1. General Assistant
Light reporting and data
entry
Hobbies
/ Interests
The Arts- My interest
in the Arts has manifested itself in various radio features and
drama productions.
Ethnic Cuisine- I love
to sample the local culinary delights when in foreign climes, and
then try out the recipes for myself when I get home.
Additional
information and skills
Computers and Information
Technology:
Efficient in all aspects
of word-processing (45wpm) and the use of Windows applications and
the Internet.
Languages: Working knowledge
of French, Irish and basic German.
Technical Skills: Trained
in analogue and digital sound recording and production facilities.
E-mail: igargan@hotmail.com
