Britt Schjøth-Iversen
CURRICULUM VITAE
Born 08.06.1970
Nationality: French and Norwegian
E-mail: BrittSI@btinternet.com
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Since Oct 1997: Radio Journalism teacher at Goldsmiths College, University of London
Teaching undergraduate students journalism, production, analogue / digital editing.
Freelance radio reporter / producer
Winner of BBC Radio 4's Fresh Air Competition, with a documentary on Identical Twins
Production of radio documentaries for NRK (Norwegian Radio)
Digital editing: SADiE, SAW....
Since 1995: TV3: Scandinavian Television Company broadcasting in Sweden, Norway and Denmark
Live Continuity presenter and voice overs
Subtitler from English to Norwegian
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
Dec 1995-Sept 1997: UK correspondent for Norway's leading commercial radio, P4
Regular news reports and live Q&A's
Covered politics, society, major events (Dunblane and Princess Diana's death)
Produced short features and interviews
Sept 1989-Dec 1993: Radio Paris Oslo. Journalist and programme editor
Responsible for news, interviews and presentation for the morning programme, in French and Norwegian
1989-1993: Interpreter / Translator (French and Norwegian)
WORK PLACEMENT
Oct 1995: CBNS News service at the Old Bailey and the Royal Courts of Justice
Work placement
June / July 1995: BBC Afrique (London)
Work placement. Writing and presenting reports for the news in French
Production of two documentaries about Africa, which were broadcast on BBC Afrique
March / April 1995: London News (FM 97.3)
Work placement. Journalist / Reporter. Produced news packages
EDUCATION
1994-95: Master of Arts in Radio Journalism, Goldsmiths College, University of London
1994: Cambridge Proficiency in English, St George's School, London
1990-93: 2 years Diploma in Economics, Norwegian School of Management
1989-90: Examen Philosophicum, University of Oslo
1986-89: Examen Artium (A levels), Oslo Handelsgymnasium
1973-86: Primary and secondary school, Lycée Français d'Oslo
LANGUAGES
Two mother tongues: French and Norwegian
English: Fluent
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Alpine skiing - Competition level. Participation in national and international events (until the age of 18)
Tennis - Played tournaments in Norway and France as a junior