Throwback Thursday: Emily Trelfa

For today’s Throwback Thursday, we catch up with Emily, who attended Winstanley from 2020 to 2022 and is now on the brink of graduating with a first-class degree in Multimedia Journalism. Emily says:

“I attended Moorside High School before joining Winstanley College, where I studied Media Studies, Theatre Studies, and English Language between 2020 and 2022. During my time at Winstanley, I was involved in a number of enrichment activities, including Winstanley TV and the Winstanley Waffle magazine. I also took part in theatre productions, with a memorable role in The Little Mermaid.

After College, I went on to study a BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism at the University of Salford. While there, I had the opportunity to write articles published in the university newspaper, Salford Now. I also gained valuable work experience with several local news outlets including the Manchester Evening News, Wigan Today, Bolton News, and the Blackpool Lead.

I’m now about to graduate with a first-class degree this July and am actively applying for roles within the digital reporting landscape. Looking ahead, I would love to become an entertainment reporter for major news outlets such as the Manchester Evening News, and ideally, travel the world doing what I enjoy most.

For students interested in pursuing a career in journalism, my advice is to be persistent and keep networking. Your contacts will become a vital resource for every story you want to tell. It’s important to get your name out there and believe in everything you write.’

Thanks for sharing your story, Emily! If you are a former student who would like to feature in our Throwback Thursday series, please get in touch!