GARETH JOHNSON
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Profile
I am an experienced journalist, writer and content creator with over 12 years in the field. I have been involved in and ran a number of successful start-ups, with my particular emphasis being on creating content that is both enjoyable to read and optimized for search engines. I am currently looking to further my journalistic career.
Experience
Manager-Director, Young Pioneer Tours, Shenzhen, China — 2008-Present
Founder and Managing-Director of adventure travel company Young Pioneer Tours. In charge of managing a large team of staff, planning and executing tours to a number of difficult to reach countries. Chief content creator as well as handling all aspects of SEO and marketing. Through this role I have been published and hired as a consultant on North Korean affairs.
Chief Sports Writer, BPVE.com, Kowloon, Hong Kong - 2022-Present
Hired of the sports team for a Hong Kong based start-up focused on Cambodian news. Particular emphasis on building relationships, arranging interviews and heading the sports desk.
Business and Lifestyle Reporter, Cambodia Investment Review 2021-Present
Reporting about the business landscape in Cambodian, as well as covering lifestyle and the diplomatic sector.
Sports Reporter, Genius Sports, London, UK - 2020-2021
Reporting live from Cambodian football games as a statistician. Working as a football writer for the main publication of the company, both on Cambodian and international games.
Chief Reporter, Philippines Lifestyle News, Kowloon, Hong Kong 2016-2019
In 2016 me and my partner purchased this publication. My primary responsibility was as lead reporter. In charge of Social Media management and SEO. We managed to turn a loss making enterprise into a profit making one before selling in 2019.
Reporter, China Grooves Magazine, Xi’an, China - 2006 - 2009
I worked for the print magazine China Grooves initially as a junior reporter, before being made head of the lifestyle section and eventually acting editor.
Education
The Thomas Aveling School, Rochester, UK - 9 GCSE’s A-C
Skills
Proven ability to write about a range of subjects from an informed and objective point of view. Excellent man management skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a team. Fine attention to detail whilst being able to work under pressure and reach deadlines.