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Rebecca has an extensive catalogue of work as a multimedia journalist and news editor in a variety of local, regional and national publications in both the United Kingdom and the Caribbean region.
Her articles span a range of topics, including politics, crime, court, energy, technology, the environment, immigration, natural disasters, business, entertainment and much more.
More than 200 examples of Rebecca's work can be found at https://muckrack.com/rebeccabird
"A diligent, conscientious, well-rounded and experienced journalist who I would highly recommend."
Freeman Rogers | BVI Beacon | Editor
Rebecca's freelance work can be found in:
Rebecca has also worked as a staff journalist at:
The Turks and Caicos Weekly News is the Turks and Caicos Islands' oldest national newspaper. Rebecca worked for the Caribbean publication for 14 years, from 2007 both on island and remotely. She was initially employed as a senior multimedia journalist, then also as website editor and news editor.
The BVI Beacon is the British Virgin Islands' national newspaper. Rebecca worked for the Caribbean publication in 2017 as a senior multimedia journalist and supplements editor. The role was cut short due to the arrival of the devastating hurricane Irma.
The Chester Chronicle is the main newspaper that reports news in the city of Chester in the United Kingdom. Rebecca worked for the publication in 2017 as a senior multimedia journalist, covering maternity leave.
The Tameside Reporter covers news from Tameside, Manchester, in the United Kingdom. Rebecca worked for the publication for two years from 2005 to 2007. She was employed initially as a junior reporter and was promoted to senior reporter after completing her National Certificate Examination.
The function of journalism is, primarily, to uncover vital new information in the public interest and to put that information in a context so that we can use it to improve the human condition.