Suzanne Oliphant

Welcome to my portfolio. 


I am based in Edinburgh and graduated from Edinburgh Napier University in summer 2020 with a 2:1 BA(Hons) Journalism degree. 


I currently work for StarcatchersUK part-time as a Digital Media Assistant where I create content for social media, edit podcasts and footage and assist with various tasks in the communications and marketing team. 


I have a keen interest in social media and digital media and broadcast media and open to opportunities where I can continue to develop my skills in these areas. I am also interested in freelance writing opportunities. 


Here, you can find examples of my work. My social media is linked should you wish to get in touch. Just click the social media icons on the page. 

Daily Record •

Couples opting for 'less is more' with runaway weddings in Scotland

Gretna Green is famed for runaway weddings but elopement is now big business across Scotland. Couples who don’t want the fuss and expense of an elaborate wedding are opting to sneak away for a simpler day. Wedding companies around the country have tapped into the growing market, offering an increasing number of elopement packages. Companies like Wee Weddings at Crear, near Tarbert in Argyll, offer everything from the flowers and the photography, to the witnesses, a beach and a piper in Highla
Daily Record •

Scandal of starving Scots as people go hungry because of Universal Credit

Vulnerable Scots are already suffering starvation because of Universal Credit, an SNP minister claimed yesterday. Social Security Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said amid embarrassing new revelations about the problematic roll-out, the UK Government should halt proceedings and address Universal Credit’s major problems. Visiting Glasgow City Council’s Universal Credit hub in Ibrox, she said: “As a constituency MSP and on ministerial visits, I have heard of cases that are simply heartbreaking
No Net Needed •

Sabrina Stocker: “Children shouldn’t feel like they’re learning, they should feel like they’re having fun.”

Fans of The Apprentice on BBC will be familiar with Sabrina Stocker. The 22 year-old appeared on the show last year and was a favourite with viewers for her bubbly personality and positive approach to the tasks set out by Lord Sugar each week. Sabrina proved to be business savvy through the process and reached the final five before being fired by Lord Sugar. Fast forward to present day and Sabrina has married her passion for the sport and her business skills set to create ‘My Tennis Events’ whi
ENRG Sport •

Kyle Edmund replaces Andy Murray as British number 1

Andy Murray has been Britain’s number 1 ranked tennis player since 2006, but this week was replaced by Kyle Edmund after falling through the world rankings due to injury. The three-time grand slam champion hasn’t played a competitive match since Wimbledon of last year due to his continuous struggle with a hip injury. In hopes of returning to the court, Murray underwent surgery on his hip in January. As a result, he was unable to compete in the Australian Open and the Davis Cup has since slippe
Suzanne Oliphant •

My experience with roaccutane 3 months in.

I’ve put up with with acne and bad skin for a number of years. In 2012 I decided to take the first step in treating my acne and was given tablets to help it. This went on for a further two years taking tablets and lathering on creams then I was eventually referred to a dermatologist. In February of 2014 I was recommended to go on roaccutane (Isotretinoin) which is basically a last resort for acne when nothing else has worked. I was on roaccutane for 6 months and it really made a difference. My s

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