Alex Avard

I hold over a decade of experience as a games and entertainment journalist, where I regularly contribute to a number of different outlets as a freelancer. My work has been featured in IGN, Game Informer, Empire Magazine, and many more. I've developed an extensive portfolio of news, reviews, previews, opinion pieces, studio profiles, interviews, lists, and video scripts. I have self-organized exclusive studio visits and developer interviews, alongside independent on-site coverage of larger press… Show more

I hold over a decade of experience as a games and entertainment journalist, where I regularly contribute to a number of different outlets as a freelancer. My work has been featured in IGN, Game Informer, Empire Magazine, and many more. I've developed an extensive portfolio of news, reviews, previews, opinion pieces, studio profiles, interviews, lists, and video scripts. I have self-organized exclusive studio visits and developer interviews, alongside independent on-site coverage of larger press events, including E3 and PlayStation Experience. This work has allowed me to establish working relationships with a number of developers, publishers, PR representatives, and fellow members of the press. Show less

I led Operations and Administration for the Global Advocacy team at Tearfund, an international non-profit that specializes in international development across 50+ countries. I liaised across multiple teams within Global Advocacy, acting as a central point of contact for several areas of Tearfund's work, spanning workflow strategy, bookkeeping, and more. As the administrative focal point, I managed several team calendars and shared drives, took notes across all key meetings, drafted and… Show more

I led Operations and Administration for the Global Advocacy team at Tearfund, an international non-profit that specializes in international development across 50+ countries. I liaised across multiple teams within Global Advocacy, acting as a central point of contact for several areas of Tearfund's work, spanning workflow strategy, bookkeeping, and more. As the administrative focal point, I managed several team calendars and shared drives, took notes across all key meetings, drafted and distributed key materials to support the ongoing work of relevant teams, and led on refining and communicating our internal ways of working. I was also able to pursue valuable development opportunities outside of my day-to-day responsibilities, such as project management and writing for the Tearfund website. Show less

As a full-time Features Writer for the largest gaming website in the UK, I was responsible for assisting with the management of our day-to-day editorial portfolio. This involved working closely with the Features Editor to develop and produce large editorial projects, from month-long coverage plans to weekly columns. I conducted interviews, covered daily news beats, and wrote and published hundreds of features exploring various topics in games, film, TV, and beyond. I also held responsibilities… Show more

As a full-time Features Writer for the largest gaming website in the UK, I was responsible for assisting with the management of our day-to-day editorial portfolio. This involved working closely with the Features Editor to develop and produce large editorial projects, from month-long coverage plans to weekly columns. I conducted interviews, covered daily news beats, and wrote and published hundreds of features exploring various topics in games, film, TV, and beyond. I also held responsibilities in an editorial capacity; working with our pool of freelancers, proofing submitted features, inputting the final drafts into our CMS, adapting the content for our video platforms, and handling their promotion on our social media channels. The role allowed me to gain experience in video work, performing direct-to-camera pieces, voiceover work, appearing on official GamesRadar+ streams, or taking part in podcasts. Show less

In 2015, I secured a year-long placement working for a government think tank and business
development center in Sonoma County, California. As a Project Coordinator, I worked with politicians and business leaders to develop new programs, co-authored economic reports for public consumption, and helped to organize professional workshops and high-profile events such as the State of the County Breakfast. I developed strong communication and press relation skills through tasks such as… Show more

In 2015, I secured a year-long placement working for a government think tank and business
development center in Sonoma County, California. As a Project Coordinator, I worked with politicians and business leaders to develop new programs, co-authored economic reports for public consumption, and helped to organize professional workshops and high-profile events such as the State of the County Breakfast. I developed strong communication and press relation skills through tasks such as drafting
press releases, speeches, presentations and reports throughout the year. I was responsible for co-management of a number of data research projects, including the Annual Report, Sonoma Raceway Impact Survey, and the Cannabis Legalization Task Force. Show less