Richard Fidler on Muck Rack

Richard Fidler

Rotherham
Covers:  All news and sport in the South Yorkshire and north midlands area.
Spend my time writing and lecturing about writing, but mainly touring cricket grounds across the north of England.

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Wow a 1,000 words to describe myself. Is that even possible these days when a news story can be written in less than 140 characters?
Offline I'm a husband, father and loyal friend.
Online I'm a night editor and someone who wants to share my experience of news and sport with as many people as possible.
I work for a local daily newspaper in Sheffield, England, but my route here has been long and winding.
First of all I was a professional footballer for Leeds United and Hull City. I was good, …

What was your first job as a journalist?

One I still do now: reporting on Sheffield Sharks basketball team. Still very important to me.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Not for work!

How is social media changing news?

It's changing the news agenda. What leads is now what people are talking about rather than telling them what is important.

Awards

Johnstone Press Annual Awards

2012 - Sports Reporter of the Year

Johnstone Press Annual Awards

2013 - Sports Reporter of the Year

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