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Sandra Dick

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  • Freelance News and Features Journalist, Freelance
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling
Covers:  Scottish news, human interest, features, family life, parenting, health, social media, society, entertainment.
Doesn't Cover: Happy to look at all ideas/pitches.
Freelance journalist and writer. Regular contributor to @heraldscotland. Send stories, DMs open. authory.com/SandraDick muckrack.com/sandradick

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I've been a news and features journalist for more than 30 years, working with daily and regional newspapers.
I've worked as reporter, features specialist, news editor, features editor and sports editor. I've worked on stories as diverse as the death of Princess Diana, the Dunblane shootings, celebrity interviews, sport, human interest tearjerkers and crime backgrounders.
I was chief writer at the Edinburgh Evening News until April 2015 when I opted to move into freelancing. Since then I've wri…

What was your first job as a journalist?

Reporter at the Dunfermline Press.

How is social media changing news?

Exciting when it's from verified trusted sources, in real-time.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email sandradickmedia@gmail.com

Awards

Scottish Press Awards

2014 - Features Writer of the Year

Shortlisted Features Writer of the Year 2014 Scottish Press Awards.

Scottish Press Awards

2020 - Nicola Barry Award - Runner up

Women in Journalism award