Hugo Williams

Hugo Williams Born: 19th March 1986 Address: Highcroft House, Tanners Lane, Eynsham, Oxon, OX294HJ Tel: +44 7801 828 795 e-mail: [email protected] Education Edinburgh University (2005-2009) Master of Arts with Honours in Classics. Classification: 1st (winner of the Harvey prize). Eton College (2000-2004) A Levels: 4 A grades in Greek, Latin, French and English literature. GCSEs: 8 A* and Two A Grades. Work Experience Intelligence Squared– Currently working as one of a small team of researchers launching the new IQ2 website. In charge of fact checking and editing informational briefs for the site, as well as writing summaries and biographies for debate videos. IQ2 Content covers World and UK politics, the Arts, Media, and the Environment. (Oct 2009-) The Network TV Talent Scheme– Was selected from 3,000 applicants to take part in the UK's only recognised, industry-led TV talent scheme. This included recording a presenter reel in front of the Sky News team, which was very positively received. (Aug 2009) Edinburgh Festival Magazine– Comedy and Theatre reviewer for the online arm of the magazine, writing over 30 pieces for them during this year's festival. (Aug 2009) Fresh Air Radio– Wrote, produced and presented a one-hour show every week for 2 years on Edinburgh student radio, featuring guest interviews (world memory champion Ed Cooke), as well as live music. Also presented five 60-minute specials for Fresh Air Festival Coverage, interviewing TMS commentator Henry Blofeld among a host of other performers. (Sep 2007Aug 2009) The Mail On Sunday– Ghost wrote a piece entitled Strictly Come Dancing Across the World, and carried out research for the paper's Review section during a two-week internship. (August 2008) Speak Easy Language School– Taught English to a class of middle-aged Italians twice weekly for nine months. (Oct-June 2008) Interests I have reached the half-way point in writing a novel entitled "The Age of Dogs", due to be completed by February next year. Languages: Speak and write French and Italian to a high level having spent 6 months abroad in France, and a year in Italy. Technical Skills: Advanced sound editing in Audacity 1.2.5.