Grant Fisken
Looking to relocate in the second half of 2024
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship POLAbout
A media professional with over 10 years experience in global sports for a wide range of international clients, including BBC, International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and Warner Bros. Discovery. Grant has worked on more than 50 different sports in his career, from football to golf to sepak takraw.
Experience
Writer
May 2015 - Sep 2015
Writing articles (tennis, horse racing, rugby union) combining news and betting odds to increase customer engagement.
Sports Desk Editor
Apr 2013 - Present
Writing and sub-editing previews and reviews for major sports events and matches. Providing live football coverage through a “facts and figures” feed on the major European leagues, Champions League and international tournaments. Content for social media and electronic programme guide. Training new employees and running feedback sessions.
Biography Writer/Sub-editor
Apr 2013 - Feb 2018
Researching, writing and sub-editing athlete biographies for sports federations and international events, including attending the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and 2016 Olympic Games.
Reporter/Sports Reporter
Jul 2010 - Mar 2012
Working in the newsroom – cutting audio, writing news scripts and assisting with live news programmes. Attending post-match press conferences and conducting
interviews with football players and managers.
Education
Journalism
Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Semester exchange