I currently work in PR and Social Media Marketing for two well-known fashion brands. 
Prior to marketing I have worked for ITV at Good Morning Britain in their newsroom, a luxury fashion and lifestyle magazine in New York City and worked at New! and Star magazine in London.
Academically, I obtained a Journalism degree from the University of Sunderland. My dissertation was made up of five long-read articles focused on legalised drugs and their addictions.
I have a gold standard NCTJ qualification which includes subjects such as media law, video journalism, public affairs and journalism for a digital audience. I have also been awarded 100WPM shorthand.


You can contact me at any time at sjk0901@hotmail.com.


BELLA NYC Magazine

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Famous Celebrities Get Involved to Support and Promote Fur-Free Fashion

Friday November 23, was internationally recognized as Fur Free Friday and many celebrities got involved and spoke out against the ‘horrific suffering’ of animals that are currently being killed for the use in the fur trade. Many designers and well-known fashion brands are turning their backs on the fur industry. During 2018 alone, Burberry, Donatella Versace, DKNY, Donna Karan, Gucci and Micheal Kors all announced their brand-new fur free policies with Jean Paul Gaultier pledging to also join t
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Impress your Family and Friends This Season with Unique Desert Inspired Holiday Cocktails

With holiday season just around the corner it’s time to start preparing and planning our special, tasty food and drinks set to satisfy all our family and friends across the holidays. Celebrity caterer and owner of Elegant Affairs, serving New York, The Hamptons and Long Island, Andrea Correale, has switched up some of our favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas inspired deserts and created four unique, boozy cocktails that will keep everyone and their sweet tooth’s fulfilled, all season long! Add D
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Check Out Some Picturesque Outdoor Fire Pit Locations Just in Time for The Colder Seasons

There’s just something magical about this time of year and getting cozy around an open fire with a drink in your hand and a blanket on your knees, enjoying the beauty of the colder weather. We have rounded up some of the best hotels that offer that extra bit of ambience and feature an outdoor fire pit. With more and more hotels adding this cozy, statement accessory there’s no shortage of places for you to try out this season with your family and friends. Located 120 feet above the iconic Market
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Check Out the Best Events Held in Central Park This Season

Central Park is just one part of the beating heart that makes up New York City and as the colors are consistently changing, this time of year makes for one of the prettiest times to visit. The park, which covers an area of 840 acres, is one of the main tourist attractions and this month there are a number of events and activities that have been scheduled for the season and to kick off the start of the holidays; From Christmas Lighting Ceremony’s to a Memorial Walk, check out the best events happ
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Discover One Of Monterey’s Most Heavenly Destinations

If you’re looking for character, culture and breath-taking views then you may want to start planning your trip to the coastal getaway of Monterey, California. Offering a host of historic site-seeing adventures, scenic beaches and world-class golf courses Monterey has endless experiences to offer, ensuring you will spend your days getting lost in its charm. Overlooking the Monterey Bay, the newly renovated Portola Hotel & Spa, offering a home-from-home unique stay. After being awarded the Condé
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Introducing Telavivie, The First Of Its Kind Fashion Website

We got to know Telavivie founder and chief editor Talia Schnitkes Ben-Ta, chatting all things fashion, beauty and family and how she personally hand-picks every item she adds to the Telavivie collection. Telavivie is more than just an online shopping website, it is the first of its kind, dedicated to the attractive fashion, taste and style of the beautiful Tel-Aviv, Israel. The website is focused on showcasing the best talents in fashion that Tel-Aviv has to offer. How did Telavivie come to li
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Fashion Label Becomes First Ever to Launch All- Size Clothing Brand at Paris Fashion Week

The Dara Senders label is officially being launched as a brand during Paris Fashion Week 2018. This will be the first time a designer is launching a collection during Paris Fashion Week with size inclusivity at the forefront. The all-women’s luxury, contemporary clothing brand is being premiered on September 26th. With the creation of her label with sizes that range from small and petite to 3XL, Dara Senders has set forth to achieve that all women, no matter their shape and size, feel and look

7 Star Lifestyle

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Love, Lust and Lakes: A Valentines retreat at The Belsfield, a Laura Ashley Hotel

Unrivalled in character and charm, step into a realm of romance this Valentine’s Day at Laura Ashley Hotel, The Belsfield. Overlooking the largest body of water in the Lake District: Lake Windermere, The Belsfield is a mere five minute stroll from the small, buzzing town of Bowness-on-Windermere which boasts millions of visitors each year. Only two miles from the home of iconic writer, Beatrix Potter, this landmark hotel sits in the most enviable location above the lakeside shores of Windermere
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Discover New York's Timeless Library Collection Hotels

New York City, a place filled with dreams, lights and skyscrapers is home to thousands of luxury hotels. From trendy locations in Soho to all-exclusive, elegant hotels on fifth avenue, there are so many to choose from. So, when the opportunity came for us to visit Manhattans, The Library Collection we just couldn’t resist. The Library Collection consists of four New York boutique hotels, Hotel Elysee, The Library Hotel, Casablanca and the Giraffe Hotel, each offering their own distinct charm an
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The Tavern On The Green: Is There A More Idyllic Setting In New York City?

Sitting subtly on the western edge of probably one of the world’s prettiest public parks, you enter the Tavern on The Green and the overwhelming whirlwind of Central Park and New York City is instantly left behind. Guests are scooped up into this enchanting modern tavern, seemingly able to forget that they are in the beating heart of one of the world’s most popular destinations. Originally transformed from an 1800s sheep fold to a 1934 restaurant, Tavern on The Green was officially reopened in
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Introducing London's first luxury canal boat hotel

This summer, step aboard The Boathouse London – a distinct addition to London’s boutique hotel scene. The Boathouse London is an industrial style barge turned contemporary bolthole for when we fancy something a little out of the ordinary. Launching tonight, in partnership with home design brand MADE.COM, the evening will offer guests a range of drinks by Diageo, canapés by Social Pantry, desserts from Deliciously Ella, and of course, a tour of the eclectically designed hotel boat itself. Prov
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The best London Steak restaurants

We know a good steak can be a Godsend for true carnivores, so we researched some of the best London steak restaurants and painstakingly narrowed it down to our top five for your future dining pleasure. On the former site of an iconic Chelsea pub, this restaurant was described by Steak Revolution, a Netflix documentary, as the best steak in the world and has recently won Best Local Bar in the 2018 London Bar and Club awards. Featuring José Gordon’s world famous steak from the Spanish village J
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Discover why Isabel is quite possibly the best Argentinian restaurant in London

Albemarle Street, Mayfair is home to restaurateur and designer Juan Santa Cruz’s latest luxury drinking and dining restaurant venture, Isabel. Whether you’re looking for a spot of weekend brunch, an indulgent melt-in-the-mouth meal or after-hours drinking with late-night lounge vibes, this prestigious venue, which is sprinkled with charm, has it all. Entering through velvet rope, you are welcomed by waitresses wearing garments created by Columbian designer, Johanna Ortiz. On paper, open until

SR-News

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The North East's own Winter Wonderland has officially opened

Sunderland City Councilor for Public Health, Wellness and Culture, John Kelly said: "Working with our community and business partners including Sunderland BID (Business Improvement District), we successfully stage several large-scale events throughout the year." “This includes the Christmas programme which has grown over the years to attract more and more visitors into our city centre." “The switch-on of the Christmas lights with Pixie Lott was hugely popular, and we hope that the ice skating,

The North East’s top 10 must foodie hot spots that will make any cheat day #WorthIt – SR News

Diet seven days a week and feel like you deserve a cheat? Whether you suffer from cheat day envy or struggle to satisfy those daily calorific cravings, this foodie bucket list is designed to ensure that every spoonful is as rewarding and #worthit as the last. Sometimes the struggle is real and the decision of where to eat and where to invest those precious calories takes over your thoughts. But look no further, these 10 indulgent places will make your cheat day oh so worth it. Man Vs Food – T

Seaham Dad calls for change to festival attendance age after daughters death – SR News

A Seaham dad has started a petition to raise the festival attendance age after his daughter, 17 year-old Megan Bell, died when attending music festival T in the Park last summer. Chris Bell, 45, who is self-employed, began the petition to raise the age limit for festivals throughout the UK after his daughter, Megan, died at the Strathallan’s festival. It was her second time attending the weekend event. Mr Bell said: “I started the petition when I found out that there was open drug and alcohol