Christine Cawthorne

Web Journalism tutor

Christine is a web editor with an outstanding track record in producing lively web content.

After graduating with a degree in Journalism Studies at Sheffield University, Christine worked as the managing editor for their student newspaper, Steel Press, before completing an internship at Yahoo!.

She spent several years working as an online journalist across four BBC Local websites before moving into the team supporting the teams working on all the Local sites around the country.

Christine set up her own company Crocstar Media in early 2008 providing content for websites. She has continued working for both the BBC and Yahoo! as well as taking on work for the Aol homepage, a high-profile Government department and Bauer Radio Group´s Workmoose recruitment websites as well as producing creative and marketing copy for Boots, Wilkinsons and Argos.

Christine has a strong interest in usability and accessibility as well as a passion for grammar.