WELCOMING NIAMH CAMPBELL TO THE WIMB CIC LEADERSHIP TEAM
WOMEN IN MEDIA BELFAST LEADERSHIP TEAM (LEFT) NIAMH CAMPEBLL, (TOP RIGHT) PATRICIA MACBRIDE, (BOTTOM RIGHT) AMANDA FERGUSON
We’ve got news.
Women in Media Belfast is pleased to announce from August 2024 we are now a Community Interest Company (CIC). More detail to follow on that in due course.
And that’s not all. Joining Amanda Ferguson and Patricia MacBride on the WIMB CIC senior leadership team is the very talented Niamh Campbell.
You can read more about us and the WIMB timeline so far here.
Niamh Campbell is currently a full-time journalist for The Belfast Telegraph, covering everything from breaking news to sports and politics, as well as writing features and hosting podcasts.
From Co Tyrone, she has an undergraduate degree in Linguistics & Literature from Queen’s University Belfast, but found her true calling when she studied journalism at Ulster University.
She has previously worked for BBC News and BBC Sport NI, and is particularly interested in covering mental health issues, social injustices in Northern Ireland, and stories regarding women in sport.
Niamh said: “I have been involved with Women In Media Belfast since its inception. I am thrilled to be joining its leadership team, as I have found great inspiration and camaraderie from the other leaders in the group.
"Women In Media provides a great way of networking with other fantastic people that share similar interests, and I personally haven't come across any other local organistion that helps provide the same opportunities that it does.
"I have met so many other inspiring and incredible women through WIMB, and learned a lot so far, and can't wait to help others do the same."
Patricia said: “I am very excited to work with Niamh Campbell as we enter the newest chapter of Women in Media Belfast CIC.
“When WIMB met to discuss one of our first events, Niamh was a student journalist who was eager to be involved because she could see the importance and value of creating opportunities for women to uplift one another and provide support in what can be a very challenging industry.
“Now, as a seasoned journalist, she has a wealth of knowledge to share and enthusiasm by the bucketload. Exciting times ahead!”
Amanda said: “The first time I met Niamh it was clear to me what an intelligent, warm and lovely young woman she was. They say ‘cream rises’ and Niamh’s star quality was evident from the start of her career. I am so pleased she is joining us on the WIMB adventure as we embrace our new CIC direction.”
And that’s not all.
We are busy planning our autumn 2024 event. Details to follow later this month so in the meantime, please save the date - Thursday, October 24, 10am-2pm.
Thanks
Niamh, Patricia, and Amanda (WIMB CIC)
