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David Marriott

3 years

I am absolutely blown away and humbled to win Student Journalist of the Year. Each and every one of the 1,138 students who completed the NCTJ is special, so to be recognised is very rewarding. Thank you!

NCTJ

@NCTJ_news

3 years

The next award is for the student journalist of the year, sponsored by @Independent . The winner is @DavidTMarriott who studied at @sheffjournalism . David achieved the best diploma results with 7 As and 100wpm shorthand #NCTJawards

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David Marriott

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9 months

🚨I am delighted to say I will be joining the team at @BBCBreakfast . I’m really excited to be joining the UK’s most watched morning show. I’m also extremely grateful to the @GranadaReports team who have taught me so much over the last 2 years.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

New Blackburn @Rovers manager Jon Dahl Tomasson tells me how excited he is at the idea of five Lancashire clubs playing in the Championship next season.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

3 years

2001 🤝 2021 From newspaper reading toddler to Student Journalist of the Year in the very same spot!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

University? Completed it mate. Sadly, I have to pretend I’m at Firth Court when in reality I’m 200 miles away. I will never forget what I have achieved and the people I have met during my three years in Sheffield. An incredible city full of extraordinary people. I love you all.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

7 years

The happiest moment of my life #alevelresultsday

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

Two years late, I graduated from @sheffjournalism today. I met a lot of fantastic people along the way. I’m excited to continue my journalism journey now at @GranadaReports

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

🚨| Pleased to announce I have been promoted the role of PJ at the end of my traineeship. I will be extending my stay at @GranadaReports until April next year.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

An honour to win an award for the highest Court Reporting exam result in the UK last year. I dedicate it to @MarkHannaMedia . His teaching is what got me here!

NCTJ

@NCTJ_news

4 years

A huge well done to @DavidTMarriott , a third-year @sheffjournalism student, who has won the award for best result in the court reporting exam. Keep up the good work! 🌟 #NCTJStudentCouncil

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

Pleased to see my final @NCTJ_news grade has come through, meaning I am officially a ‘Gold Standard’ journalist! Many hours went into this over the last three years and I’m happy the work has paid off.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

3 years

🚨BREAKING🚨 I will be joining the team at ITV @GranadaReports as an #ITVNewsTrainee in January. This is the next step in my journalism journey and I’m so excited to get started!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

Honoured to win the @PA award for the highest performance at @sheffjournalism . Thank you to Pete Clifton for his kind words too. I dedicate this award to all of my peers who were along the journey with me.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

JOB NEWS🚨| I will be joining the @ukhomeoffice in September as a Content Designer. I am very thankful for the opportunity and look forward to getting started!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

I’ve now finished my attachment at national @ITVNews . I’ve learnt a lot over the last two months on the three flagship news programmes. This week, I’ve also stepped in to help the @itvlondon team with their bulletins. On Monday, I return to Salford and @GranadaReports .

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

BREAKING | Sheffield University to close Arts Tower floors 9 to 19 immediately after a case of #Coronavirus was diagnosed in the School of Architecture.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

Mayor @AndyBurnhamGM tells me that Greater Manchester is to take a “community led approach” to tackle violent crime. The city has secured a provisional £14.5m in funding for the Violence Reduction Unit over the next three years.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

6 years

Ready to take on the #FAPeoplesCup !

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

Great week meeting all the other #ITVTrainees . Even had a go at reading the news!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

It’s my first day @ukhomeoffice ! A quick trip to the Croydon office and then it’s back to WFH.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

The 2022 @itvnews trainees all in one photo for the first time!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

Today, I left Sheffield for the final time. I’m not sure how and when I will return, but I am hopeful that I am able to do so. Graduation next summer perhaps?

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

3 years

Wow, what a honour! That’s some good news for a Thursday evening.

NCTJ

@NCTJ_news

3 years

We're also pleased to reveal the shortlist for the Student of the Year award, which will be presented at the ceremony. Good luck to @catrionaa15 @accooban @ellen_halliday @CalumJohnson9 and @DavidTMarriott !

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

Super proud of all my @sheffjournalism friends finishing up today and tomorrow. The whole course has always been there for each other through the good times and the bad. One thing we can all agree is on that we won’t miss climbing the stairs in Mappin every day!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

8 years

I was at this game five years ago and looking forward to going with @yorkt003 tomorrow! #TogetherForEngland

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@England

8 years

Five years ago today, the #ThreeLions saw off @SeFutbol 🇪🇸 at @wembleystadium thanks to Frank Lampard's goal!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

6 years

2018 saw @England win a penalty shootout. May 2019 be as happy as the country was at that moment.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

Delighted to have been offered work experience on @SoccerAM next week. I can’t wait to meet the team and get started!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

New bio ahead of Monday. I’ve worked for years to be able to write something like this! I’m all set and ready to go.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

🚨In November I will be joining the @itvnews national newsroom in London on attachment for 7 weeks. I will be working with the output team during what could be a busy period.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

I urge @sheffielduni and/or @sheffjournalism to please adopt the no detriment assessment marking policy. Some other Russell group unis are using it and I believe it is a fair compromise for students and academia in this difficult scenario. Thank you!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

The @itvnews trainees come to @GranadaReports

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

Great day at national @itvnews with my fellow trainees. Thanks to everyone who gave up their time to meet us.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

3 years

Today is my last day at the Home Office. I’ve met some great people and I’ll miss them very much. I’ve loved working on government digital content that is seen by millions of people every day. Now, a bit of annual leave before starting at ITV News in MediaCity in January.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

A fabulous team effort to produce @GranadaReports . We made sure to have some colour matching just like @lucymitv and @ITVGranadaGamal .

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

3 years

Tonight I will be attending the #NCTJawards where I have been nominated for Student of the Year. Good luck to everyone who has been nominated!

NCTJ

@NCTJ_news

3 years

We can't wait for our Awards for Excellence ceremony on Thursday 🌟 We hope you can join us to celebrate the achievements of everyone on the shortlist! Use this link to watch the live stream at 6pm this Thursday, 18 March:

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

Been a busy week working on the bongs at the top of the Lunch, Evening and 10pm news. Last few days at lunch it’s been the @GranadaReports double act of myself and @ITVGranadaGamal 🕺

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

3 years

Today I will be talking to @sheffjournalism 3rd years about working in government. For two years running, a Sheffield graduate has been hired for this role. Come listen and maybe make it three!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

I was invited by @lisabjourno to say a few words on behalf of all students at the virtual @sheffjournalism graduation yesterday. The 'Class of 2020' have demonstrated that they have the sufficient steel (pun intended) to go very far in the future. I wish everyone all the best.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

My local non-league club @Official_BHTFC are looking for help to get some new floodlights. Any contribution is greatly appreciated! @MarkSDunford @BHillRadio @dean_7cox @TonyIncenzo

Light Up Leylands

Our goal is to raise £10,000, which will enable us to replace all of the lights and cover all of the costs involved.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

3 years

Today is my last day in Home Office communications. I have learnt so much in 4 months working on the COVID-19 response, EU transition and launch of a new immigration system. On Monday I start my next rotation in Borders and Immigration (BICS) to work on digital services.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

Receiving a reply from Louis Theroux is a very high point in my life #WatchWithLouis

Louis Theroux

@louistheroux

4 years

@DavidTMarriott I wondered that too.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

Over the moon to be offered work experience with @bbc5live later this month. It’s what dreams are made of! #jusplacement

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

Delighted to have been offered a placement at @ITVTonight . I look forward to getting started in August! #jusplacement

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

Spent the day on Returning Officer duty for @ForgeTV . Possibly one of my final acts for a station I have spent a fantastic 2.5 years with. I wish the upcoming committee every success. This is what I looked like counting up all 96 votes in time for the 7pm announcement.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

7 years

Delighted to announce my own radio program- 'The Premier League Show' on @ForgeRadio Thursday's 8am-9am. It will also be available on demand

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

Tonight marks the end of my time as Head of Sport @ForgeTV - We’ve streamed more hours at @SheffVarsity than ever before - Sports has had over 56,000 views this year - ‘Forging’ new relationships with the Sheffield ⚽️ teams @scranleykubrick over to you. I know you’ll be great.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

I’m at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Cheetham Hill to see the people of Manchester donate supplies like sanitary products and medications. These will be delivered direct to Ukraine to help those in need. See more tonight on @GranadaReports at 6pm.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

🏆 #ITVNewsAwards

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

1 year

A fantastic day at the #itvnewsawards which saw the @GranadaReports team pick up 8 awards including 5 golds.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

Big thanks to the @GMB team for hosting us this week. I’ve always wanted to work at Television Centre!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

Back in action for the final trip @GranadaReports . On digital duty before turning to the final programme on Friday. Big things to come!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

Sadly my time at @ITVTonight has come to an end. I’ve had a great two weeks and I hope I made a helpful contribution to the production of the show. I shall return to MediaCity one day! #jusplacement

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

I’ve teamed up with @BhamCityCouncil and @beatfreeks to #PassTheFact and combat Coronavirus fake news. Film your own and join the movement!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

Applications for the ITV Traineeship for October 2022 close on Sunday. Get your applications in now! Feel free to DM me to ask for advice.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

It’s the end of a decade and what a change ten years makes. From starting secondary school to almost finishing uni, 11yr old me could never have envisaged what I have achieved so far. Here’s to many more decades to come. And yes, I still have the same haircut. #2010vs2019

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

I’ve made the journey up to Salford ready to start my two weeks on Drive @bbc5live . I’ve worked very hard to get here! #jusplacement

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

Final day producing Granada @GMB with @Claire_journo before an Easter break. Next up will be a trip to Cardiff @ITVWales with my other trainees.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

I’m up bright eyed and bushy tailed in MediaCity ready for my first day at @ITVTonight ! #jusplacement

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

So many deserving people getting fantastic degree classifications today. Proud of every single one of you @sheffjournalism .

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

7 years

Happy to place third in the #Ijw17 Group Student Challenge. Not bad for some first years! @sheffjournalism

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

As I return home from my second year @sheffjournalism , I would like to thank every person who spoke to me and opened up about their lives. You are the people that make the city so great. #SheffieldIsSuper

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

6 years

Delighted to have passed my @NCTJ_news 100wpm shorthand exam. One step closer to that Gold Standard! @sheffjournalism

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

Two weeks into my time at @HODigital and enjoying it so far. Everyone is very friendly and helpful in showing me the ropes. Looking forward to taking on more responsibilities in the coming weeks.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

Louis Theroux’s #ForbiddenAmerica is (understandably) the first time he’s struggled to build a relationship with his interviewees. A brilliant insight into the fringes of American political culture. Shoutout @dandewsburyTV for the best direction I’ve ever seen in any Louis doc.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

6 years

Besides exams, my first year at @sheffjournalism is complete! I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved and had some great fun along the way!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

First few days producing my own @GMB Granada bulletins. Thanks to Rob and @ZoeMuldoon for training me!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

It’s clear that the recent #BeKind movement has been lost on some. We’re all in this together, let’s not tear each other down in the process. #covid ー19uk

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

A fun week was had in @itvanglia . Only two more trips to go!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

A @BurnleyOfficial fan with Parkinson's disease has been overwhelmed with messages after he made a newspaper advert asking for a lift to Turf Moor. My story for @GranadaReports

Football fan inundated after posting advert asking for lifts to games | ITV News

Chris Coxhead has Parkinson's and does not feel comfortable driving to Burnley from his home in Southport. | ITV News Granada

www.itv.com

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

First proper shift done as an output producer for ITV Evenings News. Thanks so much to @kellyphilip for being on hand to help me where needed.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

7 years

Onto a new chapter! #Prom2017

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

First job of the day. Julian Assange is due to appear at Westminster magistrates this morning. There is a group of protestors gathered outside. #jusplacement

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

6 years

Pleased to announce that I will be hosting the Breakfast Show on @BHillRadio 103.8FM on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s 7-10am. First show is next week!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

🚨Very happy to become a Mentor for @sheffielduni student @yasminwakefield . I’ll try to pass on some advice to help student journalists, just like @lewis_louisa and @SimonPeach did for me.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

Sadly, it is time for me to leave @bbc5live . I’ve learnt a truly enormous amount in the last two weeks and I am very grateful to the team for giving me a large amount of responsibility. To have multiple pieces go out on national radio every day is an honour! #jusplacement

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

6 years

Final PL Show recorded! Thanks to all of my wonderful guests this year for making it a double @ForgeRadio award winner!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

So #SheffVarsity 2019 is all wrapped up. Thanks to everyone took part. Here’s to next year!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

6 years

Delighted to be elected Head of Sport at @ForgeTV . Thank you to those who voted for me. I will begin my duties in September!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

So patch is coming to a close. Thank you to everyone who told us about their lives. 60 stories - daily weekday content for 12 weeks. The PM and major political leaders featured. 113k Twitter impressions. So proud of the team.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

So a new year at @ForgeTV begins once again. I am taking over as Deputy Station Manager from a man I respect & admire greatly @adam_richmond . To all prospective @sheffielduni students, check out our channel and we hope to see you join us in September!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

Tony’s flypast is like a mini Glastonbury! @BBCBreakfast #TonyGotAFlypast

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

Thank you for electing me as Deputy Station Manager @ForgeTV . Good luck to @scranleykubrick as Head of Sport as well.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

A warm welcome to those joining the @sheffjournalism family today. You’re in for a whirlwind few weeks, but if you’ve got a pen, a notepad and willingness to adapt to a new environment then you’ll smash it! #alevelresults2019

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

1 year

You can catch up with all five mental health interviews in our latest episode of the From The North podcast @lucymitv and @ITVGranadaGamal shared their thoughts about what they learnt from these five incredible people

How to help our mental health during difficult times in our life | ITV News

Each person has been through some kind of adversity in their life are now offering a message of hope to others who may have been affected by similar issues. | ITV News Granada

www.itv.com

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

An absolute dream to be reporting on the Premier League still as a student for @ForgeSport . It’s a big day as @SheffieldUnited return to the top flight.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

Doing some lives and packages this week with @GreggEastealITV and @robsmithitv (the true masters of the art).

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

6 years

Thank you to @LKhajehnoori and @aliciamhannah for the very flattering memes this year!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

2 years

🎥 | Visiting the @itvanglia team in Norwich this week

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

Today I join up with 100 young journalists from around the world at #FNW19 . An honour to represent 🇬🇧 at the conference.

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

6 years

This definitely wasn’t a staged photo. @ForgeTV #NewProfilePic

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

Had a great chat with someone also with the name David Marriott today. Was quite heartwarming!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

My footage has made it to the official #SUFC twitter! ⬇️

Sheffield United

@SheffieldUnited

5 years

YOU FILL UP MY SENSES! #SUFC 🔴

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

After today’s show, my time at @SoccerAM has sadly come to an end. Working in the Sky Sports offices has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Thank you so much to the team for having me! Did you spot the familiar looking Ball boy?

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

I make a brief appearance on tomorrow evening’s edition of @ITVTonight as part of a dramatic reconstruction. If that’s not sufficient a reason to tune in, I don’t know what is!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

7 years

Great first term @sheffjournalism . It has confirmed to me that I have chosen the correct career path!

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

5 years

Sadly we’ve had to say goodbye for now, but this is just the beginning of a dynamic team! Please go and follow these lovely and talented young people. #FNW19 @Melissa57453638 @econwayreports @joshsandiford_ @andressittaa

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

1 year

The second instalment of my mental health series is now available to view. In this part, @lucymitv spoke to @ethansgrumps about resilience. It was a fascinating insight into the mentality of a man who has experienced the most devastating news imaginable

How a man with terminal prostate cancer conquered his fear of dying | ITV News

Tony Collier was told he had incurable prostate cancer in 2017. His initial prognosis was that he had at worst two years to live. | ITV News Granada

www.itv.com

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David Marriott

@DavidTMarriott

4 years

I will be interviewed tonight on @BBCSheffield by @SibandaSile just after 8pm on what it’s like to graduate during a pandemic. You can tune in on the BBC Sounds app.

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