Search and trends writer for NewcastleWorld and the Shields Gazette, Jason has years of experience of both news and sport writing. Having moved to the North East for university from Kent in 2016, Jason started working at National World in September 2021 after a degree in sports journalism from the University of Sunderland as well as a year spent working at the university. He started within the Sunderland Echo’s patch before moving to Newcastle and South Tyneside at the start of 2023. Jason’s main passion is for sport, which saw him initially work for Kent Sports News during his final school years in the South East, giving him his first sense of reporting on both current events and sporting matches across the county. When he is not working, Jason is often found watching sport of any form, from following his team Ebbsfleet United across the country to local basketball, football and cricket events or at gigs. Live music has been a part of his life for a long time and multiple evenings each month are spent watching, reviewing and enjoying live music across the region. In addition to sport and music, Jason can also be found across restaurants and bars in the North East looking for the best vegetarian food on offer across the area.