CLELAND THOM
Principal of College of Media and Publishing
"Samson is a hard-working and inspiring media all-rounder, with an excellent range of journalism, PR and social media skills.
"I have worked with him for several years and have been hugely impressed by his enthusiasm and commitment. He is always brimming with ideas, and is eager to find new challenges, not just in media, PR and journalism, but in voluntary and community work, too.
"He is highly intelligent, and thinks deeply about people and issues. He is very well-informed about current events and international affairs, and especially politics, where he has a grasp and interest in the issues that is unusual among people of his generation.
"He has already shone in internships and work placements at Transport for London, the Guardian and many others, and I know from my contacts in media, PR and journalism that I am not alone in thinking that Samson is someone with huge potential.
"Or you could abbreviate it to: ‘He’s a cool dude"!
GERRY SAMMON
Former editor, North and East Manchester Advertiser
Principal of College of Media and Publishing
"Samson is a hard-working and inspiring media all-rounder, with an excellent range of journalism, PR and social media skills.
"I have worked with him for several years and have been hugely impressed by his enthusiasm and commitment. He is always brimming with ideas, and is eager to find new challenges, not just in media, PR and journalism, but in voluntary and community work, too.
"He is highly intelligent, and thinks deeply about people and issues. He is very well-informed about current events and international affairs, and especially politics, where he has a grasp and interest in the issues that is unusual among people of his generation.
"He has already shone in internships and work placements at Transport for London, the Guardian and many others, and I know from my contacts in media, PR and journalism that I am not alone in thinking that Samson is someone with huge potential.
"Or you could abbreviate it to: ‘He’s a cool dude"!
GERRY SAMMON
Former editor, North and East Manchester Advertiser
“Samson came to my notice when he approached me about some written projects he wanted to get involved in. He was eager and bubbling with enthusiasm … and he wasn’t yet 16.
“Since then he has had a very interesting and insightful piece on asylum seekers printed in the North East Manchester Advertiser. I’m very happy to say, and he was given the title of Youth Community Correspondent.
"I wish I could put what Samson has in a bottle and sell it."
ELISABETH RIBBANS
Former managing editor, Guardian News & Media
“As managing editor I was impressed with how well you’d prepared for your placement and the way you made the most of your time here.
"Colleagues who met you all commented on your winning combination of confidence, curiosity and courteousness.
"Your studied interest in current affairs, your natural inquisitiveness and your desire to discover the human picture behind the facts and figures, are key ingredients for success.
“Your placement began with two days on general news, under the guidance of reporter Lexi Topping, who found you outgoing, positive and go-getting.
“She was very impressed that you took the initiative to introduce yourself to the deputy editor and show him your portfolio on your first day, an act of confidence that inspired her admiration!"
JILL INSLEY
Guardian’s former head of consumer
“Samson was a very determined young man. I was impressed with his confidence and just how seriously he took things.”
BECKY GARDINER
Former editor of the Guardian’s comment is free pages
“It was a pleasure to have you, and the work you did on the spread sheet was more helpful than you can possibly imagine!
“I’m sure you have a great future ahead of you, and wish you the very best of luck.”
LYNNE BRANNAN
Guardian’s senior editorial administrator
"I worked with Samson while he gained work experience on the Guardian Money and Consumer section, and on Guardian Comment.
"He was asked to research and to write copy amongst other tasks. He is conscientious, committed and pro active.
"He will undertake any tasks willingly - and he is an exceptionally nice young man. The editors concerned were very impressed with him, his work, and his general work ethic."
BRETT LEPPARD
Then student politics editor at The Demon magazine; Now social media editor at Metro newspaper
“Samson has proved to be a very dedicated and diligent writer, doing well to stick to deadlines and write about issues with a twist.”
“Since then he has had a very interesting and insightful piece on asylum seekers printed in the North East Manchester Advertiser. I’m very happy to say, and he was given the title of Youth Community Correspondent.
"I wish I could put what Samson has in a bottle and sell it."
ELISABETH RIBBANS
Former managing editor, Guardian News & Media
“As managing editor I was impressed with how well you’d prepared for your placement and the way you made the most of your time here.
"Colleagues who met you all commented on your winning combination of confidence, curiosity and courteousness.
"Your studied interest in current affairs, your natural inquisitiveness and your desire to discover the human picture behind the facts and figures, are key ingredients for success.
“Your placement began with two days on general news, under the guidance of reporter Lexi Topping, who found you outgoing, positive and go-getting.
“She was very impressed that you took the initiative to introduce yourself to the deputy editor and show him your portfolio on your first day, an act of confidence that inspired her admiration!"
JILL INSLEY
Guardian’s former head of consumer
“Samson was a very determined young man. I was impressed with his confidence and just how seriously he took things.”
BECKY GARDINER
Former editor of the Guardian’s comment is free pages
“It was a pleasure to have you, and the work you did on the spread sheet was more helpful than you can possibly imagine!
“I’m sure you have a great future ahead of you, and wish you the very best of luck.”
LYNNE BRANNAN
Guardian’s senior editorial administrator
"I worked with Samson while he gained work experience on the Guardian Money and Consumer section, and on Guardian Comment.
"He was asked to research and to write copy amongst other tasks. He is conscientious, committed and pro active.
"He will undertake any tasks willingly - and he is an exceptionally nice young man. The editors concerned were very impressed with him, his work, and his general work ethic."
BRETT LEPPARD
Then student politics editor at The Demon magazine; Now social media editor at Metro newspaper
“Samson has proved to be a very dedicated and diligent writer, doing well to stick to deadlines and write about issues with a twist.”
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