Welcome to the website of Irish journalist Amanda Ferguson.

I am a Belfast based freelance journalist from the north of the city, working across Ireland, Britain and beyond.

I have been a self employed media worker since qualifying, with distinction, from the NCTJ journalism course at Belfast Metropolitan College in 2009/10. I won the Martin O’Hagan Memorial Bursary among various other awards but in recent years have taken to judging awards entries.

I specialise in Ireland affairs, mainly the north/NI, reporting on news, politics, all the major breaking news of the day, and helping drive the news agenda.

I am also keen on features, business, arts, travel and hospitality, sharing my stories and other content on social media, and providing analysis and opinions on air and various digital forums.

Depending on who you talk to they will associate me with a particular outlet I have worked, or do work for, such as The Belfast Telegraph, The Irish Times, Reuters, The Washington Post, my tv and radio broadcast appearances, and often from hosting events, or indeed from Twitter/X.

I love variety so work for a broad range of clients including ongoing roles as Reuters news agency’s Northern Ireland Correspondent, and The Washington Post’s Ireland Stringer, plus similar roles for many major broadcasters including RTÉ, the BBC and LBC.

Please do not try to email me on what you think might be my email address with clients.

You can contact me here. I will only use your contact details to respond to you.

I am used to working as part of teams in Belfast, Dublin, London, Europe, the US, and beyond as an in demand writer, broadcaster, trainer, event host and panellist.

I am a proud, career long NUJ member, and co-founder of the Women in Media Belfast community interest company, which has the key messages of amplify, empower, and engage.

I speak for myself and no-one else. You know the score. My views are my own etc!

You will find me all over the internet through much appreciated clients, and on social media. Here is a link to most of my personal pages: https://linktr.ee/amanda.ie

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Thank you/GRMA