Andy Pag Journalist, Corporate Speaker, Photographer, Adventurer, Paraglider Pilot.andypagonthemove@gmail.com
Writing
Sex Trafficking Investigation
I originated and led a very challenging investigation which revealed the complexity of sex-trafficking within he UK among undocumented Chinese and Taiwanese women. I reported it in a 30 minute BBC radio documentary, Vice Girl or Victim?, three BBC online pieces, and live in the studio for BBC Newsline.
BBC News Online
During my first month at BBC Online I’ve published a series of news stories about sex workers.
BBC Journalism Trainee Scheme
I have been selected from 4500 candidates for one of 12 places on the year long BBC Journalism Trainee Scheme starting in September 2014. I’ll be working in Belfast across news platforms, online, radio and TV.
Event Podcasting
I’m producing and presenting a week-long series of podcasts including interviews and reporting from a paragliding festival in the US for XCmag.com
Staff Writer for HG&PG magazine
I’m a staff writer for Hang Gliding and Paragliding Magazine, generating monthly features and photography.
Motoring Correspondent for The C.G.A.
I’m the motoring correspondent for The Country Gentleman’s Association Magazine providing alternative thoughts on the world of the car.
Online Reporter for XCmag.com
I’m the new online reporter for XCmag.com, as well as being a regular contributor for their print magazine, Cross Country International.
Ueli Steck Interview
I tracked down legendary speed climber Ueli Steck to interview him about climbing three Alpine summits in one day. Different versions of the articles appeared in two print magazines.
Sports Illustrated profile of Brad Sander
I introduced paragliding to Sports Illustrated with a stunning photo essay and feature on Brad Sander’s flights in the Karakorum mountains of Pakistan.
Jocky Sanderson Interview
I landed an exclusive interview with S.I.V. guru, and paragliding celebrity Jocky Sanderson in Turkey for a 1800 word feature for Cross Country magazine.
Wired acro computer feature
This great story about Mad Scientist cum Paraglider Stuntman who built a gadget to teach himself paragliding loop the loops got snapped up by Wired for their sports website, along with versions to four other print magazines around the world. Photos and words by Andy Pag
Redbull.com Adventure Features and Gear Reviews
I’m a regular contributor to RedBull.com, writing Gear Reviews, Features and blogging for their Adventure site.