About
Julz Pratt
I have been exploring photography and video editing since I worked out how to hook up a Betamax and and a Sony video camera. Websites and social media are the logical progression in telling compelling stories
Communication Manager for Yorkshire Sport. June 2006 - June 2026
COMMUNICATIONS.
Area of work:
Press & PR
Marketing & Communication
Development and direction of Yorkshiresport.org & social media
Video production, photography & graphic design
Work history
Communication Manager 2006 - 2026
Trash ii Treasure
2005 - now
Bradford MDC
Tour de Yorkshire Communications 2014
Huddersfield Examiner
Website content developer 2000 - 2001
Commercial Journalism 2001 - 2004
Exhibitions & Festivals
Holmfirth Artweek - 2005 - 2015
Previous Experience:
History:
I have been involved in digital media since 1997 when he started building websites with a copy of HTML for Dummies. I joined the Huddersfield Examiner classified advertising department in search of a career in journalism.
In 2001 I moved up to the editorial floor and became content developer for the Huddersfield Examiner's website during Trinity Mirror's development and national rollout of their 'New Media' platform - the icNetwork.
In 2001 I became Editor of the Examiner's lifestyle magazine and spent three years writing, editing, photographing and designing, also working on leisure guides and promotional material.
In 2005 the magazine closed so I set up an art business, curating a successful fringe exhibition in Holmfirth Artweek and shortly moved into video production.
Most recent role
I joined West Yorkshire Sport in 2006, job-sharing the Communication and Events role. I became Communications Manager for both West Yorkshire Sport and South Yorkshire Sport and both organisations became Yorkshire Sport Foundation in 2016.
For 20 years I led the development of websites, social media, press releases, design and print publications, and brand management.
Other roles
In 2014 I worked with Bradford MDC on Tour de Yorkshire comms.
I also sat on the Active Partnership National Organisation’s Marcomms steering group, representing Yorkshire and sharing best practice.
Education:
B.A. (Hons) Philosophy,
B.Sc. (Hons) Textile Technology,
CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing.
Personal Sporting Interests:
Julian took up mountain biking shortly after joining WYSport - which shows there really is hope for anyone.
He started running a mile a day when the This Girl Can campaign launched in 2005.
Outside of work
A fan of the creative arts, I have a rock band, practice zen meditation and archery.