Chris Parkin
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Chris Parkin

Journalist - Content Editor - Managing EditorBath, United Kingdom
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Chris Parkin

Journalist - Content Editor - Managing EditorBath, United Kingdom
About me
Chris is an established media professional with 20 years' experience working across print and digital platforms. He brings a creative spark, a real eye for detail, and a wealth of production skills to every project he works on. Starting out as an arts, culture and lifestyle writer and editor at Time Out London, Chris has since worked with publications including the Guardian, NME, British Airways’ High Life, BBC and many more. Every year, he edits Glastonbury Festival’s official onsite newspaper, The Glastonbury Free Press. In 2012, Red Bull Music approached Chris to conceive an international music site, which he helmed for nearly a decade, helping the brand tell its story across editorial, social media and video. As well as Red Bull, Chris has worked with major brands such as Formula 1 and The Student Room, helping them deliver editorial projects for both B2C and B2B audiences. He also works with brands and businesses to spruce up their marketing collateral and help them find their tone of voice. Specialties: Digital Content, Brand Publishing, Journalism, Storytelling, Content Creation, Content Curation, Copywriting, Content Marketing, Commissioning, Technical writer, Professional Writers, Brand Publishing, Branded content, Creative Content, Editorial Management, Scheduling, Production.
Work history
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    Editor, Glastonbury Free PressGlastonbury Festival
    Glastonbury, United KingdomFreelance
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    Writer and editorVarious
    Bath, United KingdomFreelance
    Print and digital clients: Time Out, Guardian, NME, F1: The Official Formula 1 Magazine, British Airways' High Life, Eurostar's Metropolitan, BBC, Yahoo!, Red Bull Music, Long Live Vinyl, Arise, The London Magazine. Publishing clients: Cedar Communications, Ink Publishing, MediaClash, Anthem. Commercial clients (B2C, B2B): Topman, Formula 1, Red Bull, Virgin Trains, The Student Room, Philips de Pury, Village Green Studio.
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Skills
  • Content
  • Content Commissioning
  • Content Creatiion
  • Web Content
  • Journalism
  • Copywriting
  • Writing
  • Editorial Copy
  • Copywriting Editorial
  • B2B Editorial
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    Broadcast JournalismNottingham Trent University
     - United Kingdom