About me

WWW.EMILYBIRKETT.COM WWW.NEWJOURNO.COM A curator and writer based in County Durham. Founder of New Journo; an online editorial platform that aims to forge new conversations around culture, sport & lifestyle through a design lens. Over the years, Worked for Deco Publique, KTW London, HemingwayDesign, Freelands Foundation, Workplay and Durham Cathedral across events, communications, partnerships and content creation. Contributed to Sophie Rochester's (Yodomo) ‘Making a Living: How to Craft Your Business’ book; giving advice on how to get on the right side of an event curator and secured coverage for clients with The Guardian Guide, World of Interiors, HYPEBEAST and UK Esquire.

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  New In - Aug_Sept 23We’re not making excuses, but we also are. We’re late at getting out our August recommendations. Although, the positive spin we’re running with is that there’s been new releases and announcements made in September, that we get to include. So here we are, combining the two. Your last month(s) of things, places, and happenings have arrived. We’ve thrown an extra in there to counteract our tardiness, as an apology.
• The Guide: EdinburghWe’ve had this one cooking for a while. A recent trip helped us fine-tune details and now we’re able to launch the next edition of The Guide for Scotland’s capital. It’s a combination of traditional cobblestone streets with modern additions, Edinburgh has a big city feel but still manages to be authentic with an ability to forge connections (just speak to any independent shopkeeper), which is often a struggle in larger cities. Due to our unsolicited hiatus, we’ve treated you to extra recs and w
• New In - Jul 23We’re over halfway into the year now. Let’s celebrate the 60 recommendations we’ve already gifted you with another 10. For July, a meaningful way to journal, a book-ish podcast and a design platform dedicated to dog lovers.
• New Playlist_3Our repeated songs. The anti-curated playlist with an eclectic mix of genres so there is something for everyone.
• New In - Jun 23Say hello to your June recs, in the nick of time might we add! We’re hooked on the cricket, on the edge of our seats ready to pounce for wine-tasting tickets, and are eyeing up an old collaboration for a new purchase.
• New In - May 23Welcome to your new set of recommendations for May. This month includes; Britain’s first organic pub, a multi-functional stool/storage solution, a modern take on classical music, and an unconventional gallery space.

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Work history

FounderNew Journo
Jan 2023United KingdomPart Time
NEW CONVERSATIONS: CULTURE, SPORT & LIFESTYLE
CuratorHemingwayDesign
Jul 2018 - Jun 2022London, United KingdomFull Time
Progressed from a supporting role, to lead curator for multiple placemaking projects, markets and large-scale events incl. SAMPLE, Urban Village Fete (Greenwich Peninsula), Classic Car Boot Sale, The Drops (King’s Cross) and Box On The Docks (Media City), winner of ‘Placemaking Project of the Year’ at the Insider North West Awards (2021), all with attendances ranging from 10 - 30K. Partnership and relationship developing with content incl. traders, creatives and wider organisations such as Graduate Fashion Foundation, Coal Drops Yard retailers for The Drops Collective mentoring scheme, Design District tenants and client stakeholders.

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Skills

• Curation
• Project Management
• Community Engagement
• Research
• Design
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Writing
• Microsoft Office