Jamie Tomkins

Jamie Tomkins

Freelance Writer and Brand ConsultantLondon, United Kingdom
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Jamie Tomkins

Jamie Tomkins

Freelance Writer and Brand ConsultantLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I’m a freelance writer and brand consultant with extensive experience client and agency-side—from interviewing Bond villains for GQ magazine to racing BMWs with the England Rugby team. I’ve avoided death in the French Pyrenees with Rapha, built websites for the UK Government, and spoken on panels for the Sustainable Brands conference. I believe in the power of words—their ability to affect how we view ourselves, others and the world. So it’s important to choose those words carefully. I love to work with progressive, future-facing and conscious brands within fashion, art and music. Those that use the power of words for good—to communicate, create and connect.
Projects
  • Timberland
    TimberlandAs part of Timberland’s new global brand campaign, it wanted to tease the new strapline “Built for the Bold” in local markets. I wrote the copy for an OOH mural on Shoreditch’s famous Great Eastern Street. In keeping with Timberland’s bold messaging and the creative spirit of Village Underground, I came up with the line “Bold knows no boundaries”. It nods to the creative who colours outside of the lines and, in true boldness, we painted it straight onto the wall in big letters, ignoring the bou
  • Fashioning Masculinities at the V&A: do clothes really make the man?
    Fashioning Masculinities at the V&A: do clothes really make the man?I headed down to the V&A’s new exhibition, Fashioning Masculinities, to find out how something as transient as fashion shapes our perception of what it means to be a man. Feature for Mission Statement Magazine.
  • Interview with Mads Mikkelsen for British GQ.
    Interview with Mads Mikkelsen for British GQ.It’s not often you get to talk to a Bond villain, let alone one as prestigious as Mads Mikkelsen. Interview for GQ Magazine’s GQ&A feature.
  • freckl.
    freckl.freckl. has one mission: to help brands and eCommerce businesses display and deliver their products in packaging that impacts their customers, not the planet. I worked with them to develop their website UX and copy, as well as scripts for social videos.
  • BMW
    BMWBMW has had many industry firsts and their push into sustainable manufacturing and driving is helping to accelerate industry-wide change. From collaborations with influencers to sustainable dining guides and the release of new, luxury models, BMW’s communications cover a wide range of topics within the premium, luxury and sustainability sectors—all of which need to be delivered in the BMW tone of voice. Over the last year, I have produced copy for a number of social posts, and CRM campaigns,
  • Copy for Amazon Prime Video Press Pack
    Copy for Amazon Prime Video Press PackAmazon Prime Video spent the season following Tottenham Hotspur for the latest instalment of their All or Nothing series. I produced copy for the internal pitch deck and press packs—centred around the idea of “the theatre of football”.
Work history
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    Writer and Brand ConsultantSelf Employed
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    I love to work with progressive, future-facing and conscious brands within fashion, art and music. Those that use the power of words for good—to communicate, create and connect. Typical projects include: — Writing copy across all touchpoints, including: video scripts, emails, social posts, print, OOH, PR, websites, creative presentations, and pitch decks. — Advising on, and writing, brand strategy documents, including: brand mission, vision, values, archetypes, tone of voice, key messages, USP’s, information layout, UX/UI. — Interviewing people and celebrities for content. — Developing new brand names. — Organising and participating in brand workshops.
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    Marketing DirectorOritain
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Oritain is a sustainable technology company working in fashion. Highlights include working alongside the likes of Kering, Theory, Cotton USA, and Supima to deliver joint communication plans, as well as speaking on the Sustainable Brands panel in Detroit. Roles and responsibilities included: — Developing the global marketing strategy and multi-channel campaigns. — Developing numerous communication strategies for clients to launch partnership. — Delivering a variety of marketing activities across press, social, CRM, awards, sponsorships, exhibitions and events. — Pitching and writing all customer and client-facing communication. — Communicating with and managing internal stakeholders up to board and investor level. — Managing and maintaining the Oritain brand across touchpoints and partner communications. — Ghostwriting for the CEO.
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Skills
  • Writing
  • Journalism
  • Sustainable Fashion
  • Copywriting
  • Brand Strategy
  • Public Speaking
  • Editing Copy
  • Proofreading
Education
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    MSc International Financial and Political RelationsLoughborough University
     - Loughborough, United Kingdom
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    BA EnglishLoughborough University
     - Loughborough, United Kingdom
Awards
    The IPA (The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) logo
    The IPA (The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) logo
    IPA Digital PerformanceThe IPA (The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)
    The IPA (The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) logo
    The IPA (The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) logo
    IPA Advanced Leadership and DelegationThe IPA (The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)
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