About me
I am a young professional, motivated to develop my career as an editor. I have always had a keen interest in the media industry and a keen aptitude for marketing, advertising, design and business development.
I am creative in my thinking, and efficient with a keen eye for detail, as well as time management skills, proven by my track record of proof reading and copy-editing to a high standard for three specialist, monthly magazines in my current job role.
Work history
Editor
Promotion from Sales position.
• Creating all editorial content for three specialist monthly magazines: OV Travel, Pixel and Sussex Business Times (B2B & B2C titles within travel, business and photography sectors).
• Editing and proofreading all content before going to press: ensuring consistent tone and branding, with correct grammar throughout.
• Working collaboratively with sales and design teams in order to organise monthly flat-plans and meet strict monthly deadlines.
• Self-managing workload.
• Attending industry events and building relationships with clients, suppliers and PR agencies.
• Drafting press releases and content for e-shots/mailers.
• Website (using Wordpress) and social media platform content upkeep for all magazines.
• Keeping up to date with latest travel, business and photography news.
Sales Title Manager
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• Selling print advertising space in OV Travel magazine.
• Calling and pitching to prospective clients.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients via telephone, in person and through emails.
• Revitalising the brand: implemented new front cover design and established brand for OV Travel magazine.
Skills
- Presenting
- Event Management
- Relationship Management
- Interviewing
- Social Media Management
- Travel Writing and Photography
- Advertising Sales
- Proofreading and Copy Editing
- Photography
- Content and Media Writing
- Indesign Illustrator Photoshop
- Magazine Feature Writing
- Writing Editing Skills
- Chairing Events
- Website Maintenance
Education
Psychology BSc
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Received an upper 2:1 Undergraduate Degree.
Undertook modules in: Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Psychology, Perception, Neuroscience, Memory and Mental Health.
A Levels
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English Literature; grade A
Photography; grade A
Psychology; grade A*
Spanish (AS Level); grade B