Passionate and experienced Writer/Sub-editor for children. I have a creative mind, oodles of enthusiasm and a strong work ethic. Recently I've been working across Immediate Media’s portfolio of Disney magazines, which includes their most commercially successful brands such as Frozen and Disney Princess. Previous Writer/Sub-editor for the CBeebies portfolio where I was able to work with iconic brands such as Alphablocks, Numberblocks and Bluey. My true passion lies in helping our readers learn and develop, plus have fun along the way with their grown-ups. Looking to continue my editorial journey, and I’m hungry for a new challenge.
Looking to continue developing as a Writer/Editor for children.
✨Some extra details✨
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat.
- Plus plenty of knowledge of Microsoft.
- Enhanced DBS on the update service.
- Background in education as a TA (primary and secondary).
Work history
Writer/Sub-editor (Disney)Immediate Media Co.
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Immediate Media is a special interest content and platform company. I worked across our magical Disney portfolio consisting of: Frozen, Frozen Funtime, Encanto, Disney Princess Craft and Keep, and Disney Stars. I pride myself on my creative approach to bringing the magic of Disney to our readers.
My responsibilities:
- Writing, laying out and subbing pages whilst always considering Disney’s styleguides. Writing quizzes, features, puzzles, games, doodles and craft spreads.
- Contributing new, varied and creative ideas for each Disney title.
- Checking layout proofs before these go for approval with Disney.
-Organising regular magazine review sessions.
-Creating relationships with PRs and negotiating free prizes for our magazines to increase readership.
-Choosing and contacting winners for our monthly competitions.
- Conducting regular reader research and collating this information, presenting to the team to ensure our content is engaging and commercial.
- Assisting with writing eye catching covers and ‘what’s inside’ features for commercial purposes.
- Responding to customer complaints.
- Using photoshop to touch up pictures so they are ready for design.
- Writing advertorials.
- Training new writers.
- Organise, lead and present flatplans.
- Attending comp shops to come up with new ideas for our gift covermounts.
Writer/Sub-editor (CBeebies)Immediate Media Co.
- London, United Kingdom
Worked across the incredible CBeebies portfolio consisting of: CBeebies, CBeebies Art, CBeebies Special, Numberblocks, Bluey UK, Bluey Australia and Andy's Amazing Adventures.
My responsibilities:
- Writing, subbing and laying out pages. This involved knowing over 31 different brand styleguides.
- Contributing new and vibrant ideas for magazines to ensure our titles are relevant to our readers and have a current feel.
- Manager of the CBeebies Facebook channel. Creating innovative and creative graphics, responding to our dedicated fan base and posting regular updates.
- Commissioning artists with precise and detailed briefs for colourings and story artwork for our magazines.
- Managing 4 magazine mailboxes.
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Skills
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- Final Draft
- Creative Writing
- Adobe Acrobat
Education
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Bachelor of Arts English Literature and Theatre StudiesWarwick University
- Warwick, United Kingdom
Grade: 2:1
Activities and societies: Radio Presenter of 'Happy Hour' on RAW 1251AM, Member of Warwick Writing Society and Producer of the Freshers' Opera presented by Opera Warwick.
Modules in: Early Modern Drama, Nineteenth Century Literature, Gender and Sexuality, Shakespeare and Selected Dramatists of his Time, and Restoration Theatre.