Mel O'Brien
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Mel O'Brien

Editor | Production Coordinator | 5+ Years Audiobook Publishing Experience | ProofreaderLondon, United Kingdom
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Mel O'Brien
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Mel O'Brien

Editor | Production Coordinator | 5+ Years Audiobook Publishing Experience | ProofreaderLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I’m a creative audiobook industry professional and online editor, currently evolving in a digital content/editorial capacity. I have proven expertise casting and producing audiobooks; supervising casting teams; managing workflows; negotiating contracts; and overseeing fast-paced, high-volume production schedules. I have cast over 700 audiobooks to date, including Michael Owen's memoir 'Reboot', John Caudwell's 'Love, Pain & Money', and the popular YA series 'Loki' by Louie Stowell. Beyond audiobooks, I also specialise in copy-editing and proofreading digital content, bringing editorial clarity, accuracy and consistency to website copy so that my clients can confidently hit publish. I work with businesses, coaches, and creatives from both the US and the UK. With over 5 years of experience in the audiobook industry and almost a decade of working with words, I bring a meticulous eye and a genuine love for storytelling to every project. Based in London from March 2024. Skills: Audiobook Casting, Pre-production, Talent management, Journalism, Editing, Proofreading, Audiobook Production, WordPress, Blog Writing, Scheduling. Style Guides: New Hart’s Rules, Chicago Manual of Style.
Skills
  • Audio Editing
  • Casting
  • Production Co-ordination
  • Proofreading
  • Writing
  • Web Design
Education
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    BA Journalism (Hons)University of Lincoln
     - Lincoln, United Kingdom
    Gained experience in reporting, post-production editing, research, storyboarding and writing features. Modules included: * Media Law (copyright, libel, ethical reporting) * TV Production * Radio Production * Online/Magazine * Feature Writing Extra projects included volunteering at local radio stations Siren FM and Lincs FM to present or provide stories, Day Editor/Web Designer/Social Media Manager for student-lead broadcast website and shooting/editing promotional content for several local causes.