Hello there. I am a writer and creative based in London who has worked in this biz for a decade. I am extremely for hire right now. Open to various propositions. The holy grail is steady research & writing work (16ish hours a week) from a steady client. See my website for select portfolio, areas of expertise, skills & testimonials.
Work history
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Film journalist and writerVarious
London, United KingdomFreelance
Clients/publishers include: Little White Lies, HUCK magazine, Sight & Sound, BFI, Time Out London, NME, Bright Wall/Dark Room, Curzon Film World, Arrow Films, Barbican Centre, VICE, Lexi Cinema, Falmouth University, Somerset House, Harper Collins, the BBC
Written commissions include: film reviews, features, interviews, essays and sponsored editorial.
Speaking gigs include: introducing films, lecturing, conducting Q&As, contributing to panels, podcasts and BBC radio
Personal artistic projects include: writing, directing and co-producing a short film (I Do Not Sleep, 2017) and my first book out 15 November 2018 with Harper Collins (Wes Anderson, Close-Ups Book 1)
Like every freelancer in the digital age I make careful use of my social media accounts channeling a blend of passion and clarity. You can find me on Twitter and Instagram by searching my full name 'Sophie Monks Kaufman'.
Staff writerTCOLondon
- London, United KingdomFull Time
- Supporting editor, deputy editor and creative director in creating content for LWLies print and online editions.
- Contributing reviews, features, interviews, etc for LWLies online/print editions.
- Being a part of the entire print and web publishing process (subbing, copy editing, proofing, page layouts, etc...)
- Attending screenings as regularly as possible in order to be able to pitch content / features for online and print.
- Supplying editor with ideas for cover films or concepts for future editions of the print magazine.
- Supplying creative editor with ideas for visual treatments in magazine and online.
- Supplying editor with ideas for how LWLies can improve our online presence.
- Operating LWLies social networking output
- Managing and publishing LWLies online review database.
- Contributing to the LWLies podcast
- Supporting the Editor in all aspects of the production of the print edition of LWLies.
- Curating content from across web and driving social media conversations
- Developing industry relationships with PRs, contributors, marketers and other professionals to support the development of the LWLies brand
- Creating content for film and non-film clients, including digital marketing campaigns, new publications, externalising research, localisation, etc
- Representing LWLies at industry events, festivals, talks, etc.
- Helping to run LWLies events at 71a.
Skills
- Writing
- Film Programming
- Editing Copy
- Interviewing
- Podcasting
- Social Media
- Directing
- Subbing
- Speaking
- Hosting