Tim Nixon
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Tim Nixon

Freelance Journalist/EditorUnited Kingdom
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Tim Nixon
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Tim Nixon

Freelance Journalist/EditorUnited Kingdom
About me
I take a meticulous approach to my profession, ensuring all copy that I write and edit is of the highest standard and bursting with personality. I am a dedicated team player and leader, with a proven track record in getting the best out of staff – maintaining efficient levels of motivation and morale. I am organised, adaptable, embrace new challenges, write with flair and passion, and thrive working under the pressure of deadlines. I’m reliable, trustworthy and a highly effective communicator.
Work history
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    PR Account ManagerGarnett Keeler PR
     - Carshalton, United KingdomFull Time
    • Leading the PR and marketing activities for clients in the automotive industry, including Michelin and ATS Euromaster. • Writing press releases to deliver clients’ key messages, steering clients’ marketing strategies, pitching for new business, troubleshooting and problem solving in times of crisis, and liaising with trade publications to maximise clients’ publicity.
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    Deputy Digital Features EditorThe Sun
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    • Managing a team of 14 writers across all of The Sun’s digital platforms (online, smartphone and tablet), offering guidance and support – and playing a key role in honing their skills. • Commissioning features, overseeing the production of articles, writing sharp, enticing headlines and editing copy to a high standard. • Using my experience of the readership and SEO knowledge to help drive more traffic to articles published on digital platforms. • Standing in for the Digital Features Editor when she was on leave, attending three editorial conferences per day, liaising with the Digital Editor and taking responsibility for the department’s output.
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Skills
  • Journalism
  • Copywriting
  • Sub-editing
  • Article Writing
  • Content and Media Writing
  • Feature Articles
  • News
  • Film Journalism
  • Music Journalism
  • Entertainment Journalism
Education
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    BA (Hons) JournalismUniversity of Surrey
     - United Kingdom
    Graduated with a 2:1 degree