I am a Sociology graduate from the University of Cambridge currently working in Marketing. I have specific interests in: Content Marketing, Communications, Brand Partnerships and Experiential Marketing. I also have obtained a Level 6 Qualification in Professional Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
On top of my full-time job, I am a freelance journalist. I've always had a passion for music, and that shows in my journalism. I've interviewed high-profile musicians such as Grammy-nominated artists including Jazmine Sullivan, Dua Lipa and Tiana Major9, as well as rising stars such as Enny, Amaarae, Bree Runway and others. I've also written about film, TV and politics. Check out my freelance portfolio at www.timisotire.com
My wealth of experience makes me a person who is creative, adaptable and organised.
Projects
- ‘You’re not the sum of your mistakes’ – Jazmine Sullivan’s comeback is for women who are healinghttps://gal-dem.com/jazmine-sullivan-heaux-tales-comeback-is-for-women-who-are-healing/ With Heaux Tales, Jazmine Sullivan has created music-as-therapy. She speaks on using her EP as a purge for trauma and the women who made her.
- Dua Lipa On Dressing For Confidence, Supporting Girlfriends & Proving Yourselfhttps://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/puma-dua-lipa-2 In the titular track of her sophomore album, Dua Lipa reminds us that she’s a "female alpha". The British pop star has never shied away from outlining feminist issues in her songs and as PUMA's newest global ambassador, Dua’s extending this empowerment ethos beyond her music. Partnering with other inspirational women who, like her, have moved the culture forward by challenging the standards placed on them, Dua is the face of PUMA's 'She Moves
Work history
Co-Editor of 'Black Joy'Penguin Random House UK
London, United KingdomPart Time
On the side of my full-time job, I am co-editing a non-fiction anthology of 30 essays that will be published in September, focusing on moments of joy Black Brits have found in their lives, and how this links with their sense of identity.
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Freelance JournalistMultiple Publications
London, United KingdomFreelance
I’m a freelance journalist for multiple publications. My specialism is in interviewing musicians that have historically had their genres/histories ignored in wider music journalism.
• I’ve written profiles for musicians including Dua Lipa, Jazmine Sullivan, Tiana Major9, Enny, Aluna (of AlunaGeogre) and Amaarae for publications such as Refinery 29, gal-dem, DIY, The Guardian, NME, Bustle and others.
• In January 2021, I did a cover interview with Ghanaian musician Amaarae for The Guardian in print. The online article had over 40k views in its first few hours of publication.
• My NME profile for Pop Star, Bree Runway, was shared by Pop Crave on Twitter and achieved over 2.4 likes.
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Skills
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Marketing Campaigns
- Social Media Management
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Copywriting
- Presentations
- Editing Copy
Education
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Level 6 Digital Diploma in Professional MarketingCIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
- London, United Kingdom
Modules in:
Innovation in Marketing
The Digital Customer Experience
Marketing and Digital Strategy
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Human, Social and Political SciencesUniversity of Cambridge
- Cambridge, United Kingdom