Victoria Stewart
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Victoria Stewart

Editor for hire with expertise in F&BLondon, United Kingdom
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Victoria Stewart
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Victoria Stewart

Editor for hire with expertise in F&BLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Editor with extensive journalistic and copywriting experience, particularly in supply and demand side of F&B. Understanding of Food Product Innovation and Ideation and Market Research, having worked in-house and as a trends/insight consultant for start-ups, global F&B brands and media. Self-motivated and energetic with collaborative and open-minded approach. Seeking permanent role / Fixed Term Contract as Editor within print or digital media, including brand editorial/content. Key Skills: editing - research - interviewing - teambuilding Personal Characteristics: collaborative - focused - curious - empathetic
Projects
  • Insider
    InsiderI loved being as an Insider as part of the early stages of SideStory Travel, which later became part of the Mr & Mrs Smith group. I led small groups (max 6 people) on walking experiences to visit food and drink producers, street food markets and restaurants around Bermondsey, whilst telling stories from a decade writing about the London food scene. I received some wonderful quotes from people who came on the tours: "Thank you for showing me a delicious side of London I had no idea existed!" "The
  • AMP (A Meeting Place)
    AMP (A Meeting Place)AMP (A Meeting Place) is a new Instagram zine aimed to amplify women's voices in food, coordinated by food writers Anna Sulan Making and Victoria Stewart and chef/restaurateur Romy Gill. Issue 1 was launched physically in June 2018 at the Chefs Hub in Omved Gardens, north London, where 14 speakers each shared their view of what a sustainable future would look like in their area of work within food & drink. They are currently gathering ideas for Issue 2. It can be found on Instagram @ameetingplac
Work history
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    Independent Consultant / ContractorClients incl. Warp Snacks, Schwartz, Unilever Food Solutions, Marriot
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Presented research and recommendations to F&B start-ups and FMCG leaders on food marketplace and category trends, product innovation and inspiration for new product ideas. Reported to Marketing, R&D / Brand Directors and Founders. Responsibilities and tasks: * MACRO & TRENDS RESEARCH & ANALYSIS * MARKET RESEARCH & ANALYSIS * PRESENTATION * FOOD TOURS
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    Copywriter & CopyeditorVita Food Group, IFFCO, Juma Kitchen, Pizza Pilgrims (via 2 Forks), Bombay Sapphire, Courvoisier
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Provides copywriting, proofreading and editing skills for numerous challenger and leading F&B brands, whose needs are wide-ranging, from business descriptions and brand stories to product copy, social media, press releases and communications workshops. I work with confidence, curiosity and focus to establish connections with audiences - previous clients have said the work was speedy and professional, with copy that carried their required tone of voice. Responsibilities and tasks: * ATTENTION TO DETAIL * FACT-CHECKING * FLEXIBILITY * STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
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Skills
  • Brand Storytelling
  • Content and Media Writing
  • Editorial
  • Journalism
  • Copywriting
  • Blog Writing
  • Marketing
  • Online Content
  • Innovation
  • Communicating Ideas
Education
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    BA(Hons) Italian and History of ArtUniversity of Edinburgh
     - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Awards
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    Longlisted for Fish Publishing Flash Fiction Prize 2021: 'An Uncertain Sea'Fish Publishing
    I was honoured to be longlisted for this prestigious annual prize for my piece of Flash Fiction, entitled 'An Uncertain Sea.' The short story is about a little boy who has an imaginative, childlike understanding of the word uncertainty.
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    Scottish-Italian ScholarshipComitato di Coordinamento delle Associazioni Italo-Scozzesi
    This scholarship promotes friendly relations between the students of Scotland and Italy. It was founded in 1985 by the Comitato di Coordinamento delle Associazioni Italo-Scozzesi. For this award, I had to submit some work and be interviewed by a panel of judges.