About me
I am an experienced production editor, sub-editor and writer with a demonstrated history of working across print publications and online content, for both UK and US titles. I work to tight deadlines and adapt to house styles quickly. A bachelor’s degree in English Literature with Film Studies helped provide a solid background to the freelance work I do now.
Projects credited in
- Courier 20: Startups set to shape 2018Which companies and sectors will have a big impact in 2018? From digital doctors to streetwear brands, Instagram influencers to voice apps, Courier explores 15 areas where startups are seriously making their mark. We also profile enigmatic Citymapper founder Azmat Yusuf, discuss the future of cars in the city, and take a trip to Cape Town. Mowgli: The Liverpudlian Indian restaurant chain with national ambitions. Revolut: How the fintech firm is doubling the size of its workforce in months. Paper12
Work history
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Production Editor, Sub Editor and WriterSelf Employed
London, United KingdomFreelance
My freelance bookings range from in-print to online publications, creative agencies and publishers, including Screen International, Empire Magazine, Courier, Men’s Health and Newsweek.
I specialise in:
• Print production sub-editing, fact-checking and proofreading daily, weekly and monthly magazines and supplements – often at a senior level
• Sub-editing print dailies and digital page-turners at international film festivals including Cannes, the Berlinale, American Film Market and Locarno
• Sub-editing various CMS, following strict style guides enforced by each publication
• Leading and managing commercial print projects, interactive guides and industry white papers
• Pitching and writing culture-based opinion pieces, along with sourcing and leading interviews
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Senior Sub EditorWNM
- London, United KingdomFull Time
I shaped the editorial direction and lead the production process of World Finance, a bi-monthly magazine and website providing in-depth coverage and analysis of the financial industry, global economy and worldwide current affairs. The production process required precise organisation, initiative, adaptability, a creative mindset and cool head. My duties included:
• Flat-planning
• Pitching feature ideas and news stories, developing them for various platforms
• Commissioning freelance journalists
• Meeting all deadlines outlined in the production cycle
• Sub-editing all content in accordance to the in-house style guide
• Fact-checking all copy
• Researching detailed data for graphs and infographics, and building them using the Adobe Creative Suite
• Writing all headlines, standfirsts and captions
• Adding content to the CMS with SEO suitable headlines, captions and standfirsts
• Researching and sourcing images to accompany features, and captioning them all
• Discussing incoming clients with the communications team, devising a suitable schedule
• Working closely with clients, ensuring their booked coverage met their expectations
• Sourcing syndicated content
• Pitching and developing front cover stories
• Writing all front cover tags, the newsletter, leader, contents, and other core sections of the magazine
• Writing and sub-editing press releases, advertorials and supplements
• Training and managing the junior sub editors on World Finance and other in-house publications
• Working closely with the design and web teams, subbing web layouts and design elements
• Producing print-ready PDFs for the studio manager, clients and journalists
• Writing script labels
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Skills
- Film
- Print Design
- News
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Word
- Sub-editing
- Current Affairs
- Music Film
Education
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English Literature with Film StudiesKingston University
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
BA Hons 2.1 English Literature with Film Studies