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Editor and journalist with 18 years experience, specialising in technology and business. Key skills include: detailed knowledge of engineering and industry in the UK and internationally; experience of managing print and online publishing and the ability to conduct in-depth research and write engaging copy. I have a unique combination of editorial and client management skills, having spent time working with large industrial companies for a leading PR agency.HIGH EDITORIAL STANDARDS The foundation of my career is a skill to express complex ideas simply and succinctly plus a love of writing and communicating. After years honing DTP skills and learning to write accurately and quickly, I professionally managed the editorial and publishing process for a quarterly magazine at Russell Publishing. I then quickly progressed from reporting to editing the news section of a leading fortnightly B2B news magazine, Professional Engineering (PE), where I am currently responsible for all international content. I have participated in several magazine and online redesigns throughout my career.DETAILED AND CURRENT KNOWLEDGE OF INDUSTRYI have reported on many major industry and engineering-related stories, am experienced at developing and breaking off-diary news and regularly produce in-depth features on topical issues. I have experience managing teams of journalists, as well as flatplanning and managing production of print and online copy. From nuclear fusion to tax credits, high speed trains to wind turbines, lean manufacturing practices to health and safety, the latest aero-engine designs or hydrogen-fuelled taxis, I’ve written about it.Please check out my blog at www.engineeringeye.co.uk

Listed skills include Publishing, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Editorial, and 16 others.

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  Mark Allen Group

  May 2019 - Present - Dartford, United Kingdom