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Bristol, Gb

Leading creative efforts related to content design, worldbuilding and IP for Hytale, a next-generation blockgame. Vision owner for Hytale's adventure component. As a departmental lead, responsible for establishing cross-disciplinary processes that result in coherent and meaningful outcomes for players and creators.

Overseeing IP development and narrative strategy for Hytale, a next-generation block game.

Editorial strategy, publishing, comms and bizdev at Hypixel Studios. Part of the team that oversaw the announcement of our first game, Hytale, with a trailer that has subsequently received over 60m views.

Bath, Uk

Freelance editor, writer, presenter, producer, consultant and games developer. Bylines at PC Gamer, Edge, Eurogamer and many others. Editorial director of the 2017 and 2018 Golden Joystick Awards. Writer and designer of the indie MMO Hackmud. Worked with major brands including PlayStation, Sega, EA, Amazon, and Asmodee.

Bath, United Kingdom

Launch editor for a new website channel dedicated to competitive gaming. Responsible for producing and commissioning coverage of an emerging gaming phenomenon, guiding writers, and overseeing the scope and content of this new vertical.

Bath, United Kingdom

Responsible for writing and commissioning work for PC Gamer magazine, building relationships with games developers and publishers, and guiding new writers.

Bath, United Kingdom

Responsible for editorial planning across online, print, and social media, as well as the day-to-day management of an editorial team committed to high standards.

Founded in 2009 by Oxford graduates with international experience in experimental theatre and improvisation, Oneohone develops and performs innovative, accessible and democratic new approaches to theatre. Co-founded the company and produced all of its major projects in its formative years, including award-winning runs in Edinburgh, Brighton and London as well as a visiting artists' residency at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.

Bath, United Kingdom

As Video Editor, responsible for production and promotion of multimedia content for PC Gamer UK, including videos and podcasts. As Staff Writer, responsible for production of regular magazine and web copy as well as day-to-day community and competition management. Hired following six months of in-house freelance cover.

Freelance games writer and critic with a focus on indie titles. Contributor to Edge and PC Gamer. In-house at PC Gamer on a full-time basis from November 2011.

Production of web and print promotional material, chiefly for theatre productions, small businesses and not-for-profits.

Project management and client support for a top 50 web agency, including design consultation, documentation, training, quality assurance, post-launch support and the day-to-day running of a small development team.

Responsible for the design, implementation and execution of QA processes for a top 50 web agency. Formalised existing practices within an Agile development environment and introduced accessibility testing.

Ba (Hons.), English Language & Literature, 2.I

Activities and Societies: Oxford University Student Union, Pembroke College JCR, Pembroke College Boat Club, Oxford University Drama.

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