Dan Poole Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

I work closely with the Editorial Director to run editorial operations, as well as line-managing and mentoring other editors on the team. I help in assessing incoming documents to diagnose what they need and allocate team resources accordingly. When necessary I also deputise for the Editorial Director on matters of process, style, substance and strategy.

London, England, United Kingdom

• I held a senior, client-facing role within the Publications Department with accountability for creative ideation, commissioning, writing, editing and sub-editing sport publications. My role demanded close collaboration.
• Key driving force behind the retention of UEFA, the agency’s main client, and other organisations.
• Mandated to convert nuanced requirements into high-quality content for widespread publication.
• Partnered with the International Tennis Federation for rebrand of the Fed Cup to the Billie Jean King Cup.
• Generated strong ROI for the British Open from marketing campaigns in 2021 and 2022.
• Responded to UEFA requirements, getting 20+ publications out of the door in 2022.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Joined as Sub-Editor and Writer, progressing to Deputy Chief Sub-Editor in 2013 and Chief Sub-editor in 2014. Operating at mid/senior level, I was responsible for subbing and production management across the magazine.
• Integral role in growing the readership from c. 60,000 in 2012 to c. 80,000 in 2019.
• Welcomed additional remits, both editorial and advertorial, as the business expanded and penetrated new markets.
• Met 100% of targets and timescales; managed proofing, production and other workstreams.
• Removed blockers and pulled together input from different time zones globally.
• Called on to write for various publications and made appearances on Monocle’s radio station.

London Area, United Kingdom

I was the ghost writer for Ben Thornley's autobiography, which not only involved putting the former Manchester United player's life story on page but also interviewing a number of his contemporaries, including David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville. The book was published by Pitch Publishing in 2018.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Initially employed as Staff Writer, I progressed to Chief Sub-Editor and Section Editor in 2010 (concurrently Chief Sub-Editor of Empire Australia for four months in 2011). In 2011 I was promoted to Deputy Editor.
• Adapted style and tone for new market/country; across topics including film, music, sport, gaming and technology.
• Interviewed big names from the worlds of sport, film and music.
• Delivered on evolving requirements of the magazine as it grew and contracted, latterly working across Empire and FHM brands to support cost-cutting.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Joined as intern on the Sunday Review. Made Independent Educational Publishing (IEP) Editorial Assistant for Special Projects in 2005. Progressed to IEP Editor in 2006 and awarded role of Editor – Student Magazines in.
• Managed student channel of the Independent’s website and edited collection of 17 student magazines.
• Gained experience across a variety of titles and diverse range of subject matter during tenure.