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I carry out editorial and communications work for a number of clients. My work covers a range of topics, including recruitment, HR, graduate talent and the HE/FE sector, recruitment communications and wider business issues. Content includes news, features, interviews, opinion pieces, blog posts and marketing communications. I also oversee editorial schedules and content plans, and monitor traffic data and analytics to ensure content is effective and commercial objectives are met… Show more I carry out editorial and communications work for a number of clients. My work covers a range of topics, including recruitment, HR, graduate talent and the HE/FE sector, recruitment communications and wider business issues. Content includes news, features, interviews, opinion pieces, blog posts and marketing communications. I also oversee editorial schedules and content plans, and monitor traffic data and analytics to ensure content is effective and commercial objectives are met. As well as producing content and managing ongoing editorial projects, I also liaise with stakeholders and advertisers, consulting on their needs and ensuring content reaches these objectives by engaging with the right audiences using the right platforms.In addition to overseeing and producing content, I also manage social media channels to facilitate engagement with a wide audience and to increase the reach of editorial brands. Show less

Wrote, commissioned and edited news, features and blog content for Personnel Today, the UK's leading title for professionals in HR and people management.I was responsible for Personnel Today's recruitment and HR careers content as well as areas including employee relations, technology and equality and diversity.As well as generating editorial, I also acted as a quality control resource for the majority of site content. This involved liaising with, and managing, internal and… Show more Wrote, commissioned and edited news, features and blog content for Personnel Today, the UK's leading title for professionals in HR and people management.I was responsible for Personnel Today's recruitment and HR careers content as well as areas including employee relations, technology and equality and diversity.As well as generating editorial, I also acted as a quality control resource for the majority of site content. This involved liaising with, and managing, internal and external writers and contributors, as well as monitoring budgets and resources. I also ensured site content was accurate, engaging and relevant to our audience. This called for a thorough knowledge of key industry issues, as well as ongoing dialogue with industry professionals, organisations and policymakers. Show less

Managed and contributed to website and communications projects for Ofcom’s media literacy team and wider comms teams. My work catered for both stakeholder and consumer audiences. Media literacy is one of Ofcom’s duties under the Communications Act (2003) and is defined as the ability to ‘access, understand and create’ using a range of communications technologies. My work therefore focused on increasing people’s use of media and communications, and their ability to do so in an informed… Show more Managed and contributed to website and communications projects for Ofcom’s media literacy team and wider comms teams. My work catered for both stakeholder and consumer audiences. Media literacy is one of Ofcom’s duties under the Communications Act (2003) and is defined as the ability to ‘access, understand and create’ using a range of communications technologies. My work therefore focused on increasing people’s use of media and communications, and their ability to do so in an informed way. This was achieved through online and offline campaigns; stakeholder activity via Ofcom's comms channels; and ongoing liaison with government and organisations working in this field.Content included online news and feature copy, a monthly stakeholder e-bulletin, social media, guides for consumers, tailored advice for stakeholders, and Ofcom’s reports and research documents. Show less

Responsible for scoping and managing online and offline projects for commercial and public sector clients. Projects included websites, e-newsletters, news, features, and bespoke projects.I launched and managed a TV/multimedia project for HSBC and oversaw its monthly production. This unique multimedia project was utilised in the bank’s branches, as well as on its online business banking portal.Content was focused on key themes for the SME sector, which required ongoing awareness… Show more Responsible for scoping and managing online and offline projects for commercial and public sector clients. Projects included websites, e-newsletters, news, features, and bespoke projects.I launched and managed a TV/multimedia project for HSBC and oversaw its monthly production. This unique multimedia project was utilised in the bank’s branches, as well as on its online business banking portal.Content was focused on key themes for the SME sector, which required ongoing awareness of relevant business issues and policies. All editorial projects were delivered to objectives through effective use of management information, multimedia integration and continual development according to client and audience needs. Managed internal and external editorial resource and liaised continually with clients. Clients included HSBC, Patent Office, Sony, Business Link, Microsoft and a number of government business agencies. Show less

Responsible for site content in accordance with business needs. Wrote, commissioned, edited and uploaded copy, in line with project requirements and legal and business constraints.Required specialised editorial and Web skills, as well as consideration of business objectives and audience needs. Helped to achieve increased user interaction, reduced cost-to-serve and growth in uptake of products and initiatives. Also managed writing, production and delivery of customer e-newsletter… Show more Responsible for site content in accordance with business needs. Wrote, commissioned, edited and uploaded copy, in line with project requirements and legal and business constraints.Required specialised editorial and Web skills, as well as consideration of business objectives and audience needs. Helped to achieve increased user interaction, reduced cost-to-serve and growth in uptake of products and initiatives. Also managed writing, production and delivery of customer e-newsletter to an audience of 30,000. Obtained Plain English Campaign accreditation for the site, through clear, concise content, and managed numerous online editorial projects. Show less

Responsible for sourcing, writing and editing editorial content and ensuring it was accurate, concise and appealed to a careers- focused consumer audience. This required thorough knowledge of the careers and recruitment-related issues.Involved from the site’s early days, I helped to establish the website’s editorial channel, and managed a number of specific projects, such as developing the graduate-focused area of the site.Also established editorial relationships with corporate… Show more Responsible for sourcing, writing and editing editorial content and ensuring it was accurate, concise and appealed to a careers- focused consumer audience. This required thorough knowledge of the careers and recruitment-related issues.Involved from the site’s early days, I helped to establish the website’s editorial channel, and managed a number of specific projects, such as developing the graduate-focused area of the site.Also established editorial relationships with corporate partners, and oversaw editorial involvement in site redesigns. Managed resource and commissioned content, as well as liaising with other departments on the production of site content. Show less