I run a public relations, communications and video production business in Manchester: www.markluptoncommunications.co.ukI work with a range of private and public sector clients providing a full range of pr and communication services including: * Press and media relations/campaigns* Web, social media and email marketing* Crisis communications, corporate reputation management* Content marketing* Copywriting and publications* Internal communications* Video content - (see portfolio on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/album/3230462)* Case studies* PhotographyClients include: City of Trees, Cheshire East Council, the NHS, Bolton Council, GTD Healthcare, Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership, the BBC, British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, the Geographical Association, the Homes and Communities Agency, SMA Solar UK.In addition, I provide regular freelance consultancy services to a number of Manchester pr agencies including IPB Communications, Social, Pelican PR, Intelligent Conversation and CP Media Services. As a journalist I have produced content for a range of publications in the local and national media as well as specialist trade publications.

Responsible for all aspects of corporate communications including: Media relations and press campaignsWeb, social media and email marketingCrisis communicationsVideo contentCase studiesCopywriting and publicationsInternal communications

Responsible for managing a team of six reporters on a local weekly newspaper. The role focused on ensuring two editions were produced weekly - with responsibility for content, design, personnel issues, marketing and promotions. I had previously worked as a junior reporter on the paper from 1997-1999 and worked on the Harold Shipman case. As well as management responsibilities I also carried out sub-editing and page layout tasks and supported the editor in ensuring production deadlines were met.

Local news reporter for Tameside Reporter and Glossop Chronicle weekly titles covering crime, inquests, local government, health, education, business, human interest and general news.