Matthew Lynes Email & Phone Number

Brussels, Be

Brussels Metropolitan Area

Responsible for The Parliament Magazine’s Opinion section in both print and online. This features building relationships with politicians and senior figures across the political world and industry to provide thoughtful, well written and insightful opinion articles as well as coordination with the Editor-in-Chief.Lead Editor on Special Editorial Projects for the magazine including supplements and photo guides.Writer and reporter for both online and print.

Brussels Metropolitan Area

Content Manager at The Parliament Magazine in Brussels. Responsibilities include:Planning and delivery of special features and supplements for the magazine including election coverage 2024.Creation and coordination of commercial and sponsored content in multimedia and written formats both in print and digital. Event reporting at both The Parliament organised events and as media partner/reporters at other events related to EU affairs.Responsible for creation of… Show more Content Manager at The Parliament Magazine in Brussels. Responsibilities include:Planning and delivery of special features and supplements for the magazine including election coverage 2024.Creation and coordination of commercial and sponsored content in multimedia and written formats both in print and digital. Event reporting at both The Parliament organised events and as media partner/reporters at other events related to EU affairs.Responsible for creation of and management of a network of freelance journalists. In charge of editorial work for their content. Part of the team exploring digital strategy and innovation to see how The Parliament can best place itself in the digital world as a monthly magazine. Show less

Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

Strengthening Twipe's thought leadership in the news media industry! Author of Twipe's Future of News blog and weekly newsletter.Twipe is a newstech company dedicated to helping newspaper publishers grow their subscription business through technology. Tasks include:Researching current trends and developing content strategies aligned with short-term and long-term business goals.Collecting and interpreting relevant data through media innovation analysis to write… Show more Strengthening Twipe's thought leadership in the news media industry! Author of Twipe's Future of News blog and weekly newsletter.Twipe is a newstech company dedicated to helping newspaper publishers grow their subscription business through technology. Tasks include:Researching current trends and developing content strategies aligned with short-term and long-term business goals.Collecting and interpreting relevant data through media innovation analysis to write research papers addressing topics of concern in the news media industry.Creating and publishing insightful, relevant and high-quality content that attracts a qualified audience to the Twipe website (including blog posts, press releases, whitepapers, infographics, videos).Generating new leads by converting site traffic through calls-to-action, landing pages, and lead generation content such as offers or cases.Liaising with industry thought leaders and building a network of news media innovators.Analysing website traffic and users’ engagement metrics and optimising content according to SEO and other performance indicators.Collaborating with sales teams to understand how to turn marketing activity into customers, and continually refine Twipe's process to convert customers.Participating in daily stand-ups and collaborating with the team on improvement projects. Show less

Covering international politcal issues as part of a team of content writers to enable politics to be open and accesible for others.Working as part of the Human Stories team to interview people globally to discuss key issues.In the editor team editing English Language articles.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

The role is wide spanning covering many responsibilities including:Monitoring legislative and non-legislative initiatives that impact family businesses.Creating policy position papers and responses to consultations.Supporting EFB’s administration and organisational work, such as event organising and database management.Representing EFB at meetings with external stakeholders including business heads and politicians. Creation and delivery of EFB’s Newsletter and policy briefs… Show more The role is wide spanning covering many responsibilities including:Monitoring legislative and non-legislative initiatives that impact family businesses.Creating policy position papers and responses to consultations.Supporting EFB’s administration and organisational work, such as event organising and database management.Representing EFB at meetings with external stakeholders including business heads and politicians. Creation and delivery of EFB’s Newsletter and policy briefs to its chapters.Updating and managing EFB’s website.Managing EFB’s role in EU funded projects including the SUFABU and SPRING projects.Updating and adding to EFB’s social media presence through tools such as LinkedIn, Twitter, etc as well as managing the overall communications strategy.Acting as the secretary for EFB’s committees. Show less

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Political adviser for MEP Brophy on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) committee as well as the Delegations to Brazil and Afghanistan.Assisting with policy and committee work on the Employment and Social Affairs.Lead speech and article writer alongside assisting in policy amendments and letters.Assisting in running of office and staff team including budget and organising/attending meetings, providing relevant briefings, sorting contract issues and responding to… Show more Political adviser for MEP Brophy on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) committee as well as the Delegations to Brazil and Afghanistan.Assisting with policy and committee work on the Employment and Social Affairs.Lead speech and article writer alongside assisting in policy amendments and letters.Assisting in running of office and staff team including budget and organising/attending meetings, providing relevant briefings, sorting contract issues and responding to external requests.Co-managing social media feeds and writing press releases including role of head of European Comms.Helping to organise several campaigns and events with MEPs including ‘Stop Brexit’ t-shirt stunt and Lib Dem MEP events at Lib Dem conference and the Brexit and Mental Health event in the European Parliament. Show less

United Kingdom

In the role I conduct pre-game tests to ensure that all software is functioning correctly so that the Goal Line Technology Software can be used reliably during matches. I also help the referees with their pre-game checks and ensure that their communication systems work.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Assisting national campaign output through creating content and website management.In charge of social media strategy and assistant on communications strategy nationally.Led by-election service, involving dealing with enquiries, candidate support and produced weekly article.Campaigning with 2 local parties for the 2019 local elections to help them improve candidate brand and marketing them positively. Won all four target seats in 2019 local elections.

Serving cocktails and other drinks to customers.Bar managing, cocktail training and organisationLiaising with customers and event hosts. Helping to run an 'Instagram' account for the 'Beetle Juice Wales' franchise, posting photos from previous events to gain interest and popularity for the brand.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Working in a team of four social secretaries organising weekly socials for Sheffield University Hockey Club as well as special annual events such as our End of Season Meal and Summer Hockey Tournament. The role has also included other campaigns such as running 'Movember' and a Safe Sex Campaign for the club.

Wales

Working with a local Assembly Minister to write newsletters and deal with constituents and their issues.Helping to organise local election campaigns and canvassing on election day.Working to develop a communications strategy and partaking in social media campaigns.Preparing briefings and researching several policy areas for Assembly Ministers.

Chambéry Area, France

Working independently and as part of a team to create and deliver lessons on a vast array of topics, using.Leading oral lessons to improve students' English language skills.Helping students prepare oral presentations for their exams.Marking and assessing students' oral language to mark schemes.

Chambéry, Rhône-Alpes, France

Privately tutoring French students in English in 1 to 1 or group sessions.

Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Advising customers on sports and clothing products.Sales, till work and stocktaking.Helping with online sales and customer services.Helping to organise and run promotional evenings.

Knutsford, England, United Kingdom

Running private lessons on behalf of the Head Coach and helping to run weekly lessons and summer camps to provide quality tennis coaching for kids from 4-16.Assisting with lessons for the senior section.Taking a weekly private session in French for 8 months on behalf on the Head Coach with 2 French children.

Msc Journalism And Media In Europe, Journalism, Great Distinction/First/Grote Onderscheiding

Studied part time over 2 years at VUB for a Masters of Science in Journalism and Media in Europe. Wrote my Masters thesis exploring.

Ba (Hons) French And Politics, French And Politics, 2.1

Activities and Societies: Member of the University of Sheffield Hockey Club Social Secretary for Sheffield University Hockey Club running.

French, Government And Politics And History

Activities and Societies: Captain of College Hockey Team in my Upper-Sixth Year. Student Ambassador giving private tours to prospective.

High School

11 GCSE’s grades A-B including English and Maths.