Astute and experienced editor, news and feature writer (Times, Telegraph, Evening Standard) who confidently made the move into media relations. I now advise companies on media strategy.I manage very high profile and sensitive media campaigns to position the firm, represent often vulnerable clients and lobby for change where appropriate. I am trusted by senior editors across print and television for getting them what they need, when they need it while maintaining client integrity at all times. I write impactful thought leadership pieces and speeches for partners and help clients present statements following trial, court hearings and inquest, and prepare for interview. Standout campaigns include advising UK victims of Harvey Weinstein and Epstein, UK victims of terrorist attack, high value and catastrophic child injury cases, pursuing a U-turn on smartmotorways and helping Matt Briggs lobby for ammendments to current cycling laws.I worked closely with the Sunday Times on its Safer Births campaign and the Standard on the ongoing Safer Roads campaign.I'm also a ferocious web editor and teach Write Better workshops to board level, including humanising technical content to make it widely accessible. I script and produce compelling podcasts and videos.Specialties: Writing, editing, research, interviewing, online writing, social media.My background in TV documentary has left me able to become an expert in pretty much any subject very quickly, from science, sports, the arts, law, health, education and finance. My time as a sub-editor on the City desk at the Telegraph has left me comfortable dealing with business and political content. I take great delight in grappling with complicated subject matter and turning it into fascinating and accessible copy. I now understand the Cambrian fossil explosion, and that's saying something. A great interviewer of politicians, CEOs, scientists, researchers and stakeholders, I'm always keen to increase my experience as a speech writer.
Listed skills include Feature Writer, Sub Editor, Drama Development, Editing, and 13 others.
