Owain Jones Email & Phone Number

Media trainer to trainee journalists from Reach and ITV

Visiting journalism lecturer

London, England Metropolitan Area

-Edit and write premium features for RugbyPass-Manage editorial budget-Over 2000 articles published, using more than 80 contributors

London, United Kingdom

Writer / Editor. Specialise in sport, tech and lifestyle. Digital and social media consultant.

London, United Kingdom

• Edited monthly magazine, website and social media extensions• Manage and support a team of six • Implemented successful social and digital strategy in legacy print brand• Regular appearances on radio and TV (Sky News, CNN, BBC 5 Live, Talk Sport)• Interviewed world-renowned players, administrators and coaches• Boosted brand's social reach from 20k to 375k (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) • Live Q&A's with sports personalities at industry events• Presented regular podcasts and Facebook Lives• Rugby World highly commended at 2015 and 2017 Sports Journalism Awards (SJA’s)• Managed contributors budget and negotiated with suppliers over contracts

Freelance multmedia journalist specialising in sport, technology, travel and lifestyle.Management skills:• Proven ability to manage, support and motivate editorial teams• Experience of communicating targeted content to the requirements of sports governing bodies • Dedicated to building positive relationships with a large network, across all sections of the media• Detailed understanding of how the media operates in print, broadcast and online• Experience of organising events, recruiting personnel and commissioning freelancers• Devised and delivered PR strategy for major sports clients, presented new business proposals• Financial acumen to manage tight budgets and successfully negotiate with external suppliersMultimedia skills:• Extensive experience of interviewing high-profile media personalities • Adept at writing informative and engaging content for clients on a variety of media platforms including magazines, press releases, events, websites and books• Experience of implementing a successful social media strategy across a variety of digital platforms (Twitter, Facebook, You Tube)• Sub-edit and proof error-free copy for print and optimise web content to a high-standard• Experience of live-blogging events and managing chatrooms• Consistent ability to meet tight deadlines in a pressurised environment • Expertise to film, edit and upload video footage (iMovie, Final Cut Pro) and post audio files online (Audioboo)• Experienced user of CMS' (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Blogger)• Keen understanding of SEO’s role in maximising brand awareness and web analytics • Ability to turn text and spreadsheets into graphics for online visualisations• Knowledge to take and edit strong images for use in print and online

Editor for The Football Association (The FA): August 2008 – August 2010• Feature writer for UEFA • Feature writer for The Football League• News/Features editor for Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur • Managing Editor on both the Official Wembley Stadium Guide and the Official British & Irish Lions Tour ProgrammeEditor for the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU): July 2004 – October 2008• Edited matchday programmes for all WRU Tests, including the Six Nations and Autumn Series and bilingual IRB Under 20 Junior World Championship• Delivered an editorial concept and brief for the WRU’s first lifestyle magazine, 1881• Wrote, edited and marketed Official WRU Grand Slam 2005 book• Produced and edited the Millennium Stadium Tour GuideAssociate Editor for the Good Ski Guide: Feb 1999 – May 2005 • Extensive travel to Europe and North America, reviewing over 40 ski resorts, networking with key figures within the snowsports industry and developing the magazine brand• Organisation of group and individual press trips • Areas of expertise included editing the news section, composing an annual A-Z of the world’s ski resorts, interviewing snowsports personalities and reviewing latest gear and gadgets• Good Holiday magazine included writing consumer based articles, travel and gear reviews, commissioning freelancers and sub-editing.

London

Val D'Isere, France

I was a ski rep in Val d'Isere, France. I dealt with clients, carried out sales and dealt with accounts. I wrote promotional literature and spoke at public events. I also became a strong skier and used my French degree.

Bsc Hons, Politics & French

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