Tom Jackson Email & Phone Number

Freelance/voluntary work in recent years includes:• Editing a Q&A-style video interview filmed by my wife as part of her role as social media lead at Kidney Research UK. This included creating intro/outro/question slide motion graphics templates.• Teaching my wife how to edit videos in Adobe Premiere Pro – including basic colour correction, adding captions/subtitles and creating templates for social media platforms.• Creating an After Effects Advent calendar… Show more Freelance/voluntary work in recent years includes:• Editing a Q&A-style video interview filmed by my wife as part of her role as social media lead at Kidney Research UK. This included creating intro/outro/question slide motion graphics templates.• Teaching my wife how to edit videos in Adobe Premiere Pro – including basic colour correction, adding captions/subtitles and creating templates for social media platforms.• Creating an After Effects Advent calendar animation for a “12 Days of Christmas” Instagram Stories campaign.• Editing a series of videos for Kidney Research UK's 60th anniversary, including a message from the charity's chief executive and soundbites for a "Kidney Pioneers" social media campaign.• Creating a short video for a Facebook advert promoting Kidney Research UK's gala dinner. Show less

Photography has been a passion for several years. It started several years ago while on work experience at the Cambs Times/Wisbech Standard when I learned the basics of Adobe Photoshop. This passion was boosted further when my wife and I got our dog, Henry, in 2012.I have had photos published in the newspapers from various events, including sporting fixtures and charity fayres.My work has also featured in national magazines, including Your Dog magazine which commissioned me to… Show more Photography has been a passion for several years. It started several years ago while on work experience at the Cambs Times/Wisbech Standard when I learned the basics of Adobe Photoshop. This passion was boosted further when my wife and I got our dog, Henry, in 2012.I have had photos published in the newspapers from various events, including sporting fixtures and charity fayres.My work has also featured in national magazines, including Your Dog magazine which commissioned me to take photographs of some National Trail walks for a series of features.I have taken social pictures for friends and relatives and pictures at weddings and Christenings. Show less

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

• Additionally to the duties and responsibilities listed below, I became responsible for curating the new CPD platform, Vet Times CPD+, in November 2020.• Platform launched in February 2021, and consists of collections of hand-selected articles, webinars, podcasts and infographics on key topics of interest to veterinary professionals in their area of practice (companion animal, exotics, equine, livestock, business, well-being).• Repurpose content from vettimes.co.uk archives to… Show more • Additionally to the duties and responsibilities listed below, I became responsible for curating the new CPD platform, Vet Times CPD+, in November 2020.• Platform launched in February 2021, and consists of collections of hand-selected articles, webinars, podcasts and infographics on key topics of interest to veterinary professionals in their area of practice (companion animal, exotics, equine, livestock, business, well-being).• Repurpose content from vettimes.co.uk archives to ensure it is up to date, relevant and suitable for Vet Times CPD+ topics.• Source, create and edit exclusive content for Vet Times CPD+, including articles, podcasts, videos, webinars and infographics.• Promote Vet Times CPD+ content (alongside marketing colleagues) across social media platforms, and in email newsletters and print publications, analysing traffic and responses to grow reach and engagement. Show less

Peterborough, United Kingdom

• Additionally to sub-editor duties and responsibilities since September 2015 (below), I became editor of Congress Times in May 2018.• Liaise with five organisations (BSAVA; BEVA; BVNA; BCVA; and CloserStill Media, organiser of the London Vet Show) to plan content that previews events and activities taking place at their annual congress. Each issue is delivered with Veterinary Times free of charge to veterinary professionals and includes congress news, social event previews, clinical… Show more • Additionally to sub-editor duties and responsibilities since September 2015 (below), I became editor of Congress Times in May 2018.• Liaise with five organisations (BSAVA; BEVA; BVNA; BCVA; and CloserStill Media, organiser of the London Vet Show) to plan content that previews events and activities taking place at their annual congress. Each issue is delivered with Veterinary Times free of charge to veterinary professionals and includes congress news, social event previews, clinical content, commercial exhibition listing and floorplan, and scientific programme details.• Commission congress lecturers - invariably vets and veterinary nurses - to write clinical articles about their talk for publication in Congress Times. Lectures are chosen based on the potential for delegate interest and commercial opportunities.• Article authors are paid a fee on publication. Therefore, I ensure each issue is produced within the agreed budget.• Speak to delegates, lecturers and organisers to develop discussion ahead of key lecture sessions and debates - predominantly for print and online; but since mid-2019 also for podcast channels that were launched by VBD.• Proofread - and have final approval of - every page in each issue to ensure content conforms to editorial style guide.• Responsible for ensuring each publication is approved and sent to print on time. Final approval process includes carrying out Preflight checks in Adobe Acrobat Pro 9 and ensuring any necessary adjustments have been carried out.• Attend congresses to engage with lecturers, delegates and exhibitors; play an active role in live event video streams and social media content; and record future podcast episodes. Show less

Peterborough, United Kingdom

• Edit news, feature and clinical articles for length, clarity, interest, spelling and grammar for market-leading veterinary publications Veterinary Times, VN Times, VBJ and Congress Times, in accordance with style guides, veterinary dictionaries and relevant reference resources, for print and online. Also process images for publication using Adobe Photoshop and produce graphics/charts using Adobe Illustrator.• Play leading role repurposing, editing and illustrating news, features and… Show more • Edit news, feature and clinical articles for length, clarity, interest, spelling and grammar for market-leading veterinary publications Veterinary Times, VN Times, VBJ and Congress Times, in accordance with style guides, veterinary dictionaries and relevant reference resources, for print and online. Also process images for publication using Adobe Photoshop and produce graphics/charts using Adobe Illustrator.• Play leading role repurposing, editing and illustrating news, features and blogs daily for use on vettimes.co.uk• Design and lay out pages to templated styles for all publications using Adobe InDesign; sub editorial print pages and, when required, advertising material or other editorial on paper (using established proofreading symbols), ensuring production deadlines are met.• Led numerous improvements to sub-editing and production workflows. Examples include creation of an InDesign "veterinary dictionary"; reviewing outdated paragraph, character and table styles for all publications; and running training workshops for colleagues to boost their knowledge and confidence of both InDesign and Photoshop.• Play active role growing titles' presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.• Been responsible for production of Veterinary Times' letters page since January 2016 - placing greater emphasis on design and incorporating social media interaction alongside the conventional "letter to the editor".• Led production of Congress Times - published five times a year in partnership with leading veterinary organisations for their annual congresses - since 2016. This included an evolution of its print layout to bring it more in-line with sister publications and to give imagery more prominence.• Act as deputy to Chief Sub-Editor, managing the team in her absence.• Attend veterinary congresses and events in the UK as required - predominantly in a photography role, but also to support company's exhibition stands and to meet/liaise with contacts. Show less

March, Cambridgeshire

• Previous role of Editorial Content Manager was expanded to include sister title, the Ely Standard.• Ensured print and online content was mistake free and, in the case of online copy, optimised for search engines. Also edited photos and videos for publication in print and online.• Dealt with the planning and advertising teams to discuss and agree paginations, page shapes and commercial features. Also talked regularly to digital editor to make improvements to websites.•… Show more • Previous role of Editorial Content Manager was expanded to include sister title, the Ely Standard.• Ensured print and online content was mistake free and, in the case of online copy, optimised for search engines. Also edited photos and videos for publication in print and online.• Dealt with the planning and advertising teams to discuss and agree paginations, page shapes and commercial features. Also talked regularly to digital editor to make improvements to websites.• Liaised with subbing team daily. Also subbed pages using Adobe InDesign and edited content to fit shapes that were "ordered off" for pages in the Eastern Daily Press, a sister title.• Analysed web traffic using Adobe Omniture, making alterations to content where necessary to boost traffic.• Was responsible for the editorial campaigns for the Fenland Enterprise Business Awards (since their inception in 2009) and the East Cambridgeshire Business Awards (since 2012). This included encouraging businesses to enter and liaising with the sponsors. Also assisted the events team to set up meetings of the judges and run the black tie events. Show less

March, Cambridgeshire

• Building on previous reporter role, was made responsible for making sure print content was mistake free and ensuring any errors in online content were corrected ASAP.• Managed the office in the absence of the editor.• Dealt with the planning and advertising teams on a daily basis to discuss and agree paginations, page shapes and commercial features.• Liaised with centralised subbing team daily about editorial page layouts. Also subbed pages using Adobe… Show more • Building on previous reporter role, was made responsible for making sure print content was mistake free and ensuring any errors in online content were corrected ASAP.• Managed the office in the absence of the editor.• Dealt with the planning and advertising teams on a daily basis to discuss and agree paginations, page shapes and commercial features.• Liaised with centralised subbing team daily about editorial page layouts. Also subbed pages using Adobe InDesign.• Built strong knowledge of the Atex Prestige Content Management System introduced in 2010. This saw me create a simple "idiot's guide" for colleagues. Was also co-opted to a CMS User Forum to review system features and suggest improvements.• Was the driving force behind a microsite for 2011 Fenland District Council election based around a map of Fenland, with pages for each ward. Pages included latest news, candidate profiles, previous election results and ward demographics. The microsite attracted 10,000 page impressions in one month. Microsite and online coverage was considered by competitors as the main reason for a high election turnout in Fenland. Microsite was first winner of Archant group-wide "web incentive" competition. As a result, gave a presentation at Archant digital editorial conference in July 2011 about the microsite’s creation and success.• Was named Archant Herts & Cambs Editorial Person of the Year in 2011. Was also highly commended for Archant Herts & Cambs Editorial Person of the Year award in 2010. Show less

March, Cambrideshire

• Joined the Cambs Times/Wisbech Standard in 2004 on a work experience placement and was awarded the Fred Sillence bursary by publisher Archant Herts & Cambs. Joined the titles full-time in June 2006 after studying at Harlow College.• As well as covering all types of stories, took photographs in the absence of the staff photographer and edited them using Adobe Photoshop. Was also responsible for capturing and editing video (using Adobe Premiere Elements).• Passed the NCE at the… Show more • Joined the Cambs Times/Wisbech Standard in 2004 on a work experience placement and was awarded the Fred Sillence bursary by publisher Archant Herts & Cambs. Joined the titles full-time in June 2006 after studying at Harlow College.• As well as covering all types of stories, took photographs in the absence of the staff photographer and edited them using Adobe Photoshop. Was also responsible for capturing and editing video (using Adobe Premiere Elements).• Passed the NCE at the first attempt in August 2008 and was invited back by the NCTJ the following month to try out the questions for the next exam.• Won the Newcomer of the Year award at the 2007 EDF Energy East of England Media Awards and was named Archant Herts & Cambs Editorial Person of the Year in 2008. Was also highly commended for the Print Journalist of the Year (Weekly) Award at the EDF Energy East of England Media Awards 2008.• Was drafted into a pilot team which reviewed and implemented workflow changes at the Herts Advertiser in anticipation of similar reviews across Archant Herts & Cambs prior to the introduction of a content management system. Work involved analysing content, identifying readership audiences that were being missed and suggesting changes/improvements to content, both in print and online.• Became the titles' "web champion" in 2008. Attended workshop about search engine optimisation in October 2009 in this role and led subsequent review of websites’ metadata. Changes resulted in 30 per cent increase in traffic to Cambs Times website within two months. Also initiated use of HTML tags to create links within content and the ability to publish comments at the bottom of stories (the website at the time had limited functionality - for example, it did not offer readers the opportunity to comment on stories). Show less

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NVQ Level 2 in Administration Key Skills Level 3 CLAIT Plus

Education record

GCSEs: English - C English Literature - B Mathematics - A Science (Double Award) - AA French - A* German - A Statistics - A Information.