Tom Ivan Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

- Researched and wrote money-saving articles for the UK's biggest consumer website, which attracts 12 million monthly users and has 8.5 million subscribers to its weekly email.- Created and updated deals pages and product guides, with a particular focus on technology, restaurants and attractions.- Worked with the SEO and analytics teams to optimise existing website and newsletter content, and identify new opportunities for growth.- Worked with the commercial team, service providers and affiliate networks to deliver market-leading offers for MSE's users.- Assisted the Deals and Social Media Editor in proofing content.- Promoted content and engaged with users on social media channels including Twitter and Facebook.- Supported users via customer service platforms such as Zendesk.

London, United Kingdom

- Managed the news output for the world’s longest established video games media brand, www.computerandvideogames.com.- Provided day-to-day leadership for UK, Australian and US news teams, setting the agenda and delegating work.- Attended international events and conferences for reporting and networking purposes.- Interviewed senior industry executives and numerous game developers.- Responsible for publishing 50% of website content. I subbed copy, optimised it for search engines and ensured it was correctly uploaded to our CMS.- Monthly unique users doubled to four million during my tenure, while my articles regularly generated a third of all website traffic.- Promoted content and strengthened brand identity through interaction on social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook.- Monitored forums and moderated user-generated content to maintain a safe online environment and enhance the audience's experience.- Wrote content for other Future PLC online and print brands including Edge, Official Xbox Magazine and GamesRadar.- Produced advertorial content for the high street retailer GAME’s website for two years. I wrote articles rounding up new product releases, in addition to previews and reviews, on a weekly basis.- Wrote advertorial copy for other Future PLC clients, including sponsored previews of Xbox games for Microsoft and blogs promoting Electronic Arts titles.

London, United Kingdom

- Worked remotely managing the publication of UK news content for the planet’s third biggest games information website, which received 45-50 million page views per month and averaged over 5.2 million monthly unique users (http://www.gamesradar.com/).- Coordinated with North American team to maintain a steady flow of content across continents.- Grew website traffic using SEO techniques and promoted content by regularly updating GamesRadar’s Twitter account.- Monitored user generated content and interacted with the community to enhance the user experience.

London, United Kingdom

- Sole news correspondent for Edge’s website during both UK and North American hours (http://www.edge-online.com/).- Responsible for editing externally produced content for publication.- Approved forum user registrations and monitored user created content.- Regularly updated Edge’s Twitter account.