Experience

DAMSON MEDIA LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Editor

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Senior Editor on a range of health, art, luxury goods, interiors and food magazines and websites Senior Editor on a range of health, art, luxury goods, interiors and food magazines and websites



Self-employed

• St Albans/London

• Freelance Journalist

  • Mar 2017 - Jan 2019

  Freelance writer, editor and consultant for a number of consumer and B2B magazines, websites and commercial ventures Freelance writer, editor and consultant for a number of consumer and B2B magazines, websites and commercial ventures



Future Publishing

• London, United Kingdom

• Features Editor, Mobile

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

  As Features Editor of Mobile and the website Mobile Today, I was responsible for researching and writing news, features and interviews for this industry leading B2B title. As Features Editor of Mobile and the website Mobile Today, I was responsible for researching and writing news, features and interviews for this industry leading B2B title.



Stag Publications

• St Albans

• Editor, Torque Magazine

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

  Torque Magazine, published in association with the Torque-Expo event, is a B2B title for the UK and Ireland distribution industry, covering a wide range of products including hand and power tools, fasteners, fixings and adhesives, hardware and ironmongery, DIY products, locks and security, abrasives and lubricants, trade displays and shopfittings, PPE, work clothing and janitorial supplies, construction consumables and other associated products, IT and support services. Mailed every two months to 6,000 qualifying professionals in the distribution industry, the magazine has a strong online presence at www.torque-expo.co.uk, produces regular e-mail newsletters, posts regular updates on social media and has an online digital edition. Featuring comprehensive in-depth coverage for manufacturers, importers and wholesalers selling any of the associated products through distribution to the UK and Ireland trade, Torque Magazine gives key figures the chance to voice their views and opinions, and works with opinion-formers and trade bodies to promote the business interests of its readers. The associated trade-only show, Torque-Expo, takes place on October 11-12th 2016 at the Silverstone Wing. More information on the website at www.torque-expo.co.uk.



Future

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Editor, previously Tech Labs Manager, Home Cinema Choice

  • May 2007 - Nov 2011

  As Editor of Home Cinema Choice I was responsible for overall editorial direction, commissioning, budgeting and team management for the leading home entertainment magazine. I applied research techniques to lead the title into new market areas and reverse declining sales, and developed relationships with the industry through commercial projects. As AV Tech Labs Manager at Future Publishing I was responsible for objective testing of a range of AV equipment for a number of magazines, and worked closely with technical experts and industry figures to develop and administer a series of complex technical programmes.



WV Publications

• London

• Editor, Total DVD

  • 1999 - 2006

  Editor for seven years of Total DVD at WV Publications, later Highbury WV Editor for seven years of Total DVD at WV Publications, later Highbury WV



EMAP, WV Publications, Scot Press etc

• London, United Kingdom

• Reviews Editor, Deputy Editor, Editor etc

  • Jan 1983 - Jan 1998

  Various employers and positions on magazines including Commodore Horizons, Popular Computing Weekly, ST Update, Camcorder User, What Camcorder, What Home Entertainment Various employers and positions on magazines including Commodore Horizons, Popular Computing Weekly, ST Update, Camcorder User, What Camcorder, What Home Entertainment