Experience

The Manc Group

• United Kingdom
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of editorial

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Self-Employed

• Manchester, United Kingdom

• Freelance Writer

  • May 2018 - Feb 2022



Manchester Evening News

• United Kingdom
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acting What's On editor

  • Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

• What's On writer

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

  Covering all things food, drink, theatre, music, nightlife and art - but especially foodhttps://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/authors/daisy-jackson/



The Stylist Group

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Editor and Manchester Editor, Emerald Street

  • Oct 2016 - May 2018

  • Creating and/or editing all content for Emerald Street's Manchester edition • Managing social media accounts - Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram • Actively providing quality travel, beauty, fashion, and culture content for main Emerald Street emails • Assisting in new product launches - notably Emerald Street At Home, and Things to Make You Happy • Managing workloads and schedules of food reviewers and planning content accordingly • Freelance work for Stylist magazine, usually Manchester-focused features Show less



Trinity Mirror plc

• Manchester, United Kingdom

• Commercial Copywriter

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

  My time with Trinity Mirror has seen me write for a several different prominent regional titles in the north west – most notably the Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo, and Huddersfield Examiner – working with different teams of editorial staff and sales representatives. • Actively contributing to the What's On section of the Manchester Evening News, through music reviews, theatre coverage, and travel features. • Creating, sourcing, and editing editorial features for various magazines, such as Weddings, Days Out, World on a Plate, and Education Options. • Writing and researching engaging advertorial features for local newspaper titles across the country. • Building relationships with external partners, including PR companies and advertising clients. • Undertaking magazine and newspaper page layout and creative design using Adobe suites, including InDesign and Photoshop. Show less



Ticketmaster

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer and Customer Service Advisor

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  • Contributed to the Ticketmaster blog, which had previously focused on London events, and became the first writer on the staff from outside the capital. • As the first point of contact for customers, demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Contributed to the Ticketmaster blog, which had previously focused on London events, and became the first writer on the staff from outside the capital. • As the first point of contact for customers, demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.



GlamCorner

• Australia
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative and Relationship Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2014

  - Successfully trained and managed two interns and three new customer service team members. - Reported on best sellers and suggested new stock and additional stock to buying team. - Managed a network of affiliates and negotiated commission rates and exclusive discounts to keep a steady flow of new visitors to the website. - Managed customer service enquiries via email and phone. - Attended and networked at various events including Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. - Worked closely with operations manager to ensure all orders were fulfilled promptly and correctly. - Managed multiple social media platforms, increasing following on Instagram by 400%. - Designed e-newsletters on a bi-monthly basis and tracked results, maintaining an above-industry average for click rates and conversions. - Used key photoshop skills to develop business - including website artwork, advertisements, and product images. - Organised and directed product photoshoots, coordinating a team of photographers, models, and make-up artists. - Maintained CRM and product database, keeping website up to date with new products and special offers. - Successfully implemented tracking systems to ensure the smooth running of incoming and outgoing products. - Proficient in Microsoft Office products and a working knowledge of Adobe software Show less



glamcorner.com.au

• Sydney, Australia

• Customer Service Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013