Francesca Peak
Senior Manager, Client Campaigns & Production at Reuters Plus- Claim this Profile
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LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Reuters Plus
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager, Client Campaigns & Production
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Aug 2023 - Present
Head up project management and studio production team at Reuters Plus, the creative studio at Reuters; oversee studio operations and production of both branded content and internal marketing collateral across video, digital, broadcast and social.
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Senior Manager and Program Management Lead, EMEA
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Dec 2022 - Aug 2023
Head up the project management team in EMEA for Reuters Plus, the branded content studio at Reuters, working on developing internal collaboration, outstanding client management and best practice working processes.
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Boom Cycle
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United Kingdom
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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Apr 2018 - Present
Teach several classes a week; choreograph my own playlist; motivate a room full of strangers to sweat and have fun! Teach several classes a week; choreograph my own playlist; motivate a room full of strangers to sweat and have fun!
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News UK
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United Kingdom
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Online Audio and Video Media
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
- Mentor new project managers on the team. - Analyse and strive to improve our ways of working and processes.- Responsible for a number of big budget campaigns up to £2m.
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Project Manager
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Aug 2019 - Sep 2021
- Work in Bridge Studio on creative solutions for clients across The Times, The Sunday Times and The Sun that include bespoke print, native articles, video, radio and social media deliverables. - Manage a range of campaigns across clients that span automotive, beauty, travel, food and drink, sports and insurance, from one-native projects to full £500k+ multi-platform campaigns. - Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery and consolidate messaging across all deliverables.- Initiated, developed and rolled out Bridge Studio's adoption of Slack as our primary communication tool for not only communicating but also running projects from end to end. Show less
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Condé Nast
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Apr 2018 - Jul 2019
– Work in the promotions team across Brides and Traveller magazines, managing the production of promotions and advertorials from brief stage to sending pages to press and checking final proofs. – Produce video shoots in the UK and abroad, from concept through managing budgets and producing the shoot, to delivery of final product to client. – Work in the promotions team across Brides and Traveller magazines, managing the production of promotions and advertorials from brief stage to sending pages to press and checking final proofs. – Produce video shoots in the UK and abroad, from concept through managing budgets and producing the shoot, to delivery of final product to client.
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Jellyfish Ecommerce Content
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United Kingdom
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Editor
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Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
I am responsible for the production of primary digital content for a range of clients. Each client has its own freelance team, which I am responsible for training to a standard that meets the client's brief and requirements. I manage the workflow and timelines of each project and ensure client deadlines are met with primary content of the highest quality. I proof-read every item of content before delivery. I am also a key part of developing our client relationships, attending meetings, developing timelines and ensuring changing client needs are implemented. I initiated a team strategy to ensure briefing days with fashion clients are conducted effectively and successfully for both Quill and the client. Show less
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Condé Nast
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Editorial Coordinator
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
Working on the production of Salt and Baku magazines:- Assisting the managing editor with client communication, content and schedule planning, budgets and distribution- Conducting interviews and writing pieces for both magazines- Team office and admin support
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Deputy Managing Editor
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2017
Across Baku and Salt magazines:- Manage and allocate budget, distribution, and production schedule- Liaise with client and chase approvals - Organise and manage photoshoots - Manage team schedule and workflow
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Freelance Writer and Sub-Editor
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Sep 2014 - Feb 2017
Write and sub-edit copy on technology reviews, features and opinion. Topics range from smartwatch batteries to drone photography. Especially interested in everyday technology and tech in the home. Write and sub-edit copy on technology reviews, features and opinion. Topics range from smartwatch batteries to drone photography. Especially interested in everyday technology and tech in the home.
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Baku Magazine
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London, United Kingdom
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Editorial Assistant
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Oct 2014 - Feb 2016
Manage and write several regular pages in the magazine, researching and calling in information and pictures. Assist the team throughout the production process, including working on layouts and liaising with production team and advertising manager. Organise team travel and fashion shoots, and assist in managing the editorial director's schedule. Manage and write several regular pages in the magazine, researching and calling in information and pictures. Assist the team throughout the production process, including working on layouts and liaising with production team and advertising manager. Organise team travel and fashion shoots, and assist in managing the editorial director's schedule.
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LFW The Daily
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Managing / Production Editor
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Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Setting up and furnishing temporary office Hiring runners Managing production process, deadlines and organising drivers for writers during fashion week Coordinating access to shows Setting up and furnishing temporary office Hiring runners Managing production process, deadlines and organising drivers for writers during fashion week Coordinating access to shows
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T3 Magazine
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London
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Freelance Features Writer
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Research and write features for magazine and website; sub website copy; Photoshop tasks. http://bit.ly/1kCtJNc http://bit.ly/1kCueXF http://bit.ly/1kCum9E Research and write features for magazine and website; sub website copy; Photoshop tasks. http://bit.ly/1kCtJNc http://bit.ly/1kCueXF http://bit.ly/1kCum9E
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MouthLondon
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United Kingdom
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Arts Editor
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
Coordinate and edit reviews of theatre productions, gallery exhibitions and art festivals; liaise with PR companies to attend such events, run competitions and interview VIPs. http://bit.ly/1kCvfPn http://bit.ly/1kCvqKq http://bit.ly/1kCvuKf http://bit.ly/1miBHd9 Coordinate and edit reviews of theatre productions, gallery exhibitions and art festivals; liaise with PR companies to attend such events, run competitions and interview VIPs. http://bit.ly/1kCvfPn http://bit.ly/1kCvqKq http://bit.ly/1kCvuKf http://bit.ly/1miBHd9
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BBC Good Food Magazine
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London, United Kingdom
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Editorial Work Experience
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Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
Website: uploaded, edited and managed content using Drupal; contributed to editorial meetings; used Google Analytics Magazine: reviewed a chocolate-making class; called in and reviewed mini-choppers; assisted on a food photo shoot. Website: uploaded, edited and managed content using Drupal; contributed to editorial meetings; used Google Analytics Magazine: reviewed a chocolate-making class; called in and reviewed mini-choppers; assisted on a food photo shoot.
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T3 Magazine
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London
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Editorial Work Experience
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
Researched apps for features; wrote two news items and one feature for website; put together and updated spreadsheet of launches at CES; transcribed interviews http://bit.ly/1kwmbdL http://bit.ly/1kwmcyr http://bit.ly/1kwmbul Researched apps for features; wrote two news items and one feature for website; put together and updated spreadsheet of launches at CES; transcribed interviews http://bit.ly/1kwmbdL http://bit.ly/1kwmcyr http://bit.ly/1kwmbul
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Weight Watchers Magazine
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London, United Kingdom
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Editorial Work Experience
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
Researched and wrote a double-page feature reviewing supermarket make-up, due to publish in the May issue; managed readers' emails and communications; researched regular features; managed Pinterest account and wrote social media posts Researched and wrote a double-page feature reviewing supermarket make-up, due to publish in the May issue; managed readers' emails and communications; researched regular features; managed Pinterest account and wrote social media posts
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High Life Magazine
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London
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Intern - Features & Editorial
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
Research features and regular columns; proofread copy; administrative tasks. Wrote a boxout on Smallest Islands in the World (November 2013 issue) Research features and regular columns; proofread copy; administrative tasks. Wrote a boxout on Smallest Islands in the World (November 2013 issue)
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Kerrang! Magazine
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London
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Editorial - Work Experience
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
Researched news and events; pulled articles from the digital archive; wrote news stories, album reviews and pitched several feature articles. Researched news and events; pulled articles from the digital archive; wrote news stories, album reviews and pitched several feature articles.
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Editor in Chief, Blogger
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
CAS Culture: Set up and run a blog for my degree, based on the culture and news of the American Continent. http://bit.ly/YMjo6w The Beehive Speaks: my own blog on which I discuss travel, fashion, culture, art and music. http://bit.ly/XS9JHr CAS Culture: Set up and run a blog for my degree, based on the culture and news of the American Continent. http://bit.ly/YMjo6w The Beehive Speaks: my own blog on which I discuss travel, fashion, culture, art and music. http://bit.ly/XS9JHr
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Evening Standard Magazine
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London
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Features - Work Experience
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
Researched articles; liaised with PR to pull together beauty samples for a photo shoot; attended events for London Collections: Men and gathered quotes from celebrity guests. Researched articles; liaised with PR to pull together beauty samples for a photo shoot; attended events for London Collections: Men and gathered quotes from celebrity guests.
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Harper's Bazaar
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Fashion/Features Intern
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Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Returned samples to PR companies and brands efficiently and neatly. Composed boards with runway trends and helped prepare a trend pack for the A/W 2013 season. Wrote a short piece on the Chelsea Flower Show http://bit.ly/18DLZKi Returned samples to PR companies and brands efficiently and neatly. Composed boards with runway trends and helped prepare a trend pack for the A/W 2013 season. Wrote a short piece on the Chelsea Flower Show http://bit.ly/18DLZKi
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Marie Claire
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London, United Kingdom
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Fashion Intern
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Mar 2013 - Mar 2013
Returned samples to brands and PR companies quickly and neatly. Maintained the fashion cupboard, clearing out unused stock and ensuring all items were docketed and accounted for. Returned samples to brands and PR companies quickly and neatly. Maintained the fashion cupboard, clearing out unused stock and ensuring all items were docketed and accounted for.
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Arts Contributor
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Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
Wrote weekly articles for the Mouth website, a cultural magazine written largely by young journalists. Articles have featured Roy Lichtenstein, theatre etiquette and the internet's obsession with pets. Wrote weekly articles for the Mouth website, a cultural magazine written largely by young journalists. Articles have featured Roy Lichtenstein, theatre etiquette and the internet's obsession with pets.
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Fashion Intern
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
Organised and maintained the fashion cupboard as samples were called in and sent back to PR companies. Assisted on a cover shoot, holding sole responsibility for jewellery selection for each outfit. Organised and maintained the fashion cupboard as samples were called in and sent back to PR companies. Assisted on a cover shoot, holding sole responsibility for jewellery selection for each outfit.
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Penguin Random House UK
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Puffin Rights, Editorial and Marketing/Publicity Intern
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
Worked for a total of eleven weeks in three departments of the children's division. Learnt about the process of producing a book, from manuscript to promotion and rights sales. Read and reported on manuscripts to the editorial team. Helped organise and ran a publicity event as part of a book launch. Worked for a total of eleven weeks in three departments of the children's division. Learnt about the process of producing a book, from manuscript to promotion and rights sales. Read and reported on manuscripts to the editorial team. Helped organise and ran a publicity event as part of a book launch.
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WRVU - Vanderbilt Student Radio
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Nashville, TN
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Events Coordinator and DJ
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Liaised with management and artists, both local and nationally established, to organise in-studio/phone interviews as well as in-studio performances. Averaged two appearances per week and gained invaluable time management and organisational skills. Presented my own show once a week and co-presented a second, both focussed on bringing international music to Nashville ears. Liaised with management and artists, both local and nationally established, to organise in-studio/phone interviews as well as in-studio performances. Averaged two appearances per week and gained invaluable time management and organisational skills. Presented my own show once a week and co-presented a second, both focussed on bringing international music to Nashville ears.
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Education
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2013 - 2014
City University London
Master's Degree, Magazine Journalism -
2009 - 2013
University of Warwick
BA (Hons) History, Literature and Culture of the Americas (including Spanish), 2:1 -
2011 - 2012
Vanderbilt University
History, Literature and Culture of the Americas, 3.5 GPA -
2002 - 2009
Sevenoaks School
International Baccalaureate and GCSEs
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