Kate Stephenson
Head Of Communications at Whitley Fund for Nature- Claim this Profile
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Andrew L.
As a BlueMoon writer and contributor reporting directly to Kate, I find that Kate has demonstrated some truly inspiring leadership qualities. She was approachable and receptive towards the ideas proposed by her colleagues. Moreover, Kate has shown the willingness to help them in realising their ideas as she was determined to create a greater awareness and appreciation towards the work of her writers and the campus magazine here at the University of Hertfordshire. Kate was also a well connected person and it was through her that I got the opportunity to interview a fashion entrepreneur and designer, as well as to work with a London-based stylist for a shoot for the fashion pages of BlueMoon. Ultimately, it was a pleasure working with Kate and I am happy to recommend her to employers.
Sharon Maxwell Magnus
Kate has a real flair for journalism in terms of both ideas and writing. She has backed that up with hard work, a year abroad studying even more journalism (including a press conference with the Australian PM) and editorship of the university magazine. She works well in a team and would be an asset in either PR or journalism."
Andrew L.
As a BlueMoon writer and contributor reporting directly to Kate, I find that Kate has demonstrated some truly inspiring leadership qualities. She was approachable and receptive towards the ideas proposed by her colleagues. Moreover, Kate has shown the willingness to help them in realising their ideas as she was determined to create a greater awareness and appreciation towards the work of her writers and the campus magazine here at the University of Hertfordshire. Kate was also a well connected person and it was through her that I got the opportunity to interview a fashion entrepreneur and designer, as well as to work with a London-based stylist for a shoot for the fashion pages of BlueMoon. Ultimately, it was a pleasure working with Kate and I am happy to recommend her to employers.
Sharon Maxwell Magnus
Kate has a real flair for journalism in terms of both ideas and writing. She has backed that up with hard work, a year abroad studying even more journalism (including a press conference with the Australian PM) and editorship of the university magazine. She works well in a team and would be an asset in either PR or journalism."
Andrew L.
As a BlueMoon writer and contributor reporting directly to Kate, I find that Kate has demonstrated some truly inspiring leadership qualities. She was approachable and receptive towards the ideas proposed by her colleagues. Moreover, Kate has shown the willingness to help them in realising their ideas as she was determined to create a greater awareness and appreciation towards the work of her writers and the campus magazine here at the University of Hertfordshire. Kate was also a well connected person and it was through her that I got the opportunity to interview a fashion entrepreneur and designer, as well as to work with a London-based stylist for a shoot for the fashion pages of BlueMoon. Ultimately, it was a pleasure working with Kate and I am happy to recommend her to employers.
Sharon Maxwell Magnus
Kate has a real flair for journalism in terms of both ideas and writing. She has backed that up with hard work, a year abroad studying even more journalism (including a press conference with the Australian PM) and editorship of the university magazine. She works well in a team and would be an asset in either PR or journalism."
Andrew L.
As a BlueMoon writer and contributor reporting directly to Kate, I find that Kate has demonstrated some truly inspiring leadership qualities. She was approachable and receptive towards the ideas proposed by her colleagues. Moreover, Kate has shown the willingness to help them in realising their ideas as she was determined to create a greater awareness and appreciation towards the work of her writers and the campus magazine here at the University of Hertfordshire. Kate was also a well connected person and it was through her that I got the opportunity to interview a fashion entrepreneur and designer, as well as to work with a London-based stylist for a shoot for the fashion pages of BlueMoon. Ultimately, it was a pleasure working with Kate and I am happy to recommend her to employers.
Sharon Maxwell Magnus
Kate has a real flair for journalism in terms of both ideas and writing. She has backed that up with hard work, a year abroad studying even more journalism (including a press conference with the Australian PM) and editorship of the university magazine. She works well in a team and would be an asset in either PR or journalism."
Credentials
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Conservation Careers Kick-Starter
Conservation CareersDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Level 3 Communications Key Skill
Manipal-City and Guilds Skills Training P LtdJan, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Whitley Fund for Nature
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Communications
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Jul 2022 - Present
Responsible for leading WFN’s communications strategy, using the charity’s platform to spread awareness about Whitley Award winners, and leading the charity’s PR. Also supporting the team with donor communications and across events. Responsible for leading WFN’s communications strategy, using the charity’s platform to spread awareness about Whitley Award winners, and leading the charity’s PR. Also supporting the team with donor communications and across events.
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Born Free Foundation
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Trustee
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Jul 2017 - Present
Attending quarterly Board meetings and serving on the Programmes Committee and Marketing & Partnerships Committee, to assist with decision-making, reviewing finances and helping to lead the general direction of the charity. Part of a team who devised the charity’s 9 Working Priorities and helped to construct the current 5-year plan. Attending quarterly Board meetings and serving on the Programmes Committee and Marketing & Partnerships Committee, to assist with decision-making, reviewing finances and helping to lead the general direction of the charity. Part of a team who devised the charity’s 9 Working Priorities and helped to construct the current 5-year plan.
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Kate on Conservation
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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Founder & Editor In Chief
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Aug 2011 - Present
Exploring the biggest conservation issues we’re faced with today through the latest discussions, documentaries, campaigns, demonstrations and celebrity support, my blog was born out of my gap year experience volunteering with Born Free Foundation in South Africa and has evolved into a source of information, discussion and education in its own right. www.kateonconservation.com Exploring the biggest conservation issues we’re faced with today through the latest discussions, documentaries, campaigns, demonstrations and celebrity support, my blog was born out of my gap year experience volunteering with Born Free Foundation in South Africa and has evolved into a source of information, discussion and education in its own right. www.kateonconservation.com
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Creature & Co. l B Corp Certified
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Editor at National Geographic Kids
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Aug 2018 - Jan 2020
- Helping devise Primary resource strategy -- deciding on monthly content, helping decide what goes into the Teacher's newsletter, creating online Primary Resources and additional sponsored resources. - Helping devise strategy for Real Play Coalition content, writing activities. - Managing Junior Explorers Club for the magazine and writing various magazine features. - Managing social media outlets -- posting content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter based on strategy devise with Senior Marketing Manager. Running weekly Facebook competitions. - Sub editing web content, newsletters and magazine copy. Show less
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Staff Writer at National Geographic Kids
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Nov 2016 - Aug 2018
- Establishing and launching new Primary Resources section of Nat Geo Kids' website by organising and selecting content from the Nat Geo Kids magazine archive. - Writing educational 'wrap-arounds' linking content to the National Curriculum and Scottish Curriculum for Excellence and providing lesson ideas for teachers. - Helping to devise PR and marketing plan for the launch of the new section, and assisting with planning the look and structure of the Primary Resources as part of an entire website refresh. - Writing copy for the magazine and website, as well as social media posts and press releases. Show less
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Discovery Education UK
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United Kingdom
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sub Editor
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2016
Sub-editing news, videos and learning resources across: • Discovery Education Espresso • Discovery Education Secondary • Discovery Education Coding News gathering for weekly Key Stage 1 and 2 news bulletins to present at broadcast meetings Writing news articles for Key Stage 2 level children as part of partnership with The Daily Telegraph. Subbing public-facing web content, marketing copy and DEN community blog posts. Notable projects so far include: Racing Extinction's school-based resources, BETT Award winning Foundation Stage module; Dinosaurs, and delivering a Racing Extinction assembly to over 300 pupils on behalf of Discovery Communications. Show less
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Discovery Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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500 - 600 Employee
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Sub Editor for Espresso Education
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Aug 2013 - 2014
A fully-paid 6-month contract (extended from 3 months) - Sub-editing different types of literature, including broadcast information and lesson plans - Uploading content to the website using the content management system - Re-writing Telegraph news articles to be read by key stage 3 & 4 children - Transcribing video clips - Time scaling video previews - Writing and inputting quizzes relating to a range of subjects - Helping with broadcast sign offs - Helped to man the stand at BETT, demo'ing the service and generating leads - Worked across the three branches of the organisation; Clipbank (Secondary school service), Espresso (Primary school service) and Espresso Coding Show less
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Trident Media UK
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor of BlueMoon Magazine
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Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
Re-launched and redesigned the student magazine, managing team of contributors and organising content. Use of InDesign and Photoshop. I began as a contributor to the magazine, working my way to Features Editor; suggesting article ideas, organising features team and sub-editing to running the magazine each month. Running the magazine involved deciding on a theme for each issue, organising meetings, suggesting article ideas, holding focus groups, writing articles, interviewing talent, recruiting designers, finding a way to communicate with teams of writers, designers and photographers online, creating a flat plan each month, deciding on a cover photo and tag line, having input on the overall design and designing individual pages, distributing the magazine. Show less
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University of Hertfordshire
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy Editor of UniVerse Newspaper
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Responsible for designing the layout of the newspaper each week, decision-making in terms of organisation and content, and working closely with Editor-in-chief. Responsible for designing the layout of the newspaper each week, decision-making in terms of organisation and content, and working closely with Editor-in-chief.
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Education
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2009 - 2013
University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Communications with Journalism and Media Cultures -
2011 - 2012
Curtin University
Study Abroad, Journalism with Internet Studies -
2006 - 2008
City College Norwich
A Levels, English Language and Literature, Media Studies, Photography, ICT -
2001 - 2006
Charles Burrell High School
10 GCSEs, A*A*A*A*A*AAAAA
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