Experience

Sapere Books

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

• Assistant Editor

  • Oct 2020 - Present

• Editorial Assistant

  • Jun 2019 - Oct 2020

  My duties include:-Formatting and proofreading books, making sure to flag any larger editing issues.-Writing engaging blurbs.-Reading submissions and passing on my thoughts to the editorial director.-Researching potential cover images.-Creating and commissioning blog content.-Advertising blog content on Twitter and Facebook.-Auditing book databases (including details such as prices, link functionality, book previews and blurb consistency).-Researching and helping to implement new ideas for marketing. -Attending industry events and author-centred events, where I meet with both existing and potential authors.



Rowman & Littlefield International

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

• Editorial Assistant

  • May 2017 - Jun 2019

  I assisted with the publication of monographs, edited collections and textbooks on RLI's Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Anthropology and Geography lists. This role involved:-Liaising with and chasing authors and contributors.-Liaising with publishing partnership organisations, such as the European Consortium for Political Research and Policy Network. -Commissioning and presenting specific projects to the publishing board on behalf of commissioning editors.-Helping to expand the Cultural Studies list by researching new areas to publish in, and arranging meetings with potential authors to discuss their work and encourage proposals. -Providing advice about permissions and copyright to authors and contributors.-Drafting author and contributor contracts.-Sending out proposals and manuscripts for peer review.-Summarising peer review advice for potential authors.-Preparing manuscripts to be transmitted to production.-Updating databases and tracking systems.-Researching suitable courses on which our books could be used. -Providing designers with briefs for front covers.-Proofreading book cover copy.-Setting up authors' and editors' royalties and training interns to use the royalties system.-Soliciting endorsements for forthcoming books.-Taking publishing meeting minutes.-Attending conferences, where I sold books, greeted authors, met with potential authors, advertised our presence on social media, and attended talks.



Liverpool University Press

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

• Poetry Publishing Assistant

  • Sep 2016 - May 2017

  I assisted with the publication of three new volumes of contemporary poetry, as part of the press’ ‘Pavilion Poetry’ series. This involved:-Helping to ensure that the books were accurately copyedited and typeset.-Clarifying any proofing queries with my assigned poet, Nuar Alsadir.-Commissioning any required illustrations. -Communicating potential layout issues to the typesetting team.-Compiling a marketing plan for the finished books, including details of any suitable prizes and potential reviewers.-Promoting the launch event, partly though student and regional press coverage.



The Windows Project Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Medical Practices

• Creativity through Writing Intern/Volunteer

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  The Windows Project is a Liverpool-based arts charity. Here, my role involved:-Assisting with the editing and promotion of their poetry publication, Smoke.-Helping to run writing workshops (mainly for six to twelve-year-olds) and writing advice desks in educational and community venues throughout Merseyside.-Helping out during author readings and other community events. The Windows Project is a Liverpool-based arts charity. Here, my role involved:-Assisting with the editing and promotion of their poetry publication, Smoke.-Helping to run writing workshops (mainly for six to twelve-year-olds) and writing advice desks in educational and community venues throughout Merseyside.-Helping out during author readings and other community events.



Switch on to Business

• Writer and Copyeditor at Switch on to Business

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  Switch on to Business is a Liverpool-based business magazine. Here, my duties included:-Writing local business-related or culture-related articles and producing event listings. I have also written about student loans and my experiences as an intern, and have given an interview about how I manage The Student Review.-Copyediting anything assigned to me by the Editor-in-Chief. Switch on to Business is a Liverpool-based business magazine. Here, my duties included:-Writing local business-related or culture-related articles and producing event listings. I have also written about student loans and my experiences as an intern, and have given an interview about how I manage The Student Review.-Copyediting anything assigned to me by the Editor-in-Chief.



Ellipsis Magazine

• Literature Editor

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2017

  Ellipsis is a Liverpool-based arts and culture magazine. Here, my responsibilities included: -Writing up interviews and producing literary/music reviews and creative pieces. -Sharing book review opportunities (sent over by publishers), literature events and creative writing prompts with the other members of the Literature Team. -Editing all literature-based articles and creative pieces. Content appears both online and in print around the Liverpool area. (Link: www.ellipsisliverpool.com).



The Student Review

• Editor in Chief

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2017

  The Student Review is an online magazine that publishes reviews and articles on a variety of subjects, including books, music, technology and style. Here, my duties included: -Writing articles, including reviews of books, albums and films. One of my most recent reviews was written on behalf of the publisher Alma Books.-Sourcing suitable writers and encouraging contributions. -Delegating jobs to the rest of my team to ensure that every post is carefully reviewed and edited. -Advertising all posts via Twitter and Facebook. This ensures that every writer gets the attention and exposure they deserve. (Link: www.thestudentreview.co.uk). I am still part of the team as a Consulting Editor, and am on hand to help the new editors with any editorial/ technical issues.



Travioor

• Spain
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Copywriter

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Travioor asks for engaging, informative and well-researched travel articles. So far, I have produced one piece titled '7 of the Top Things to do in Beijing.' Travioor asks for engaging, informative and well-researched travel articles. So far, I have produced one piece titled '7 of the Top Things to do in Beijing.'



Group GTI

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Copywriter

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  This role required a clear and accurate writing style, a meticulous eye for detail and strong research skills. I ensure that every article I produce conforms to GTI Media's house style and is suitable for the target audience (school leavers or undergraduates). This role required a clear and accurate writing style, a meticulous eye for detail and strong research skills. I ensure that every article I produce conforms to GTI Media's house style and is suitable for the target audience (school leavers or undergraduates).



Group GTI

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Editorial Assistant

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  GTI Media are the publishers behind the graduate recruitment website TARGETjobs as well as numerous print publications aimed at undergraduates and school leavers, including the Guardian UK 300. During my three-month summer internship, I performed a range of editorial tasks including:-Producing written content for both online platforms and print publications-Interviewing contributors (e.g. recent graduates, barristers and solicitors) for the Guardian UK 300, TARGETjobs Law and TARGETjobs Finance -Updating, fact-checking and proofreading existing articles and ensuring that everything conformed to GTI Media's house style-Producing clear, concise and engaging tweets to advertise relevant articles-Obtaining CEO contact details for the marketing department. During this placement, I gained (and built on) a range of field-specific and transferrable skills, including:-A basic knowledge of SEO techniques-A basic knowledge of HTML coding-Effective use of corporate Twitter accounts-Meticulous research and proofreading skills-A clear and accurate writing style-Time management and teamworking skills.



Meridian Business Support

• Ward Assistant and Domestic Assistant

  • Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

  During university vacations (via recruitment agency Meridian Business Solutions), I worked part time at Royal Stoke University Hospital, where I performed food service and cleaning tasks. This job required a professional and positive attitude at all times, as well as a friendly and respectful approach towards both patients and staff. Working in an often pressured environment where a strictly timed schedule must be followed has benefited me immensely, in that I have learned to pace myself to adapt to the volume of work required. I believe that this, as well as the ability to remain patient and personable, is a skill which could be transferred to any working environment.



PSCA International Ltd.

• Work Shadowing (Editorial)

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

  I completed one week of work experience with a company that published articles about subjects concerning the public sector. I chose to go there because of my aptitude for English, and my desire to see how a real business was run. Duties included helping to edit and proofread articles, administrative tasks, and observing the way in which the website was designed and the company marketed. I completed one week of work experience with a company that published articles about subjects concerning the public sector. I chose to go there because of my aptitude for English, and my desire to see how a real business was run. Duties included helping to edit and proofread articles, administrative tasks, and observing the way in which the website was designed and the company marketed.