Magazine Group Editor

• Mar 2020 - Present

Family leave

• Apr 2018 - Mar 2020

Editorial & Design Manager

• Apr 2016 - Mar 2018

• Managed an editorial and design service for Oil & Gas UK’s policy campaign areas and income generation streams (events and membership)• Delivered an annual programme of over 40 digital and print publications, branding and marketing material across 60 events, and membership recruitment collateral • Ensured that all outputs are engaging, accurate, on message and meet business priorities, reinforcing the brand and enhancing Oil & Gas UK’s reputation• Championed sound editorial processes, adherence to brand guidelines and house style, and the importance of design across the organisation• Co-ordinated and scheduled the editorial, design, printing and publishing processes to strict deadlines and budget• Researched, wrote and edited newsletters, magazines, marketing collateral, infographics and other published materials • Edited and produced flagship reports that are praised and respected in the industry, among political stakeholders and in the media as authoritative sources of business insight and market intelligence• Rolled out a new visual identity, championing appropriate internal and external use • Oversaw the website and social media channels, including the associated performance and engagement analytics• Drove a website improvement project, including development of two new content hubs for our members• Developed social media campaigns, driving growth in engagement and advised on its usage internally • Used insights from email marketing software to enhance engagement and deliverability • Improved integration of the CRM, website and email marketing software• Motivated, coached and developed the team, creating a culture of continuous improvement • Cultivated positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers • Budgetary responsibility for all publishing platforms Show less

Editorial Manager

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

• Within a year and a half, I had developed the new editorial function so it became an integral part of the organisation, producing up to 30 publications (digital and print) a year• Co-ordinated, scheduled and produced all publications to deadline and delivered to target audiences• Revamped the members' e-newsletter using new digital marketing software and design• Developed a commercial revenue stream for the organisation's magazine through advertising and created and implemented a marketing strategy to generate revenue • Trained, coached and mentored the new editorial executive• Expanded the breadth of case studies, features and articles showcasing our members' stories offline and online Show less

Editor/Content Co-ordinator (Marketing and Communications)

• May 2012 - Jan 2014

• Took on a newly created role within the organisation with the remit to refresh the reports and newsletters produced by the organisation and steer the development of new products being planned• Reinvigorated and rebranded the organisation’s printed newsletter as a professional magazine, driving the editorial and design strategy since the relaunch• Cultivated contacts within the membership to source stories for the magazine that promoted the industry• Sourced and built relationships with a pool of freelance writers, developing creative briefs• Created and applied a consistent editorial and design approach to report production• Developed, championed and embedded structured editorial processes internally• Created the house style guide and promoted adherence• Embedded a stronger emphasis internally on the importance of sound design and visually engaging content• Produced and steered the strategy for two new annual reports that were added to the company's existing portfolio Show less

Communications Officer (Interim)

• Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

* Wrote, edited and distributed internal communications bulletins for staff and students * Implemented a communications plan to engage prospective students by developing digital marketing collateral (including email marketing, web content and social media communities) * Contributed content for the main university intranet, website and alumni magazine * Wrote, edited and distributed internal communications bulletins for staff and students * Implemented a communications plan to engage prospective students by developing digital marketing collateral (including email marketing, web content and social media communities) * Contributed content for the main university intranet, website and alumni magazine

Full-time Volunteer (Communications Directorate - Marketing team)

• Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

* Worked in a department that manages internal and external communications across five hospitals with 9,000 employees * Supported a review of patient information leaflets, editing and writing to style and Plain English guidelines * Liaised with Service Managers and staff across the Trust to co-ordinate, write, edit and design an e-bulletin that promoted Trust-wide services and news to GPs as part of a wider stakeholder engagement campaign * Reviewed the Trust’s website and suggested opportunities for improved design, readability and user experience * Wrote and planned web pages for the re-opening of a refurbished private maternity wing, ensuring search engine optimisation and appropriate tone and style. * Ran public-facing webinars on a range of medical topics Show less

Acting Editor across five magazine titles

• Sep 2010 - Jul 2011

* Managed the production and editorial direction of five membership magazines targeting different audiences and covering materials application in a range of disciplines including: medicine, the built environment, transport, packaging, energy, product design, and sport and leisure* Guardian of editorial and design policy, ensuring accuracy, adherence to brand guidelines, appropriate tone, good grammar, and enhanced design quality and presentation* Briefed and developed the team, comprising three reporters, a features editor and two in-house designers* Set and steered rolling and competing milestones for the team, overseeing workflow and workload* Liaised with and ensured cost and quality control in dealings with suppliers - printers, external designers, mailing houses and digital platform providers* Collaborated with other Institute departments and members of expert divisions and boards to develop content * Responsible for sub-editing, proofing, copy-editing, and suggesting rewrites as necessary to copy from external contributors, editorial team members and other Institute departments Show less

News Editor (including Deputy Editor from May 2010)

• May 2007 - Sep 2010

* Managed the team and ensured deadlines were met in the absence of the Editor* Helped to shape the publishing strategies for four new membership magazines* Set and shaped the news strategy across all five magazines, adapting to changing news agendas and trends* Developed a strong sub-team for news sourcing, reporting and writing* Responsible for the news team’s workflow, briefing internal reporters and freelance writers* Planned, edited and oversaw the design and layout of the news pages* Generated ideas for special sections based on trends and leads* Mentored, trained and supported the development of the reporters and editorial assistant* Involved in the recruitment and appraisals of junior staff members Show less

Reporter - Materials Word, Packaging Professional and Clay Technology magazine

• Nov 2005 - May 2007

Editorial Assistant

• Apr 2005 - Nov 2005