CV in brief

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03/09—present: Editor, Computer Arts Projects
Over four issues I’ve developed the style, tone and content of the magazine, worked with the art ed to innovate a tired cover format, pursued commercial opportunities including retailer-exclusive cover-mounts and high-value competitions, and successfully engaged with core readers through social networks, quadrupling the magazine’s following

04/07—12/08: Senior Site Editor, 4Talent
Promoted to lead a team of commissioning editors across four editorial hubs based in London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Belfast. I successfully extended the brand across various social networks, quadrupled the subscriber base and exec-produced various projects, including the annual 4Talent Awards

01/08—12/08: Editor, 4Talent magazine
Promoted to oversee rebrand and re-launch of 4Talent’s national magazine as a 200-page bi-annual title, distributed UK-wide through Borders, Zavvi, selected independent outlets, major creative events and media festivals

04/07—01/08: Editor, TEN4 magazine
Promoted to oversee commissioning for 4Talent’s national magazine

07/06—03/07: Commissioning Editor, 4Talent West Midlands
Commissioning, writing and sub-editing online features, videos and audio podcasts for Channel 4’s extensive new talent resource

11/05—07/06: Project Manager, Creative Hub
Organised successful series of speaker-led creative networking events in Birmingham for NESTA

09/05—present: Freelance writer, Temper BMC
Worked closely with graffiti artist Temper on his limited edition 60-page portfolio, as well as various ongoing projects

07/05—03/07: Deputy Editor & Senior Writer, TEN4
Co-launched quarterly creative publication for Channel 4’s IDEASFACTORY, with circulation of 15,000, which would later become 4Talent magazine

08/04—06/06: Deputy Editor, IDEASFACTORY West Midlands
In-house writer and online features editor for Channel 4’s BAFTA and RTS Award-winning creative industries resource

11/02—03: Editor, Redbrick | University of Birmingham
Non-sabbatical position in charge of weekly student newspaper with circulation of 25,000. Promoted from News Editor

08/00—present: Freelance writer & Copy editor
The Guardian, Blowback, Clusta, 4Homes, 10 Years Younger, lastminute.com, Birmingham Post, Honduras This Week, Bath Chronicle, Birmingham City Council, Advantage West Midlands

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Proficient in HTML, Photoshop and InDesign: see other work

Education

2006: NCTJ Media Law for Periodical Journalists (Merit)

2001—2004: BA (Hons) English Language & Literature
University of Birmingham | First Class