Oct 07 - current (p/t) Croner, Wolters Kluwer
Kingston
Editor

Publisher of legal compliance manuals, magazines and guides, both print and online:

* I edit several specialist products, including loose-leaf manuals, newsletters, online products and magazines.

* I liaise with authors and edit their submissions ensuring all written material is accurate and that house style is maintained. I also proofread using British Standard proofreading marks.

* I liaise with the production team at appropriate times throughout the schedule ensuring strict editorial deadlines are met.

* I complete annual content development plans, commission content and manage budgets.

* I carry out market research and competition analysis. I use this information to develop my products and for the business cases I create for new products.

* I work on the company’s content-wide news desk as one of four editors. I research, write, edit and upload news using a XML based CMS.




Mar 07 - Aug 07 Realbusiness.co.uk
London
Assistant Editor

The online version of RealBusiness, Caspian Publishing's principal publication, and the leading business magazine for entrepreneurs and fast growth companies. I managed the online content for the website:

* I researched and wrote several relevant pieces daily and uploaded them.

* I subedited copy from contributors.

* I created stories from both press releases and research for online and print.

* I ensured house style was maintained throughout all online content.

* I uploaded all content using the website's content management system.

* I helped proofread laid pages of the print version of Real Business before sign-off.



Oct 04 - Mar 07 Straight No Chaser
London
Sub-editor

A world-renowned monthly magazine. I sub-edited and wrote short features:

* I subedited copy and proofread laid pages.

* I checked facts using appropriate and reliable sources.

* I wrote features, display copy, i.e. captions, headlines, etc., CD reviews, profiles and fillers for recurring sections.

* I sourced stories and chased leads, and also sourced images, where necessary.



May 04 - Mar 07 Junxion.co.uk
London
Founder & Managing Director

An online magazine and marketplace focusing on London's Black progressive creative scene (live since September 2005):

* I designed the structure/sitemap of the front and back end of the site and worked closely with the developer and web designer to create it.

* I coordinated a team of channel managers and contributors.

* I flat-planned content to ensure relevance alongside team members.

* I subedited and proofed all content before uploading using a CMS.

* I selected and manipulated feature images using Adobe Photoshop.

* I planned and implemented various marketing strategies with team members.

* I ensured the preservation of vision and ethos throughout Junxion.co.uk.


Dec 03 - June 04 Hobsons Publishers
London
Ezine Editor

Education specialist with books, magazines, websites and ezines. I coordinated 11 ezines:

* I commissioned work and coordinated a team of contributors.

* I researched and wrote comment pieces about relevant social issues, service/how-to pieces and advertorials to tight deadlines.

* I was responsible for the subbing and proofing of all content.

* I managed my time effectively.

* I spearheaded the redesigning and reformatting of the Graduate Ezine.