Susan H

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Freelancer / Self-Employed

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Reviews: 6   from 6 Clients
 
Earnings:$1,003
Hourly Rate: $0

Jobs Won:4
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2 months

Member Since:Mar 2008

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Susan H
 
Professional journalist/editor/PR consultant

Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Introduction page for website on Sustainable Building

About Me

Hi,
I am a fully qualified (NCTJ) journalist with experience in a wide range of markets - newspapers, magazines, B2B, B2C, technical and academic etc.
I am an expert in media law - which means you won't need worry about legal problems with your copy :)
I have written for many different audiences and can follow preferred or house style.
Following more than 10 years in newspapers, I set up my own journalism and PR service which I have run for several years..
As a qualified journalist and experienced PR practitioner, I am able to undertake a wide range of services.
I have excellent research skills, good shorthand and I am skilled in both telephone and face-to-face interviewing.
Examples of projects to date include:
web content - research and writing
blog writing
website testing and editing
magazine articles
news releases
case studies for goverment initiatives
company profiles
environmental brochurescase studies
editorial for national newspaper supplements
Communications audit for government-funded organisation
community newsletters
Annual reports
EHS reports
BVPP reports for local authorities (to meet Crystal Mark standard)
Consumer magazines for local authorities
Editorial content for national magazine for UK subpostmasters
Editorial for business technology company magazine
Plus a wide range of consumer and business features including health, environment, business finance, construction industry, hi tech, chemicals industry, offshore industry, training and recruitment etc.

I occasionally work with other journalists, designers, printers, photographers etc and can therefore provide a one-stop shop for printed publications where needed.
I am known for my professionalism, attention to detail and never missing a deadline.
I am able to take ownership of a project from conception to completion subject to a detailed brief.
My specialist areas are health, energy and environment, media law and business topics but I am happy to write on fun consumer issues too :)
Previous clients say I'm very easy to work with and deliver excellent results - on time. (As a professional writer I am accustomed to meeting deadlines and although some people may provide a very low quote, they may not have the skills or experience needed to give you the end result that you need.)
Hope to hear from you !

Areas covered: All areas of UK , Europe and USA - remote working

Skills

PPH Certified PPH Certified Self Certified Self Certified
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by Samad k on 22 Jan 2010

Fantastic communication and high standard of work, 100% satisfied and met all the deadlines. Highly recommended.

by Scott C on 22 Dec 2009

very good

by Paul B on 16 Sep 2009

Excellent work. Very helpful, went beyond the brief requirements.
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Work Experience

Staff newspaper journalist - 10 years+
Freelance writing & editing - 5 yrs +
Public Relations work (through agencies) 5yrs+
Web Content/web editing - 5 yrs+
Business journalism and editing - 7yrs+
I have worked as a freelance for a range of both private and public sector organisations
University teaching (Journalism and media law)

Oct 2007
KCS Limited

Research, copywriting and layout for company brochure and sales letter.

Reviews for this job by:
Client
K Edwards
I found Susan to be very professional, producing high quality brochures, letter layouts and designs which exceeded my expectations. I will certainly use Susan in the future. I would highly recommend Susan and her services to others
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Education

National Council for Training of Journalists -(UK journalism qualification)
Newspaper sub-editing training (Trinity Mirror newspaper group)
Masters Degree in Journalism (with distinction)
Usual college qualifications in English, business studies etc

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