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Claire Gibb

Claire Gibb

Copywriter/ Broadcaster/ Communications

York, United Kingdom

I am an established copywriter with a diverse portfolio across the charity, PR and broadcast sectors. I have 7 years’ experience in television as a continuity announcer, and four...Read moreI am an established copywriter with a diverse portfolio across the charity, PR and broadcast sectors. I have 7 years’ experience in television as a continuity announcer, and four years in radio as a presenter and producer.
I also studied for an MA in Journalism, where I received distinction passes in media law and broadcast news. With demonstrable experience of online journalism and blogging, I have written and managed web content for a number of organisations.

Area Covered: Yorkshire and London


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Summary: I am an established copywriter with a diverse portfolio across the charity, PR and broadcast sectors. I have five years’ experience in television as a continuity announcer, and four years in radio as a presenter and producer.
I also studied for an MA in Journalism, where I received distinction passes in media law and broadcast news. With demonstrable experience of online journalism and blogging, I have written and managed web content for a number of organisations.
Company: Love is All We Need
Description: Copywriting/ editorial work on four emails to promote a charity event.

Job Title: Continuity Announcer
Company: BBC Television
Description: I produce succinct, engaging continuity scripts for BBC 1 and BBC 2, making sure that copy is on-brand for each channel. Writing to Ofcom regulations and BBC compliance, I am required to demonstrate sensitivity to legal issues and news events, and make editorial judgements accordingly.
Most on-air announcements are live, and so I am expected to deal with any subsequent transmission problems – such as breakdowns or schedule changes – confidently and professionally.
From:01/Jan/2011

Job Title: Freelance copywriter
Company: Macmillan Cancer Support
Description: Following a three-month internship under the senior copywriter, I became a freelance writer for Creative Services. I worked with in-house teams to produce copy for marketing materials, policy documents and resources. I researched and wrote internal communications such as poster copy, emails and intranet posts. I was also responsible for writing, editing and proofreading articles for supporters" magazine Mac News, and was the main copywriter for Macmillan"s 2011 calendar and the Brick Lane Takeover programme.

Key achievement:

I produced a 10,000 word Guide for Young Carers following a series of interviews with young people whose lives had been touched by cancer.
From:01/May/2010

Job Title: Continuity Announcer
Company: Channel 4
Description: My voice was heard launching Film 4 to Freeview in 2006, and I went on to provide continuity for Channel 4, More 4 and E4. Working with the marketing department, I wrote scripts that targeted the relevant demographic of each network channel.

Key achievement:

Following the launch, I developed a new copy style for Film 4 that was more accessible to our new audience.
From:01/Jun/2006 To:01/Jan/2011

Job Title: Freelance copywriter
Company: Markettiers4dc
Description: Writing press releases, web copy and broadcast cue sheets on everything from football to fruit juice for a fast-paced PR agency.
From:01/Apr/2010 To:01/May/2010

Job Title: Presenter/Producer, XFM
Company: Capital Radio
Description: Presenting weekend shows on Xfm London. I was also the producer for a number of networked broadcasts, including Music:Response and The Weekender. I made sure that shows ran to the clock, monitored content, and looked after celebrity guests and pluggers.

Key achievement:

Rebranding The Weekender; developing and implementing new features, audio packages and competitions.
From:01/Sep/2003 To:01/May/2007

Job Title: Programme Assistant
Company: BFBS Radio
Description: I contributed original daily content to the award-winning Hatch and Duffus Show. Forming good relationships with celebrity agents and news agencies, I researched and booked guests and wrote interview cues and questions. I attended press calls and wrote copy for the show"s web page, editing the site on Macromedia Contribute.

Key achievement:

I conceived and produced the station"s tribute broadcast to John Peel. I researched contributors, conducted interviews and sourced music for the piece. I scripted and recorded the narration, then edited it all into a 12-minute audio package, which was played out on BFBS Radio 1 and used as news content.
From:01/Jan/2005 To:01/Dec/2005

Job Title: Production Manager
Company: Sumo Dojo
Description: Working for this successful animation company, I provided creative support for a number of digital media projects. I was PA to managing director Jonti Picking (www.weebls-stuff.com), liaising with TV production companies and advertising agencies. Clients included Anchor and Yellow Pages.

Key achievement:

I was the project manager for a DVD produced by the company. I pulled together content, planned filming and voiceover schedules and oversaw legal and financial requirements. I managed printing, sales and distribution of the final product which was delivered on time and on budget.
From:01/Apr/2004 To:01/Dec/2004

Job Title: Script editor and presenter
Company: Law and Medicine
Description: Editing scripts and voicing a number of professional slide presentations for the Law and Medicine teaching website, and the Legal Aware website for raising legal awareness in business students.
From:27/Feb/2011 To:13/Mar/2011

Education Summary: Copywriting (part 1) essential skills - PMA Training (October 2009)

MA Journalism Studies; modules in Media Law (distinction), Broadcast News (distinction), Online Journalism, Sociology of News - University of Westminster (October 2005 - December 2007)

BA Hons. Film and Drama (2:2) - University of Reading (1994 - 1999)

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  • Danby Dan A.
  • Posted: 22 Apr 2011
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  • 26 Apr 2011 Dan A.
    Dan A.
    Manchester, GB

    Claire picked up the detailed requirements of this project very quickly and delivered exactly what I was looking for.

    She also went the extra mile by providing other suggestions and ideas and doing extra research which added significant value to the project.

    Highly recommended.

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    Great work!

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