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    Tom L.

    Tom L.

    Freelance writer

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

    English speaking

    A reliable, adaptable and creative freelance writer with an ability to craft quality content. I have a varied background - an NCTJ qualified journalist who has also worked in...Read moreA reliable, adaptable and creative freelance writer with an ability to craft quality content.

    I have a varied background - an NCTJ qualified journalist who has also worked in the TV and games sectors.

    For the past decade, I have been working as a freelance copywriter providing a range of content - blogs, newsletters, guides and articles.

    Company Name: Tom Law
    Industry: Media
    Employees: 1


    Work Experience
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    Summary: I have more than 15 years of experience as a professional writer with a backing in print journalism as well as a producer, researcher and scriptwriter within the TV and games industries.

    I currently work as a freelance writer supplying a range of services to a range of clients - from global companies to new start-ups.

    Job Title: Freelance writer and journalist
    Company: Freelance
    Description: Role involves providing:
    Creating content for client companies including:
    Blogs
    Guides/White Papers
    Media Releases
    Newsletters
    Website Copy
    Articles/Features

    From:01/Feb/2011

    Job Title: Senior Writer
    Company: Frontier Developments
    Description: •General responsibility for all in-game dialogue on The Outsider (approx 55,000 lines)
    •Writing interactive and non-interactive dialogue.
    •Managing, editing and supervising writing team.
    •Creation of text style guide.
    •Design and documentation.
    From:01/Feb/2010 To:01/Feb/2011

    Job Title: Writer/designer
    Company: Frontier Developments
    Description: Writer/designer on The Outsider. Role involved:
    •Generation of in-game dialogue.
    •Create character biographies and world background.
    •Design and documentation.
    From:01/Jan/2006 To:01/Feb/2010

    Job Title: Designer
    Company: Kuju
    Description: Designer working on a train simulation game. Role involved:
    •Creation and design of all 40 game scenarios.
    •Creation of 80 mile Newcastle to York route using in-game editor.
    •Writing marketing material and pitch documents.
    From:01/Jan/2005 To:01/Jan/2006

    Job Title: Factual Entertainment Development
    Company: BBC
    Description: Development researcher for the BBC factual entertainment department. Role involved:
    • Brainstorming, generating and developing ideas for reality TV shows.
    • Pitch writing and competitive analysis.
    • Commissioned shows from unit included Bank of Mum and Dad (BBC2), Time Doctors (BBC2), The Bunker (BBC2).
    From:01/Jan/2003 To:01/Jan/2004

    Job Title: Development
    Company: Fulmar Television
    Description: Development researcher for Welsh independent TV company.
    • Generating and developing ideas for factual shows.
    • Writing scripts and pitch documents.
    • Generated and developed pitch for a documentary called Life on the Edge which was commisioned by BBC Wales.
    From:01/Jan/2000 To:01/Jan/2002

    Job Title: Producer/Researcher
    Company: Aspect Television
    Description: Producer/researcher at independent Welsh TV production company. Role involved:
    • Producing a weekly youth magazine show for BBC Choice Wales.
    • Writing scripts and comedy sketches.
    • Filming and editing DV items.
    • Generating and writing pitch documents.
    From:01/Jan/1998 To:01/Jan/2001

    Job Title: Assistant news editor
    Company: South Wales Evening Post
    Description: Assistant news editor on daily newspaper. Role involved:
    • Managing a team of 12 reporters.
    • Controlling the editorial content of the newspaper and maintaining accurate and readable copy.
    • Providing assistance to the news editor.
    From:01/Jan/1996 To:01/Jan/1998

    Job Title: Reporter
    Company: Wrexham Evening Leader
    Description: General reporter on a daily newspaper.
    Promoted to become chief reporter of the Wrexham office with responsibility for a team of four reporters.
    From:01/Jan/1993 To:01/Jan/1996



    Education
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    Degree: MA
    Field of Study: Games Design
    University / College: University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester
    From:01/Jan/2004 To:01/Jan/2005

    Degree: Pass
    Field of Study: NCTJ Journalism
    University / College: Darlington Scool of Journalism
    From:01/Jan/1992 To:01/Jan/1993

    Degree: Ba
    Field of Study: Human Geography
    University / College: Queen Mary, U. of London
    From:01/Jan/1989 To:01/Jan/1992

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    press release writingsearch engine optimization (seo)web content
    Industry expertise: Gaming, Marketing, News and Technology

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    • Benby Ben K.
    • Posted: 18 Feb 2022
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    • 22 Feb 2022 Ben K.
      Ben K.
      Newark, NJ, US

      excellent work

    Blog/Website writer - whimsical, friendly, fun and art/design savvy
    • Guyby Guy N.
    • Posted: 24 Mar 2012
    • 2
    • 19 Apr 2012 Guy N.
      Guy N.
      Wrexham, GB

      High quality creative writing. Understands the needs of the business.
      Very Happy.

      Nataly Nir

    Writing press-releases and publishing them in internet
    • Luisby Luis G.
    • Posted: 7 Feb 2012
    • 1
    • 29 Feb 2012 Luis G.
      Luis G.
      Moscow, RU

      Thanks, Tom. Good job

    I am looking for content writer who can help with website content re-do.
    • Damianby Damian O.
    • Posted: 7 Feb 2012
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    • 08 Feb 2012 Damian O.
      Damian O.
      London, GB

      Excellent!

    Creative Content Developer
    • Preetiby Preeti S.
    • Posted: 17 Jan 2012
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    • 02 Feb 2012 Preeti S.
      Preeti S.
      New Delhi, IN

      It was a pleasure to work with Tom.' He is highly recommended.'- Do i need to tell anything after this statement? Apart from his high quality writing skills, what sets him apart from others is his positive attitude towards feedback. I am sure to work with him future too.

    Local radio ad campaign - can you help with support PR
    • DUNCANby DUNCAN S.
    • Posted: 18 Jan 2012
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    • 24 Jan 2012 DUNCAN S.
      DUNCAN S.
      Chester, GB

      Thanks Tom, great work!

    Blog article writer required for gadget/gift store (must have sense of humour :o)
    • Jakeby Jake S.
    • Posted: 26 Mar 2012
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