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Experiential content writer and editor
Melanie Dakin
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Watford, United Kingdom
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I am an experienced journalist and content editor who thrives on producing incisive, compelling and unique copy across a wide range of lifestyle topics. I have a keen eye for detail and strong design skills, coupled with an ability to manage several projects and deliver them to exacting standards.
In a varied and exciting career working for reputable publishers such as the Guardian Media Group, Archant, Newsquest and Time Out, I have been the driving force behind high end fashion, bridal, lifestyle and property magazines, arts and education titles, travel features and guide books and a range of client specific supplements.
In a varied and exciting career working for reputable publishers such as the Guardian Media Group, Archant, Newsquest and Time Out, I have been the driving force behind high end fashion, bridal, lifestyle and property magazines, arts and education titles, travel features and guide books and a range of client specific supplements.
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Available
My experience
2017 - ?
freelance
Freelance content editor and writer/sub
Freelance.
I recently completed a year’s contract as content editor for Beko producing optimised copy across several brand websites and creating and scheduling campaign material on social media platforms. My work has contributed to the success of Beko’s award winning Eat Like A Pro campaign against childhood obesity. I recently received a director's award for best campaign of 2018.
Content
2015 - 2017
job
Features content editor
Newsquest North and East London.
Promoted to editor of the features desk. Responsible for a team of writers producing content for more than 19 newspapers per week working across travel, entertainment and lifestyle features, both in print and online. Commissioned and edited copy for niche titles including Asian Inspired, Education Yearbook, Education Matters, Locate and Local Living magazine.
Print, Content, Online, Websites, Commercial copywriting, English text and language editing, Proofreading
2012 - 2015
job
Deputy features editor
Newsquest North and East London.
Promoted to deputy at Newsquest North and East London. Working to daily, weekly and monthly deadlines across 19 newspapers and supplements. Liaising with advertising teams and clients to generate customer-specific copy for a range of projects.
English text and language editing, Commercial copywriting, Quarkxpress, Writing
2001 - 2005
freelance
Freelance series editor and consultant
Cadogan Guides and freelance.
Heading up Cadogan Guides' family travel list: take the kids Paris and Disneyland Paris, updater of ttk England, editor of ttk London and ttk Short Breaks from London. Commissioned ttk Ireland and ttk South of France. Author of take the kids Florida.
Contract publishing: Explore Worldwide's Travel with your Tribe booklet. Mark Warner ski and summer resort guides.
Freelance subbing on Future's T3 magazine. Contributor to Eyes Down, Toys R Us Family Life and Angels and Urchins.
Contract publishing: Explore Worldwide's Travel with your Tribe booklet. Mark Warner ski and summer resort guides.
Freelance subbing on Future's T3 magazine. Contributor to Eyes Down, Toys R Us Family Life and Angels and Urchins.
Writing, English text and language editing, Layout, Sub editor
2001 - 2001
freelance
Consultant Editor to the Time Out London Guide for Children
Families.
Taking the book from idea stage through to publication, finding an editor and suggesting contributors, advising on content. Contributor to the Time Out Weekend Break Guide.
Content, Guide
1999 - 2001
job
Magazine editor
Kids Out Magazine.
Involved in all aspects of producing a monthly 68+ page magazine
from planning stage to final pages. Spin-off publications include The Kids Out Good Toy Guide, London
from planning stage to final pages. Spin-off publications include The Kids Out Good Toy Guide, London
Planning, Guide, English text and language editing, Proofreading, Writing
1998 - 1999
freelance
Freelance journalist
Freelance.
Freelance film writer and production journalist. Contributor to Time Out, City Life, and 365 websites
Websites, Journalist, Production, Guide
1990 - 1998
job
Film and What's On Editor
City Life Magazine.
Responsible for a team of freelance contributors, making up Quark pages on a 30+ page listings section, subbing, commissioning and editing copy. Contributor to The Guide To Manchester, Restaurant Guide, Student Guide, and supplements.
Guide, UP, Magazine layout, Write articles, English text and language editing
1988 - 1989
job
Production Office Assistant
TV Company.
Office, Production
1985 - 1987
job
Teacher
EFL.
(summer jobs)
My education
1985
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1988
Manchester Metropolitan University
BA Hons, English
BA Hons, English
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