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James Doorne
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Epsom, United Kingdom
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I love getting things done. There’s something uniquely satisfying in seeing an initial idea grow into an inspiring and engaging finished piece of work.
I’ve worked with words all my professional life. I’ve filled lots of different roles, which has given me a broad range of skills and an understanding of how creativity and pragmatism can work together to create something special. It’s also helped me appreciate the value of feedback and honest communication between stakeholders.
I have extensive experience working in print and online, for newsstand magazines and in content marketing. Before going freelance in 2020, I spent ten years at an award-winning content marketing agency where I worked on accounts for clients including John Lewis, Vodafone and Toyota, creating engaging, high-quality, effective content.
I’ve worked with words all my professional life. I’ve filled lots of different roles, which has given me a broad range of skills and an understanding of how creativity and pragmatism can work together to create something special. It’s also helped me appreciate the value of feedback and honest communication between stakeholders.
I have extensive experience working in print and online, for newsstand magazines and in content marketing. Before going freelance in 2020, I spent ten years at an award-winning content marketing agency where I worked on accounts for clients including John Lewis, Vodafone and Toyota, creating engaging, high-quality, effective content.
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United Kingdom
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English
Fluently
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My experience
2019 - 2020
freelance
Modus magazine
Freelance.
I worked as a sub-editor and deputy editor roles on Modus, the official magazine of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, for seven months.
Writing, Sub-editing, Proofreading, Content marketing, Proofreading - english, Copy editing
2016 - 2019
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John Lewis magazines
Deputy Editor/Production Editor.
I joined the John Lewis & Partners team in 2016 and worked first as Deputy Editor then as Production Editor on their Baby, Tech, Off To Uni, Hampers and Wellbeing magazines. I was responsible for each product’s overall quality, making sure everything that went to print was perfect in every way and that all stakeholders were happy. All copy had to match the distinctive John Lewis & Partners tone of voice and visual identity. I managed the client amends and was in charge of the repro process through to signing off final proofs. I also wrote and sub-edited copy for online articles and scripts for online product videos.
Print, Online, Production
2019 - 2019
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KPMG – The Moments That Made Me
Production Editor.
KPMG’s The Moments That Made Me was a guide to business growth that included in-depth case studies and expert advice. As well as managing a very tight production schedule, I was also responsible for sub-editing and rewriting supplied copy to match tone of voice.
Growth, Production, Guide, ME
2018 - 2018
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Octopus Energy Report
Production Editor.
The Octopus Energy Report was a 32-page magazine sent to each of the UK’s 650 MPs. They were accompanied by a personalised letter and a selection of energy-use statistics specific to the MP’s constituency. My responsibilities included editing copy, fact-checking, proofreading, keeping the project on schedule and managing the repro process.
Proofreading, Statistics, Energy
2015 - 2017
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Vodafone Digital Parenting
Editor, Production Editor, Sub-editor and Writer.
I worked on three issues of Vodafone’s Digital Parenting – as a Sub-editor and Writer, as Deputy Editor, and as Editor. Digital Parenting was conceived to give parents the knowledge and tools needed to talk to their children about life online. It contained expert advice from a wide range of specialists including teachers, psychologists, politicians, and even royalty. The initial print run was 1.5 million and copies were sent to every school in the UK.
Print, It, Online
2010 - 2016
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Vodafone in-store magazines
Sub-editor and Writer/Deputy Editor.
I began work on the Vodafone account as a Sub-editor and Writer, generating copy for features and news stories and interviewing celebrities. I was promoted to Deputy Editor in April 2011. My other responsibilities included fact-checking and ensuring all content was correct and legal, managing the repro process, signing off final proofs, and creating an online version of the magazine.
Content, Online
2014 - 2015
job
Toyota This Way magazine
Deputy Editor.
While working on This Way I was responsible for generating feature ideas, copywriting and sub-editing raw copy and layouts. I also re-edited copy from the print magazine for online. I worked on other creative projects for Toyota, devising and writing a flowchart to support the launch of the AYGO, and creating a video to support their broader advertising tag line of ‘Take Me For Granted’. (You can see it at https://vimeo.com/140159948.) I also researched, wrote and managed the creation of a fold-out time line to be included with all new Toyotas, to commemorate their 50-year anniversary in the UK.
Copywriting, Advertising, Writing, Video, Print, It, Support, Feature, Online, ME, Vimeo
2014 - 2015
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Baselworld brand book
Deputy Editor.
The Baselworld brand book brought together more than 300 brands from across the world, each with a unique story to tell and an exciting new product to promote. I liaised with these brands to ensure we had the necessary assets to keep the project on schedule. I was also responsible for writing and editing body copy, heads and sells.
Writing
2009 - 2010
freelance
ARISE
Writer and Sub-editor.
ARISE was a fashion and culture magazine that won the APA Launch of the Year in 2009. I worked as a sub-editor and wrote news and features.
Fashion
2008 - 2009
freelance
Practical Parenting
Sub-editor.
I was responsible for fact-checking, sub-editing raw copy and layouts to house style and checking proofs as well as managing advertorials, including liaison with external clients. I covered the Deputy Chief Sub-editor position when required and rewrote copy for online.
Advertorials, Online
2006 - 2008
job
Dennis Publishing
Section Editor.
As well as generating magazine feature ideas and subbing hard copy and layouts, I also managed a team of freelancers and contributors to budget and deadline. I also signed off final proofs.
Budget, Feature
2005 - 2006
job
Dennis Publishing
Senior Writer.
My role included producing original copy for features, news and interviews, developing relationships with PR companies, as well as commissioning and rewriting features in house style.
Pr
2003 - 2005
job
Dennis Publishing
Staff Writer.
My responsibilities included writing features, news and regulars, interviewing musicians and actors and developing new feature ideas.
Writing, Feature
My education
2001
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2002
Liverpool Community College, Arts Centre
NCTJ Postgraduate Diploma, Journalism (Distinction)
NCTJ Postgraduate Diploma, Journalism (Distinction)
1997
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2000
Anglia University, Cambridge
BA (Hons), English (2:1)
BA (Hons), English (2:1)
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