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Writer, editor, content consultant and strategist
Craig Thomas
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London, United Kingdom
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I am a highly experienced writer, editor and content producer, with extensive knowledge of journalism, content marketing, the web and social media.
Previous clients include Channel 4, Volkswagen, Sky, The Daily Telegraph, Shell, The Guardian, E.ON, RBS Private Banking, adidas, Suzuki, Gridserve, Lombard, Auto Trader, Stylus, Toyota-Lexus, MSN, The AA and Siemens Bosch.
I also have specialist knowledge of a number of industry sectors, including design, fashion, tech and automotive - the last of which I have extensive experience of.
Previous clients include Channel 4, Volkswagen, Sky, The Daily Telegraph, Shell, The Guardian, E.ON, RBS Private Banking, adidas, Suzuki, Gridserve, Lombard, Auto Trader, Stylus, Toyota-Lexus, MSN, The AA and Siemens Bosch.
I also have specialist knowledge of a number of industry sectors, including design, fashion, tech and automotive - the last of which I have extensive experience of.
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United Kingdom
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English
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Larger project
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My experience
2008 - ?
freelance
Freelance editor/writer
Redline Content Ltd.
November 2008-present: Freelance editor/writer. Writing and editing content for a variety of media, including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, Daily Express, The Sun, The National (Abu Dhabi), Automotive Management, Auto Trader, MSN, Fleet World, BuyaCar, Auto Express, Autocar, Trusted Reviews, Stylus Media, Professional Motorsport World, Engine Technology International, Sky Motoring, Business Car, Electric & Hybrid Technology International, Vehicle Dynamics International, Virgin Media, Diesel Car, Fifth Gear, Stylesight, Automotive Testing Technology International, New Car Net and Really Good Domains.
Content marketing projects involve editing a 70th anniversary magazine for Lotus, contributing to customer magazines for Hyundai and Renault, and supplying content to Shell, Royal Bank of Scotland Private Banking, Lombard, NatWest and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
I have also supplied copy for car company public relations departments including BMW, Suzuki and Subaru.
Content marketing projects involve editing a 70th anniversary magazine for Lotus, contributing to customer magazines for Hyundai and Renault, and supplying content to Shell, Royal Bank of Scotland Private Banking, Lombard, NatWest and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
I have also supplied copy for car company public relations departments including BMW, Suzuki and Subaru.
Marketing, Content marketing, Public relations, Writing, Management, Technology, Banking, Content, Net, Testing, Express, International, Stylus, Hybrid, Customer
2012 - 2013
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Managing editor, ignition
iPad and iPhone.
Engaged to launch Auto Trader's tablet (iPad and iPhone) publication, which was shortlisted for AOP and PPA awards. Planned issues, oversaw budget, commissioned contributors, wrote and subbed text, researched pictures, and scripted and presented video content (including road trip features and 22-minute Built in Britain film, which I wrote and produced) for first 10 issues. Also liaised on a daily basis with Future publishing, which built the application, and marketing/technical personnel in Trader Media Group.
Marketing, Video content, Budget, Video, Movie, Content
2010 - 2012
job
Editor, Driving and Driving Instructor
Editing two magazines for the Driving Instructors Association.
Driving, for holders of the DIAmond advanced driving qualification and Driving Instructor, a membership publication for ADIs. Under my leadership, the magazines were modernised, with redesigns and more refocused content. Also responsible for overseeing the development of DIA website, devising and co-ordinating the communications strategy, and producing publicity materials and writing press releases.
Writing, Leadership, Website, Content, Development
2005 - 2008
job
Managing editor, 4Car. Managing editor
unknown.
at the UK's leading independent motoring website, owned by Channel 4. Duties included editorial planning and commissioning; overseeing budget; project managing promotional microsites; daily updating of homepage; researching and writing car reviews, features and news stories; subbing all copy appearing on the site; booking press cars; and liaising with car company PR departments.
Writing, Budget, Pr, Website, Booking
2000 - 2005
job
Production editor, WGSN. Production editor
unknown.
at online news and information service for the fashion and design industries. Responsibilities included overseeing editing of copy from over 50 full-time editorial staff on website; liaising with section editors and drawing up production schedules; compiling style guide and maintaining content quality across the site; contributing to website development projects; daily editing of homepage; and Auto/Hard Goods editor, researching and writing features on car and product design.
Design, Writing, Product Design, Fashion, Service, Website, Content, Development, Online, Production, Guide, UP
1999 - 2002
temp
Production assistant on Guardian Unlimited
Guardian New Media.
(part-time). Shifts uploading and subbing on The Guardian and The Observer websites; also writing minute-by-minute match reports for football site and general editorial duties.
Writing, Websites, Production
1998 - 2000
job
Senior subeditor on TV listings publications
PA Listings.
Senior subeditor on Cable Guide (monthly publication for cable television subscribers), in charge of a team of nine subs and responsible for producing 280 finished pages of listings each month.
TV, Guide
My education
Llanelli Boys Grammar School became Graig Comprehensive School
HighSchoolOrEquivalent, Secondary Education
HighSchoolOrEquivalent, Secondary Education
Kingston Polytechnic
Bachelors, Modern Arts
Bachelors, Modern Arts
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