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Editing

I’ve worked as a freelance sub-editor for many popular titles, such as Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Now, Radio Times and The Sun’s Fabulous Magazine.

Plus I’ve been a chief sub-editor twice, at both Emap and The National Magazine Company (now Hearst UK), and previously spent more than a decade on the subs’ desk at You Magazine (The Mail on Sunday).

Key strengths include:

  • A thorough understanding of the production process, from start to finish
  • Advanced knowledge of Word and InDesign
  • The ability to edit news, features and interviews with equal flair, polishing copy where required without losing the writer’s own voice
  • Meticulous fact-checking and proofreading skills
  • Generating must-read headlines and sells
  • NCTJ qualification in media law
  • Strong digital background with experience of CMS
  • Proven track record of meeting strict deadlines

To check availability for sub-editing shifts, please visit the contact page.

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