About Elaine
Let's take your content to the next level.
I'm a freelance copyeditor and writer based in Durham with the intent to take your writing one step further. I help take care of content before publication, whether that be news items, marketing material, copy or social media.
Editing
I'll work on punctuation, spelling, grammar and sentence structure. References will be checked ensuring statistics and facts are valid and accurate.
Writing
As the storyteller for your business or brand, I'll produce content with the purpose of creating action.
With a full-time background in editorial, writing and marketing roles, you're in good hands.
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- South West Durham NewsEditorial and Production AssistantMarch 2022 - Today (4 years and 3 months)Our community newspapers are delivered to over 35,000 homes a month. Adhere to three newspaper deadlines a week. Aid in the construction of the newspapers using Adobe InDesign and optimising images via Adobe Photoshop. Upload articles to the website using Wordpress and keeping note of analytics to understand community reach. Upload content to social media platforms. Subedit articles making sure they're fit to be published. Sourcing stories via communication with the community and local council, as well as writing articles. Main roles:- Producing three 8-page newspapers a week- Creating adverts for customers- Optimising images- Uploading articles online- Creating social media content- Sourcing, writing and sub-editing articles- Additional duties: creating posters, presentations, communicating with council members Software used:- Adobe InDesign- Adobe Illustrator- Adobe Photoshop- Procreate- Canva- CRM system- Wordpress- Mailchimp
- VodafoneSales AssistantTELECOMMUNICATIONSApril 2021 - March 2022 (1 year)Experience on shop floor and web sales. Used CRM systems, with monthly training to keep knowledge up to date. Extensive product knowledge with the aim of being able to cater towards customer needs whether that be via verbal or written communication.
- La Tonique MediaChief EditorPRESS AND MEDIAMay 2021 - March 2022 (11 months)Editor for a team of 10+ writers.
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Education
- Bachelor of ArtsUniversity of Hertfordshire2020Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons), Philosophy and Creative Writing
- A-levels, Government & Politics, Philosophy & Ethics, Media: Communication & ProductionQueen Elizabeth Sixth Form College2017A-levels, Government & Politics, Philosophy & Ethics, Media: Communication & Production
Certifications
- Fundamentals of Digital MarketingGoogle Digital Garage2020