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Production editor

NET-A-PORTER Group Ltd, Sep 2012–current

Managing the sub-editing and production teams for THE OUTNET.COM
Overseeing all editing and production of onsite, e-mail and PR assets
Encouraging and guiding the development of the sub-editors and production co-ordinators
Assisting the Content Director in planning updates, writing headlines and developing the brand’s identity and tone of voice
Managing the production process of regular (daily) site updates as well as special projects such as videos, designer homepage takeovers, brand launches and external collaborations

Sub-editor and freelance reporter

News International (The Sun), Feb 2012–current

Project manager

DDB UK, Jan 2011–Jan 2012

Developing project plans, timings and estimates for the production of print advertising campaigns
Managing creative resource and delivery expectations
Identifying and resolving potential conflicts, delays or issues with a project
Motivating team members to deliver engaging and culturally appropriate creative work
Ensuring all work is consistent and supplied according to the job specifications

Editor

Roto Vision SA, Aug 2010–Feb 2011 (freelance)

Editing and proofing book manuscripts on subjects such as photography and design

Writer and editor

Broadsheet Melbourne, Feb 2009–Jun 2010 (freelance)

Writing and editing feature articles, venue profiles and news stories for Broadsheet Melbourne (broadsheet.com.au) – an online cultural guide to the fashion, food, nightlife and entertainment in Melbourne

Editor, books and custom publishing

The Slattery Media Group, Oct 2009–Jun 2010

Developing print and digital publishing solutions for external clients
Editing Market Life – a monthly food magazine produced for Melbourne’s largest food market
Commissioning and editing book manuscripts – including Foodies of the World, a cook book and Handmade in Melbourne, a guide to Melbourne’s best artisans
Managing digital content for the company website – commissioning stories, sub-editing copy, sourcing images and uploading all text and imagery

Writer

The Age (Fairfax Media), Feb 2008–Jun 2010 (freelance)

Deputy Editor, MAG

The Slattery Media Group, Jan 2007–Oct 2009

Interviewing subjects and writing feature stories
Sub-editing feature articles, music reviews, news stories and profiles
Planning, writing and editing the magazine’s travel and fashion pages
Coordinating photo shoots and briefing photographers
Managing the magazine’s digital content
Sourcing and preparing material for production – liaising with contributors and external partners, collecting images, filing and editing contributors’ reviews

Editorial Assistant

The Slattery Media Group, Feb 2006–Jan 2007

Researching and writing stories for The Slattery Media Group’s in-house titles, interviewing subjects and proof-reading book manuscripts

English Tutor

Kumon Study Centre, May 1997–Aug 2002

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