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    Simon Smith has over 10 years of experience in journalism and copy editing. He received his Masters in Journalism from Sheffield University and has worked as a sub-editor at the Daily Mail and editor for various magazines. His skills include writing, editing, fact-checking, working to deadlines, and using content management systems. He is currently employed as a sub-editor at the Daily Mail.

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    Simon Smith has over 10 years of experience in journalism and copy editing. He received his Masters in Journalism from Sheffield University and has worked as a sub-editor at the Daily Mail and editor for various magazines. His skills include writing, editing, fact-checking, working to deadlines, and using content management systems. He is currently employed as a sub-editor at the Daily Mail.

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    Simon Edward Smith

    Portfolio: www.simonedwardsmith.com
    Email: sesmith01@gmail.com
    LinkedIn: Simon Smith

    PROFILE
    ▪ Completed a Masters in Journalism at Sheffield University.
    ▪ Trained on the prestigious Daily Mail sub-editor scheme.
    ▪ High-level of subbing skills and able to work to a deadline.
    ▪ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    ▪ Self-motivated and enthusiastic to succeed in any given task.

    WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDING


    ▪ Quickly understanding content management systems and Adobe programs.
    ▪ Familiar with online practices including SEOs, meta descriptions and image sizing.
    ▪ Highly competent and thorough in fact checking.
    ▪ Working for national and regional newspapers.
    ▪ Reworking a range of stories to fit changing word count allowance.

    EMPLOYMENT

    The Daily Mail: September 2017 – current


    Sub-editor
    ▪ Writing headlines, picture captions, breakers and pull quotes.
    ▪ Subbing work to fit live and changing InCopy templates.
    ▪ Checking proofs for consistency, accuracy and literals.
    ▪ Use customised CMS to upload the print edition onto Daily Mail’s MailPlus app.

    Goodwin Smith: September 2015 – September 2017


    Leading men’s footwear brand
    Commissioning Editor
    ▪ Commission freelancers and edit submitted copy.
    ▪ Stay up-to-date with popular cultural and media trends.
    ▪ Source images, layout and upload content using CMS.

    Nihao Magazine: September 2015 – September 2017


    China Southern Airlines In-Flight Magazine
    Copy editor, England
    ▪ Copyedit a range of writing styles correcting grammar, spelling and tone.
    ▪ Rewrite captions, headlines and text to ensure the magazine’s style is adhered to.
    ▪ Adapt a proofing system to improve standards and efficiency.

    THAT’S: November 2012 – August 2014


    City Editor, Guangzhou, China
    ▪ Wrote for all sections of the magazine, including features and involved with all editorial meetings and
    planning pre and post publication.
    ▪ Experience writing tight, original copy with appropriate tone for online and print versions.
    ▪ Supervised through all stages of production, communicating with graphic designers, art director, the
    sales team, and editors on all aspects of content and design.

    Shangri-la Beijing: January 2012 – November 2012


    Freelance copywriter, China
    ▪ Responsible for proofreading written materials to check grammar and spelling.
    ▪ Edited and wrote copy for advertisements, brochures, newsletters, invitations and interactive
    presentations.
    ▪ Amended, revised or redeveloped campaigns in response to feedback from the creative director and/or
    clients.
    Guangzhou Morning Daily: November 2011 – November 2012
    Weekly English-language newspaper
    Copy editor, Guangzhou, China
    ▪ Copyedited a range of different levels of grammar and English proficiency from novice to experienced
    native writers.
    ▪ Interviewed ex-pats for articles about their life in Guangzhou.
    ▪ Online blogging including photo essay features.

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    White Light Media: September 2015


    ▪ Produced copy for their wine and spirits magazine Hot Rum Cow.
    ▪ Researched and wrote the weekly newsletter for World Whisky Day.
    ▪ Conducted interviews for clients Maersk Oil UK for their new title Shelf.

    VICE UK: July 2015


    ▪ Quickly and accurately transcribed interviews.
    ▪ Pitched features in weekly editorial meetings.
    ▪ Wrote snubs and edited and polished translated international content.

    Lancashire Evening Post: May 2011


    ▪ Assisted reporters on assignments including, gathering quotes, note taking and research.
    ▪ Corrected and re-formatted photo captions, tables of contents, and cover proofs.
    ▪ Produced news and comment articles for both the print and online edition.

    EDUCATION

    MA Journalism (PPA Accredited), University of Sheffield: 2014 – 2015


    Developed many skills during the process of creating three magazines from concept to publication
    including multi-platform, flatplanning, photofilms, business plans and mood boarding. Completed in-
    depth modules in Shorthand, Media Law and the Ethics of Journalism.

    MA Creative Writing, Lancaster University: 2010 – 2011 (Class representative)


    Attended intensive workshops and seminars involving editing 8,000 words of varying styles each week
    and justifying our suggested changes to colleagues and lecturers, including award-winning writers.

    BA Fashion and Brand Promotion, University Of Central Lancashire: 2006 – 2009


    Produced a full marketing campaign for an event at the Hard Rock Café. The assignment involved
    comprehensive research of venues and organizers. In addition, a detailed cost analysis of the event itself
    was conducted.

    Stonyhurst College Public School: 2004 – 2006


    3 A-level Passes, Biology, Art, English Language (Highest mark in editorial examination)

    REFERENCES
    ▪ Philip Coutts – Chief Sub-Editor at Daily Mail (philip.coutts@dailymail.co.uk)
    ▪ Jane Kent – Managing Editor at The Post and Grey Bruce This Week in Hanover, Ontario
    (jkent@postmedia.com)

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