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I am a former print journalist and editor with experience in newspaper, magazine and digital formats. I began my working career in administration roles before moving to journalism. My love of pop culture led me back to university to pursue a double major in English and Media Studies, and I have since completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies) and am pursuing a Master of Arts in Media Studies. I bring strong editorial and management experience, a track record of meeting deadlines and budgets, and experience in marketing and stakeholder relationship management. I am a confident leader and team player, a skilled networker, and I enjoy building relationships and making new contacts. I am a published author of more than 20 LGBTQI+ novels. As an independent author I manage all of my own social media and maintain a presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and Instagram. I also own and operate Better Building Support with my husband, combining entrepreneurship with my passion for writing and storytelling.…I am a former print journalist and editor with experience in newspaper, magazine and digital formats. I began my working career in administration roles before moving to journalism. My love of pop culture led me back to university to pursue a double major in English and Media Studies, and I have since completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies) and am pursuing a Master of Arts in Media Studies. I bring strong editorial and management experience, a track record of meeting deadlines and budgets, and experience in marketing and stakeholder relationship management. I am a confident leader and team player, a skilled networker, and I enjoy building relationships and making new contacts. I am a published author of more than 20 LGBTQI+ novels. As an independent author I manage all of my own social media and maintain a presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and Instagram. I also own and operate Better Building Support with my husband, combining entrepreneurship with my passion for writing and storytelling.

Angelique Jurd

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I am a former print journalist and editor with experience in newspaper, magazine and digital formats. I began my working career in administration roles before moving to journalism. My love of pop culture led me back to university to pursue a double major in English and Media Studies, and I have since completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies) and am pursuing a Master of Arts in Media Studies. I bring strong editorial and management experience, a track record of meeting deadlines and budgets, and experience in marketing and stakeholder relationship management. I am a confident leader and team player, a skilled networker, and I enjoy building relationships and making new contacts. I am a published author of more than 20 LGBTQI+ novels. As an independent author I manage all of my own social media and maintain a presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and Instagram. I also own and operate Better Building Support with my husband, combining entrepreneurship with my passion for writing and storytelling.…I am a former print journalist and editor with experience in newspaper, magazine and digital formats. I began my working career in administration roles before moving to journalism. My love of pop culture led me back to university to pursue a double major in English and Media Studies, and I have since completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies) and am pursuing a Master of Arts in Media Studies. I bring strong editorial and management experience, a track record of meeting deadlines and budgets, and experience in marketing and stakeholder relationship management. I am a confident leader and team player, a skilled networker, and I enjoy building relationships and making new contacts. I am a published author of more than 20 LGBTQI+ novels. As an independent author I manage all of my own social media and maintain a presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and Instagram. I also own and operate Better Building Support with my husband, combining entrepreneurship with my passion for writing and storytelling.

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I am a former print journalist and editor with experience in newspaper, magazine and digital formats. I began my working career in administration roles before moving to journalism. My love of pop culture led me back to university to pursue a double major in English and Media Studies, and I have since completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies) and am pursuing a Master of Arts in Media Studies. I bring strong editorial and management experience, a track record of meeting deadlines and budgets, and experience in marketing and stakeholder relationship management. I am a confident leader and team player, a skilled networker, and I enjoy building relationships and making new contacts.

I am a published author of more than 20 LGBTQI+ novels. As an independent author I manage all of my own social media and maintain a presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and Instagram. I also own and operate Better Building Support with my husband, combining entrepreneurship with my passion for writing and storytelling.

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Freelance Writer at Self-employed / Freelance

September 1, 2005 - November 26, 2025

Sourcing, researching and interviewing for print and online publications. Editing of both fiction and nonfiction work. Creating web copy and PR copy. Interviewing. Maintaining contact with Media Managers and PR consultants. Establishing, managing, and maintaining relationships within the media. Following up press releases, covering events, writing advertorial when required. Securing articles from a variety of sources. Background research and information sourcing. Working with photographers. Time scheduling to meet publishing deadlines.

Senior Consultant at SalesSystems

July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013

Creation of marketing content, blogs, social media content, and general writing services. Marketing automation using InfusionSOFT and SalesFUSION. Internal and external communications – including PR, copywriting, web copy. Blogging. Strategy. Marketing automation campaigns using appropriate software platforms. Project management. Establishing, managing, and maintaining relationships within the media. Liaising with clients and suppliers. Representing company at public events. Public presentations. Training clients in using marketing automation software. Working closely with the management team. SEO. Online marketing. TechDay.

Editor IT Brief and Start Up at IT Brief and Start Up

July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012

Charged with the publication of the monthly corporate IT magazine, IT Brief, and the online publication Start Up. Re-established and maintained relationships with the advertising team. Introduced publications to PR companies to increase online presence and success. Roles included interviewing, maintaining media manager and PR contacts, design coordination with the layout team, and overseeing overall look and direction. Managed freelancers, contributors and columnists; liaised with advertising and production teams; followed up press releases and events; wrote advertorials; secured articles from multiple sources; represented the company at public events; budget management.

Publications Editor at Times House Publishing

December 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010

Published four monthly community newspapers; repositioned a business community paper and launched Rural Living (rural publication) which won 2009 Community Newspaper Awards (winner and third place). Expanded to Urban Living-Waterfront and Urban Living-Franklin in 2010. Grew editorial team from a one-person role to a full team; established strong relationships with the advertising team; introduced publications and the parent company to PR firms and social media networks to increase online presence and success. Responsibilities included editing, interviewing, liaising with media managers and PR consultants, design coordination, managing freelancers, and budget oversight.

Journalist at Rural Press - Straight Furrow

August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2007

Reported on agricultural issues; covered conferences and press meetings; conducted interviews; wrote advertorials when required; proofed and contributed to ongoing publications.