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I am a freelance writer, copywriter and content specialist with bylines at The Guardian, Vice, The Independent, and the i paper. I’ve written cover stories for industry magazines, cover mentions in national news titles, and had features syndicated to Apple News. One of my features was shortlisted for a Medical Journalists' Association award, my work has been cited on Wikipedia, and I’ve appeared on Freelancing For Journalists podcast to talk about my work.…I am a freelance writer, copywriter and content specialist with bylines at The Guardian, Vice, The Independent, and the i paper. I’ve written cover stories for industry magazines, cover mentions in national news titles, and had features syndicated to Apple News. One of my features was shortlisted for a Medical Journalists' Association award, my work has been cited on Wikipedia, and I’ve appeared on Freelancing For Journalists podcast to talk about my work.

Ellie Broughton

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I am a freelance writer, copywriter and content specialist with bylines at The Guardian, Vice, The Independent, and the i paper. I’ve written cover stories for industry magazines, cover mentions in national news titles, and had features syndicated to Apple News. One of my features was shortlisted for a Medical Journalists' Association award, my work has been cited on Wikipedia, and I’ve appeared on Freelancing For Journalists podcast to talk about my work.…I am a freelance writer, copywriter and content specialist with bylines at The Guardian, Vice, The Independent, and the i paper. I’ve written cover stories for industry magazines, cover mentions in national news titles, and had features syndicated to Apple News. One of my features was shortlisted for a Medical Journalists' Association award, my work has been cited on Wikipedia, and I’ve appeared on Freelancing For Journalists podcast to talk about my work.

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I am a freelance writer, copywriter and content specialist with bylines at The Guardian, Vice, The Independent, and the i paper.

I’ve written cover stories for industry magazines, cover mentions in national news titles, and had features syndicated to Apple News. One of my features was shortlisted for a Medical Journalists’ Association award, my work has been cited on Wikipedia, and I’ve appeared on Freelancing For Journalists podcast to talk about my work.

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Freelance communications director and content producer at Self-employed

April 1, 2020 - Present

Drove 11% revenue growth during industry downturn through strategic content and member engagement. Developed, launched and ran weekly news digest reaching 2,000+ members (sustained >50% open rate), now in its fifth year running, and moderated monthly events drawing up to 10% membership attendance.

Communications director at National Association for Sessional GPs

April 1, 2020 - Present

Led communications strategy and member engagement initiatives; grew revenue through content and digest; managed events.

Independent health journalist at Various publications

April 1, 2020 - Present

Published across titles reaching 13M+ readers including i paper (6.8M), Glamour UK, Cosmopolitan UK and Stylist; secured cover mention for an i paper feature pitched; Apple News syndication for Cosmopolitan UK commission; shortlisted for Medical Journalists' Association Award (2023).

Production Assistant at Guardian News & Media

September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018

Assisted the production and publication of advertorial content (print, digital and video) for Guardian Labs; managed weekly publishing schedule with multiple stakeholders; fact-checked and proofed content.

Features Editor at Pulse, UBM/Cogora

March 1, 2011 - September 1, 2015

Pitched, filed clean copy to editors; authored features and editorial briefs; managed annual budget for B2B features and special reports; set editorial direction.