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Hi, I’m Estera Zajanckauskaite, an editorial and content professional with over a decade in publishing, including seven years at The Lancet. I specialise in end‑to‑end production, editing, and workflow management to deliver clarity, precision, and digital optimisation. Alongside my publishing work, I run a holistic wellness practice that informs my content creation, project management, and client engagement.
I’ve led multi-title expansions, designed scalable InDesign templates, and built efficient processes that keep projects on time and on brief. I excel at translating complex medical and scientific material into reader-friendly copy and have a trauma‑informed, holistic approach to workshops and client sessions. I’m open to part‑time remote roles in content, editorial, or operations support.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Interpreter at Word360
May 1, 2024 - PresentProvide real-time language interpretation for NHS and social services, ensuring accurate, culturally sensitive communication.
Founder at Healing Whisperer | Holistic Wellness Practitioner & Content Creator
April 1, 2023 - PresentFounded a holistic wellness practice; created original content across blog, social, and workshop formats; led trauma-informed workshops; delivered bespoke therapeutic sessions; built a client base; managed operations.
Cultural Immersion & Independent Study
March 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025Studied traditional healing practices across indigenous communities; gained insight into integrative wellness approaches, enhancing emotional intelligence and holistic thinking now reflected in my content and facilitation work.
Senior Production Editor at The Lancet, London
April 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Led end-to-end production of high-impact medical journals, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to publication standards under strict deadlines. Drove major journal expansions, completed deliverables six months ahead of schedule. Streamlined press processes, improved communication protocols and time tracking. Designed an InDesign template adopted across titles to extend international reach. Trained and supported junior editors, reviewed high-level content, and contributed to media alignment with The Lancet’s editorial tone.
Production Editor at The Lancet, London
May 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Managed end-to-end production tasks for Lancet titles, ensuring timely delivery and quality control across publishing workflows.
Production Assistant at The Lancet, London
January 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025Supported daily production operations, coordinating with editors, designers, and printers to ensure smooth publication cycles and adherence to standards.
Senior Production Editor at The Lancet
April 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Managed end-to-end production of high-impact medical journals, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to publication standards under strict deadlines. Led a major expansion of several journals, delivering all deliverables six months ahead of schedule. Designed an InDesign template adopted across multiple titles, improving workflow and international reach. Trained and supported junior editors, reviewed high-level content, and contributed media reviews aligning with The Lancet’s editorial tone.
Production Editor at The Lancet
May 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Supported end-to-end production of high-impact medical journals, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness. Improved editorial processes and time tracking, contributing to a more efficient press cycle and on-time delivery.
Production Assistant at The Lancet
January 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025Assisted with daily production tasks, including proofreading, formatting, and coordination between editors, authors, and production teams; gained early exposure to publication standards and workflows.
Freelance Interpreter at Word360
May 1, 2024 - PresentProvide real-time language interpretation for NHS and social services, ensuring accurate, culturally sensitive communication.
Founder at Healing Whisperer
April 1, 2023 - PresentFounded holistic wellness practice; Created original content across blog, social, and workshop formats to promote mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Led transformational, trauma-informed workshops for women; Delivered bespoke therapeutic sessions with measurable health benefits; Built a loyal client base through digital outreach, community events, and referrals; 90%+ satisfaction rate; Managed all business operations from scheduling and finance to marketing and customer service.
Cultural Immersion & Independent Study at South and Central America
March 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025Studied traditional healing practices across indigenous communities. Gained insight into integrative wellness approaches, enhancing emotional intelligence and holistic thinking now reflected in content and facilitation work.
Freelance Interpreter at Word360
May 1, 2024 - PresentProvide real-time language interpretation for NHS and social services, ensuring accurate, culturally sensitive communication.
Founder at Healing Whisperer
April 1, 2023 - PresentFounder — Holistic Wellness Practitioner & Content Creator. Led transformational, trauma-informed workshops for women, combining somatic bodywork with empowering facilitation. Delivered bespoke therapeutic sessions with measurable improvements in digestive, reproductive, and emotional health. Built a loyal client base through digital outreach, community events, and referrals, maintaining a 90%+ satisfaction rate. Managed all aspects of business operations—from scheduling and finance to marketing and customer service. Key achievement: Invited to present at the Om Yoga Show, significantly raising brand visibility and generating new client leads through targeted content and audience engagement.
Cultural Immersion & Independent Study at Self-Directed Study – South and Central America
March 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025Studied traditional healing practices across indigenous communities. Gained insight into integrative wellness approaches, enhancing emotional intelligence and holistic thinking now reflected in my content and facilitation work.
Senior Production Editor at The Lancet
April 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Fast-tracked from Assistant to Senior Editor in under two years. Managed end-to-end production of high-impact medical journals, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to publication standards under strict deadlines. Led an expansion of several journals, completing all deliverables six months ahead of schedule. Streamlined press processes by implementing improved communication protocols and time tracking, resulting in a more efficient, error-free press cycle. Designed an InDesign template adopted across multiple titles, improving workflow and international reach. Trained and supported junior editors, reviewed high-level content, and contributed media reviews aligning with The Lancet’s editorial tone.
Production Editor at The Lancet
May 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Managed end-to-end production of high-impact medical journals, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to publication standards under strict deadlines.
Production Assistant at The Lancet
January 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025Supported production workflows for medical journals, contributing to timely delivery and quality control.
Freelance Interpreter at Word360
May 1, 2024 - PresentProvide real-time language interpretation for NHS and social services, ensuring accurate, culturally sensitive communication.
Founder — Healing Whisperer (Holistic Wellness Practitioner & Content Creator) at Healing Whisperer
April 1, 2023 - PresentFounded and grew a holistic wellness practice; produced original content across blog, social, and workshops; delivered trauma-informed workshops and bespoke sessions; built a loyal client base with 90%+ satisfaction and managed all business ops.
Cultural Immersion & Independent Study at South and Central America
March 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025Studied traditional healing practices across indigenous communities, gaining insight into integrative wellness approaches that inform content and facilitation work.
Senior Production Editor at The Lancet
April 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Fast-tracked from earlier roles to Senior Editor; managed end-to-end production of high-impact medical journals, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to publication standards under strict deadlines; led major journal expansions and implemented efficiency-driven processes.
Production Editor at The Lancet
May 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Led production for multiple titles, improving workflow and international reach; trained junior editors and aligned content with editorial tone.
Production Assistant at The Lancet
January 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025Supported production workflows, contributing to timely, error-free press cycles.
Education
BA (Hons) English Literature at University of Surrey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BA (Hons) English Literature, 2:1 at University of Surrey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BA (Hons) English Literature, 2:1 at University of Surrey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BA (Hons) English Literature, 2:1 at University of Surrey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
How To Write Effectively
September 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025Proofreading: Introduction
August 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025InDesign CC: Advanced
October 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025A Levels: Sociology (A), English Literature (C), Philosophy & Ethics (C)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025How To Write Effectively
September 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025Proofreading: Introduction
August 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025InDesign CC: Advanced
October 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025A Levels: Sociology (A), English Lit (C), Philosophy & Ethics (C)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025GCSEs: 9 including English Lit (A), English Lang (B)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025How To Write Effectively — Media Training, London
September 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025Proofreading: Introduction — Media Training, London
August 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025InDesign CC: Advanced — Media Training, London
October 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025A Levels: Sociology (A), English Lit (C), Philosophy & Ethics (C)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025GCSEs: 9 incl. English Lit (A), English Lang (B)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025How To Write Effectively — Media Training
September 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025Proofreading: Introduction — Media Training
August 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025InDesign CC: Advanced — Media Training
October 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Other
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