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I am an award-winning editor, journalist, author and brand strategy consultant with a passion for clear, concise storytelling. I am a digital pioneer, with vast experience in developing multi-channel, joined-up editorial strategy for clients.…

Mark Hooper

Writer, Content Creator, Brand Strategist, +1

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I am an award-winning editor, journalist, author and brand strategy consultant with a passion for clear, concise storytelling. I am a digital pioneer, with vast experience in developing multi-channel, joined-up editorial strategy for clients.…

Available to hire

I am an award-winning editor, journalist, author and brand strategy consultant with a passion for clear, concise storytelling.
I am a digital pioneer, with vast experience in developing multi-channel, joined-up editorial strategy for clients.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Editorial Consultant at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 2019 - Present

Ideation, content strategy and multi-channel editorial solutions for brand, B2B, B2C and newsstand / digital titles. Clients included RAFT Creative Agency, TheImpression.com, The Face re-launch advisory, Bang & Olufsen music editorial, White papers for The Economist Group, and editorial/content projects for Brummell, The Office Group, Banana Republic (launch), Walpole Meet the Makers, Ten Group, Mourne Textiles, David Collins Studio, Stan.com; Special Lecturer at LCC; Mentor and Media Advisor to Imarn Ayton (BLM/BRM).

Editorial Director at Hole & Corner / A Secret Place

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018

Launch editor of critically acclaimed title, lifestyle brand and agency; oversaw print, social media and online content plus event production services for Burberry, Rolls-Royce, Dunhill, Linley and more.

Editor-in-Chief at Virgin Media

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2013

Overseeing the integrated customer communication strategy; launching print and digital solutions (online, email, social media, apps) for a combined audience of 3.2 million. Won seven major industry awards including BSME Editor of the Year and APA Grand Prix.

Editor at 4Music

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007

Responsible for managing and commissioning Channel 4’s music website including its rebranding as 4music and national talent search competition.

Style and Travel Editor at Esquire

June 1, 2000 - March 31, 2005

Wrote style and travel features and contributed to Esquire’s editorial coverage.

Deputy Editor at i-D

January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000

Editorial leadership and governance; contributed to magazine content and direction.

Associate Editor at Arena

January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995

Editorial duties and contributions to Arena magazine.

Informer Column at The Face

January 1, 1993 - Present

Contributor to the Informer column at The Face.

Freelance Journalism

January 1, 1993 - Present

Freelance writer for The Face, Vogue, Arena, Arena Homme Plus, Esquire, GQ, Wallpaper*, 032c, Mr Porter Journal, Condé Nast Traveller, Fantastic Man, NME, The Economist, Weird Walk, Upstate Diary, Harrods, Soho House, Robb Report, 1843, Elle, Elle Collections, Countryfile, Culture Trip, Four Four Two, The Guardian, Sothebys, Harvard Design Magazine, Goodwood, The Observer, Observer Design, The Independent, Rake’s Progress, The Walpole Group.