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Hugo Johnson-Driscoll

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I’m Hugo Johnson-Driscoll, a content writer and copywriter with 7+ years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that perform.

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I’m Hugo Johnson-Driscoll, a content writer and copywriter with 7+ years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that perform. I’ve written long-form content for affiliate publications, led conversion-focused email and UX copy strategies, and created campaign messaging for major professional associations.

Across finance, media, and international publishing, I’ve developed taglines, advertorials, press releases, and multimedia script campaigns—often collaborating with designers and video producers to bring concepts to life. I also enjoy mentoring and improving colleagues’ work through editing, review, and editorial strategy, including data-driven efforts that significantly scaled readership over time.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 6 roles

Content Writer & Copywriter · AICPA & CIMAOct 2021 – Jul 2026 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Authored long-form content for the association’s affiliate websites, including the Journal of Accountancy and Tax Advisor. Wrote press releases and proprietary market insights for a sister site (Administration List). Created or adapted copy across channels including email and UX, and supported campaign execution with cross-functional teams. Transformed complex information—such as life insurance and finance—into accessible, engaging formats, and contributed news and feature reporting.

Senior Copywriter · AICPA & CIMAAug 2020 – Nov 2020 · 4 mos

Produced taglines, long-form and short-form copy, UX and email content strategies for paid sales campaigns, contributing to tracked lifts in open and click-through rates. Facilitated interviews with guest speakers for forthcoming AICPA & CIMA conferences, including White House tax advisors. Collaborated with video producers and graphic designers to develop high-profile video script campaigns and worked with colleagues on keynote speeches for company executives, including former CEO Barry C. Melancon. Authored long-form content for affiliate websites and managed content strategy execution in partnership with marketing teams, supporting audience-focused editorial planning and content optimisation.

Entertainment Writer/Copywriter/Editor · InsideCopySep 2015 – Aug 2019 · 4 yrs

Worked across entertainment writing, copywriting, and editing. Produced news reports and feature articles and liaised closely with Premier League press officers. Contributed previews for tennis and football and proposed original story ideas that resulted in published features.

Freelance Sports Writer · eSelling LtdJan 2015 – Jan 2015 · 1 mo
News Reporter · The GuardianSep 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 3 mos
Freelance News Reporter · The IndependentAug 2014 – Sep 2014 · 2 mos

Education

BA - Politics (2:1) · Keele University2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Certificate in Business Writing2030 – 2026

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