I am an award-winning political and corporate cartoonist with a national and international profile. I turn ideas into powerful messages through cartoons, copywriting, research and illustration, working across a range of styles and channels. I specialise in connecting words and pictures for social media, writing online and print copy for diverse clients, and turning interviews and insights into engaging content. I enjoy collaborating with teams and adapting to remote or live work environments.…

James D. F. Mellor

I am an award-winning political and corporate cartoonist with a national and international profile. I turn ideas into powerful messages through cartoons, copywriting, research and illustration, working across a range of styles and channels. I specialise in connecting words and pictures for social media, writing online and print copy for diverse clients, and turning interviews and insights into engaging content. I enjoy collaborating with teams and adapting to remote or live work environments.…

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I am an award-winning political and corporate cartoonist with a national and international profile. I turn ideas into powerful messages through cartoons, copywriting, research and illustration, working across a range of styles and channels. I specialise in connecting words and pictures for social media, writing online and print copy for diverse clients, and turning interviews and insights into engaging content. I enjoy collaborating with teams and adapting to remote or live work environments.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Cartoonist, Copywriter and Researcher at James Mellor Creative
January 1, 2012 - Present
Single panel pocket cartoons published locally and internationally; content creation including articles, blogs, newsletters, web content and social media updates; transposing interviews into copy.
Copywriter & Data Annotation at Remote
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Annotated large datasets (text and image) to support machine learning and AI model development. Wrote and reviewed model answers for natural language processing tasks, ensuring linguistic quality and adherence to guidelines.
Head of Digital Marketing at People Risk Solutions
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Overseeing digital marketing strategy, management of website and all social media feeds. Production of web content, social posts, promotional materials, presentations and pitches.
Communications Director at POD - Professional & Organisational Development
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Creation of online output including weekly blogs, social media, newsletters and course pages; live drawing in support of consultancy workshops, recording ideas and visualising discussions; liaising with registered clients and providing access to supporting course materials and exclusive content.
Copywriting & Publications Assistant at University of Brighton
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Creating new written content for the School of Computing Engineering and Mathematics website; repositioning the CEM Research Groups’ online content for a commercial and industrial audience.

Education

Honours degree in History at University of York
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
A-Levels and GCSEs at Reigate Grammar School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
    uniE621 Nativity
    Cartoon strip version of the nativity story produced for Peterborough Diocese with a brief to highlight and distinguish the two key literary sources.…
    uniE621 Spaceworm
    Non-topical gag cartoon published in Private Eye Magazine, 2024 cartoonist illustrator writer artist…