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Mike O'Sullivan

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I’m Mike O’Sullivan, a freelance content writer, copywriter and content strategist based in Bournemouth.

About

I’m Mike O’Sullivan, a freelance content writer, copywriter and content strategist based in Bournemouth. With 20+ years of experience, I create clear, well-researched content for blogs, articles, websites and social—writing in a tone that fits each brand and building in SEO best practice as standard.

I enjoy owning projects end-to-end, working comfortably across multiple deadlines and using WordPress (and other CMS tools) to publish and refine content. From sharpening positioning and messaging to editing, proofreading and ghostwriting for senior leaders, I focus on content that looks great, reads easily and performs—whether that’s supporting lead generation, improving click-through through better messaging, or helping campaigns convert.

  • 26 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet

Work experience

Freelance content writer and copywriter · SAS MarketingJan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 11 mos

Freelance content writing and copywriting for a range of brands and industries. Create SEO-optimised blog posts, website copy, social/LinkedIn content and thought leadership, adapting tone of voice to each client. Work directly in WordPress and other CMS platforms, manage projects and deadlines, and deliver editing/proofreading alongside content strategy support. Provide messaging and positioning help, email marketing and funnel copy, and ghostwriting for founder CEOs.

Creative Studio Lead / Senior Content Editor / Publications Manager · Bournemouth UniversityJan 2006 – Dec 2025 · 20 yrs

Senior editorial and content leadership across marketing and communications. Owned final editorial responsibility for marketing and communications content across web, print and campaigns. Advised senior leaders and academic stakeholders on messaging, tone of voice and content strategy for recruitment campaigns; wrote feature profiles, prospectus copy and long-form editorial content. Developed and maintained editorial/style standards, ran workshops to improve writing quality, managed contributors and stakeholders across high-volume publications, and lectured on the MSc International Marketing programme.

Magazine editor · Paragon PublishingJan 2000 – Dec 2006 · 7 yrs

Edited UK newsstand titles (including GamesTM, DVD Review and Internet Made Easy) working across multiple publications and strict production deadlines. Responsible for the final editorial check before publication and ensured consistency and accuracy across content.

Education· 5

BA (Hons) Journalism · University of Central Lancashire2030 – 2026
PhD candidate (ongoing) · Bournemouth University2030 – 2026
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Professional Diploma in Marketing · Chartered Institute of Marketing2030 – 2026
BA (Hons) Journalism · University of Central Lancashire2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Professional Diploma in Marketing (CIM)2030 – 2026
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) membership/professional diploma2030 – 2026

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