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Hello, I’m Sophie Thorpe. I’ve been writing copy for brands for over a decade – crafting impactful content, telling meaningful stories and honing customer journeys. My work spans luxury brands, travel, drinks and food.
I build campaigns, write and edit content, and collaborate with design teams to deliver against commercial goals.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Freelance copywriter and journalist
January 1, 2018 - PresentCrafting content for brands and telling meaningful stories – delivering high-impact copy for a range of publications and companies, with a focus on luxury brands, travel, drinks and food.
Group Campaigns + Editorial Manager at FINE+RARE
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025Building, planning and executing a campaigns calendar across the company’s global footprint. Managing, editing and writing for the business’s Editorial section, as well as building evergreen content to support commercial goals. Acting as a key ambassador for the brand and its partners internally and externally.
Senior Fine Wine + Spirits Editor at FINE+RARE
December 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Worked with Heads of Buying and Spirits to plan, manage, edit and write all marketing communications (email, web, social), working closely with Design and supported by two direct reports. Looked after Editorial section, commissioning, editing and/or writing all content to support company goals.
Brand Content Editor at FINE+RARE
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Deputy Content Editor at Berry Bros. & Rudd
April 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020Work with Content Editor to plan, commission, write and edit all content; covered the role of Content Editor for nine months during maternity leave. Also supported the Events & Experiences team, hosting consumer tastings, lunches and dinners.
Cellar Hand at Pierro
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018Three-month sabbatical to do a vintage in Margaret River, gaining hands-on experience in a winery and exploring Australia’s wine regions.
PR & Content Coordinator at Berry Bros. & Rudd
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016Content Assistant at Berry Bros. & Rudd
September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015Intern at Berry Bros. & Rudd
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014Assistant Manager at Wine Pantry
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013Education
Master of Wine at MW program
September 1, 2019 - December 18, 2025WSET Level 4 Diploma at Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016WSET Level 3 Award in Wine & Spirits at WSET
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013MA Hons Linguistics at Downing College, University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2012Qualifications
Short-listed for 67 Pall Mall Award for Best Global Wine Communicator in Short-Form Writing
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Guild of Food Writers Drinks Writing Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Champagne Louis Roederer Emerging Wine Writer of the Year (short-listed)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Champagne Louis Roederer Emerging Wine Writer of the Year (short-listed)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Long-listed with honourable mention for JancisRobinson.com Wine Writing Competition
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods
Experience Level
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