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.

Sophie Thorpe

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance copywriter and journalist
January 1, 2018 - Present
Crafting 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, 2025
Building, 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, 2023
Worked 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, 2020
Deputy Content Editor at Berry Bros. & Rudd
April 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020
Work 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, 2018
Three-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, 2016
Content Assistant at Berry Bros. & Rudd
September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Intern at Berry Bros. & Rudd
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014
Assistant Manager at Wine Pantry
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013

Education

Master of Wine at MW program
September 1, 2019 - December 18, 2025
WSET Level 4 Diploma at Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
WSET Level 3 Award in Wine & Spirits at WSET
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
MA Hons Linguistics at Downing College, University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Short-listed for 67 Pall Mall Award for Best Global Wine Communicator in Short-Form Writing
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Guild of Food Writers Drinks Writing Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Champagne Louis Roederer Emerging Wine Writer of the Year (short-listed)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Champagne Louis Roederer Emerging Wine Writer of the Year (short-listed)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Long-listed with honourable mention for JancisRobinson.com Wine Writing Competition
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods