I am a versatile British writer, editor and copywriter with experience across traditional and digital editorial roles, as well as advertising copywriting and PR/marketing communications. With over 20 years in the industry, my skills have continually evolved to meet client and company needs. I am fully qualified and hold an honour degree in Communication Studies. I have completed numerous freelance projects as well as PAYE work.…

Joel Quenby

I am a versatile British writer, editor and copywriter with experience across traditional and digital editorial roles, as well as advertising copywriting and PR/marketing communications. With over 20 years in the industry, my skills have continually evolved to meet client and company needs. I am fully qualified and hold an honour degree in Communication Studies. I have completed numerous freelance projects as well as PAYE work.…

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I am a versatile British writer, editor and copywriter with experience across traditional and digital editorial roles, as well as advertising copywriting and PR/marketing communications.

With over 20 years in the industry, my skills have continually evolved to meet client and company needs. I am fully qualified and hold an honour degree in Communication Studies. I have completed numerous freelance projects as well as PAYE work.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance SEO Copywriter at Countrywide PLC
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017
Wrote SEO-optimised web copy for estate agency websites for the UK’s largest property group
Freelance SEO Copywriter at Countrywide PLC
February 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017
Wrote SEO-optimised web copy for estate agency websites for the UK’s largest property group
Freelance iPad Production Editor at Daily Telegraph
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Repurposed newspaper for iPad app, created Drupal pages, picture research
Freelance iPad Production Editor at Daily Telegraph
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Repurposed newspaper for iPad app, created Drupal pages, picture research
Writer, Editor and Copywriter at Various
December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
SEO web copy for Smart Traffic, editor for LuxeInACity travel/lifestyle blog, various clients via upwork.com, ghost-writing LinkedIn articles for executives and digital copy for various corporate clients
PR/ Marketing Writer/ Editor at Dusit International
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Press releases, newsletters and web copy on a freelance basis
Copywriter at TAG Worldwide
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Wrote for Hilton Hotel’s rebranding on a freelance basis
Freelance Web Editor at Travel+Leisure.com
February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2012
Migrated magazine copy to Web, wrote blogs and web features, promoted content on social media
PR/ Marketing Writer/ Editor at Dusit International
May 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012
Press releases, newsletters and web copy on a freelance basis
Copywriter at TAG Worldwide
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
Wrote for Hilton Hotel’s rebranding on a freelance basis
Freelance Web Editor at Travel+Leisure.com
February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2012
Migrated magazine copy to Web, wrote blogs and web features, promoted content on social media
Advertising Copywriter at U50K (InterOne Subsidiary), Singapore
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
BMW, MINI, SONY, Roche, Thai Airways ATL/BTL, event materials, displays, POS, won regional advertising award
Section and Magazine Editor at Phnom Penh Post
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Revamped lifestyle sections, launched weekend magazine, daily subbing/production editor duties, commissioned and managed freelancers
Advertising Copywriter at U50K (InterOne Subsidiary), Singapore
June 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
BMW, MINI, SONY, Roche, Thai Airways ATL/BTL, event materials, displays, POS, won regional advertising award
Section and Magazine Editor at Phnom Penh Post
June 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Revamped lifestyle sections, launched weekend magazine, daily subbing/production editor duties, commissioned and managed freelancers

Education

Diploma Sub Editing at London College of Communication
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Postgraduate diploma in Magazine Journalism at PMA Training
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Diploma Sub Editing at London College of Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Postgraduate Diploma in Magazine Journalism at PMA Training, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies at Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
A Levels, 3 A Levels, 1 AS Level at Samuel Whitbread School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
GCSEs including English and Maths at Samuel Whitbread School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

Diploma Sub Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Postgraduate Diploma in Magazine Journalism
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other

Skills

Experience Level