I'm Magnus Keith Shaw, a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years' experience in creative direction and content creation. I've built a track record of delivering engaging media, shaping brand narratives, and driving audience engagement across radio, print, and digital platforms. I thrive on turning ideas into compelling stories and leading diverse teams to achieve measurable results. I excel at elevating brand messaging through storytelling and media talent, leveraging collaborative partnerships to produce standout campaigns. I'm passionate about craft, quality, and delivering results that resonate with audiences while mentoring others and continuously learning new approaches in media and communications.

Magnus Keith Shaw

I'm Magnus Keith Shaw, a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years' experience in creative direction and content creation. I've built a track record of delivering engaging media, shaping brand narratives, and driving audience engagement across radio, print, and digital platforms. I thrive on turning ideas into compelling stories and leading diverse teams to achieve measurable results. I excel at elevating brand messaging through storytelling and media talent, leveraging collaborative partnerships to produce standout campaigns. I'm passionate about craft, quality, and delivering results that resonate with audiences while mentoring others and continuously learning new approaches in media and communications.

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I’m Magnus Keith Shaw, a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years’ experience in creative direction and content creation. I’ve built a track record of delivering engaging media, shaping brand narratives, and driving audience engagement across radio, print, and digital platforms. I thrive on turning ideas into compelling stories and leading diverse teams to achieve measurable results.

I excel at elevating brand messaging through storytelling and media talent, leveraging collaborative partnerships to produce standout campaigns. I’m passionate about craft, quality, and delivering results that resonate with audiences while mentoring others and continuously learning new approaches in media and communications.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Presenter and Producer at Magnusium Media
June 1, 2020 - Present
Presenter and producer of the popular music radio show and podcast 'No More Heroes', broadcast on over 70 radio stations worldwide.
Radio Journalist & Presenter at Metro Networks
February 1, 1993 - June 1, 1994
Radio journalist and presenter
Copywriter at Riley Advertising
January 1, 1995 - May 1, 1996
Copywriter
Senior Copywriter at Associates Advertising
August 1, 1996 - October 1, 1996
Senior Copywriter
Creative Director at McCann Erickson
November 1, 1996 - September 1, 1997
Creative Director
Copywriter & Consultant at Freelance Sheffield
March 1, 1997 - February 1, 2000
Copywriter & Consultant (Freelance)
Head of Copy at TMP Worldwide Leeds
November 1, 2000 - April 1, 2002
Head of Copy
Head of Copy at TMP Worldwide Leeds
April 1, 2002 - December 1, 2005
Head of Copy
Copywriter & Consultant at Freelance Sheffield
October 1, 2007 - August 1, 2009
Copywriter & Consultant (Freelance)
Creative Director at Brilliant Media Ltd
July 1, 2007 - September 1, 2009
Creative Director
Columnist at Creative Pool
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2029
Columnist
Writer and Broadcaster at Magnusium Media
June 1, 2020 - Present
Presenter and producer of the popular music radio show and podcast No More Heroes, broadcast on over 70 radio stations worldwide.
Copywriter & Consultant at Freelance
October 1, 2007 - August 1, 2009
Provided copywriting and consultancy services for clients across advertising and media in the UK.
Head of Copy at TCS Advertising
April 1, 2002 - December 1, 2005
Led copywriting for campaigns, developing messaging and creative direction for Manchester-based agency.
Head of Copy at TMP Worldwide
May 1, 2000 - November 1, 2002
Head of copy delivering global campaigns, messaging strategy and creative direction from Leeds.
Copywriter & Consultant at Freelance, Sheffield
March 1, 1997 - February 1, 2000
Provided copywriting and consultancy services to various clients in advertising and media.
Radio Journalist and Presenter at Metro Networks
February 1, 1993 - June 1, 1994
Radio journalism and presenting work in London.
Writer and broadcaster at Magnesium Media
June 1, 2020 - Present
Producer of the popular music radio show and podcast 'No More Heroes', broadcast on over 70 radio stations worldwide.
Creative Director at Brilliant Media Ltd
July 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Led creative direction and content strategy for multiple campaigns.
Copywriter & Consultant at Freelance
March 1, 1997 - February 1, 2000
Contract copywriting and consultancy work for various clients.
Senior Copywriter at Associates in Advertising
August 1, 1996 - October 1, 1996
Senior copywriting role contributing to agency campaigns.
Copywriter & Consultant at Freelance, Sheffield
October 1, 2007 - August 1, 2009
Copywriter and consultant delivering campaigns for multiple clients.
Head of Copy at TMP Worldwide, Leeds
May 1, 2000 - November 1, 2002
Head of Copy at TMP Worldwide Leeds.
Senior Copywriter at Advertising, London
August 1, 1996 - October 1, 1996
Senior Copywriter/Associate in Advertising London.
Presenter and Producer at Magnesium Media
June 1, 2020 - Present
Writer and broadcaster for Magnesium Media; Presenter and producer of the popular music radio show 'No More Heroes', broadcast on over 70 radio stations worldwide.
Senior Copywriter/Associate at Advertising London
August 1, 1996 - October 1, 1996
Senior Copywriter/Associate in Advertising.
Copywriter at Raleigh Advertising
January 1, 1995 - May 1, 1996
Copywriter at Raleigh Advertising.

Education

HND - Media, Psychology and Social Sciences at South Nottinghamshire College
September 1, 1992 - June 1, 1994
A Level at South East Derbyshire College
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1984
O Level at Trent College
September 1, 1978 - July 1, 1982
Preparatory School at Nottingham Preparatory School
September 1, 1975 - June 1, 1978
HND - Media, Psychology and Social Sciences at South Nottinghamshire College
September 1, 1992 - June 1, 1994
A Levels at South East Derbyshire College
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1984
O Levels at Trent College
September 1, 1978 - July 1, 1982
Preparatory School at Preparatory School Nottingham
September 1, 1975 - June 1, 1978
HND - Media, Psychology and Social Sciences at South Nottinghamshire College, Nottingham, United Kingdom
September 1, 1992 - June 1, 1994
A Levels at South East Derbyshire College, Ilkeston, United Kingdom
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1984
O Levels at Trent College, Long Eaton, United Kingdom
September 1, 1978 - July 1, 1982
Preparatory School at Preparatory School, Nottingham, United Kingdom
September 1, 1975 - June 1, 1978
HND - Media, Psychology and Social Sciences at South Nottinghamshire College
September 1, 1992 - June 1, 1994
A Levels at South East Derbyshire College, Ilkeston
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1984
O Levels at Trent College, Long Eaton
September 1, 1978 - July 1, 1982
Preparatory School at Nottingham
September 1, 1975 - June 1, 1978
HND - Media, Psychology and Social Sciences at South Nottinghamshire College, Nottingham
September 1, 1992 - June 1, 1994
A Levels at South East Derbyshire College, Ilkeston
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1984
O Levels at Trent College, Long Eaton
September 1, 1978 - July 1, 1982
Preparatory School at Preparatory School, Nottingham
September 1, 1975 - June 1, 1978

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education