I'm Paul Sorene, a versatile editor, journalist and content designer who thrives in fast-paced, agile environments across banking, finance, public sector, retail, media and the arts. I specialise in turning complex ideas into clear, user-centered content and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver consistent, on-brand experiences. I love shaping strategy, designing taxonomies and tone of voice, and mentoring writers and editors to raise quality and speed to market. Whether I’m guiding content strategy, improving workflows, or collaborating with product teams to optimise journeys, I bring a collaborative, data-driven approach that balances business goals with accessibility and user needs.

Paul Sorene

I'm Paul Sorene, a versatile editor, journalist and content designer who thrives in fast-paced, agile environments across banking, finance, public sector, retail, media and the arts. I specialise in turning complex ideas into clear, user-centered content and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver consistent, on-brand experiences. I love shaping strategy, designing taxonomies and tone of voice, and mentoring writers and editors to raise quality and speed to market. Whether I’m guiding content strategy, improving workflows, or collaborating with product teams to optimise journeys, I bring a collaborative, data-driven approach that balances business goals with accessibility and user needs.

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I’m Paul Sorene, a versatile editor, journalist and content designer who thrives in fast-paced, agile environments across banking, finance, public sector, retail, media and the arts. I specialise in turning complex ideas into clear, user-centered content and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver consistent, on-brand experiences. I love shaping strategy, designing taxonomies and tone of voice, and mentoring writers and editors to raise quality and speed to market.

Whether I’m guiding content strategy, improving workflows, or collaborating with product teams to optimise journeys, I bring a collaborative, data-driven approach that balances business goals with accessibility and user needs.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Content Designer at Various clients (Freelance)
November 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance contract delivering clear, engaging content for digital products and platforms, including content design for the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency’s global digitisation and SEO/content audits for Spiked.
Lead Editor, Strategist, Sub-editor and Content Designer at Evelyn Partners
October 31, 2024 - October 25, 2025
Lead all copy for UK wealth management and professional services across platforms; oversee content produced by five in-house writers, external stringers and SMEs; collaborate with product owners to improve digital and print workflows; design/write CEO’s newsletter; oversee tone of voice, content calendar, SEO, Consumer Duty and compliance for two brands; run full content SEO/quality audit; proofread all material.
Content Editor, Senior Content Designer, Writer, UX and Production at BT
May 31, 2024 - October 25, 2025
Worked in discovery with UX/UI designers, SEO and branding to develop site structure and optimise user journeys; liaised with large public sector clients; supported product squads and tested functionality; daily stakeholder management using data-led decisions to improve efficiency and UX.
Content Editor, Senior Content Designer, Writer, UX and Production at BT
January 31, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Contributed to BT’s digital transformation/migration projects; aligned messaging and user experiences across products and platforms; collaborated with cross-functional teams in agile environments.
Editor, Writer, Strategist, Sub-editor and Content Designer at Money & Pensions Service (M&PS)
July 31, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Developed content for digital platforms within national strategy; core content optimisation to GDS standards; coordinated accessibility, planning and delivery; commissioned/manage 3rd party suppliers; produced AEM training videos; wrote house-style blogs; led a company-wide content audit.
Editor, Writer, Strategist, Sub-editor and Content Designer at Money & Pensions Service (M&PS)
April 30, 2024 - October 25, 2025
Continued content development and governance for digital platforms; prioritised and planned content delivery; supported accessibility and publishing standards; managed external contributors and internal SMEs.
Senior Content Designer, Copywriter, Strategist, Sub-editor and Editor at Devexperts
September 30, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Across SaaS trading platforms; simplified complex language; improved workflows and user journeys; created a style guide and managed content calendar; mentored UK and overseas writers/editors in agile multidisciplinary teams.
Editor, Lead Sub-editor, Content Designer, Strategist, Copywriter and Journalist at Capital.com (and Currency.com)
March 31, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Collaborated with senior stakeholders, international editors and SEO teams; oversaw tone of voice, style guide and content calendar; improved workflows; managed UK writers and helped establish a US-based editorial presence.
Editorial, Social Media, Content Design and Content Strategy, Analysis, Marketing and SEO at Spiked
January 1, 2017 - Present
Editorial, social media management, content design/strategy and SEO for Spiked-Online (2017–).
Founder/Director at Anorak Publishing
December 31, 2019 - October 25, 2025
Founded Anorak Publishing; produced content for Reuters and other clients; Anorak site syndicated to Reuters, FHM, ITV, Vivendi, Virgin, AOL, The Drudge Report, AOL and Yahoo!; built a 55,000-member readers’ forum; led a team of eight; clients included Santander, Betfair, Sony, The National Enquirer, Kelkoo, FIFA, Yahoo!, Yahoo! News, etc.

Education

BA Hons in English (1st class) at London University
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025

Qualifications

FCA Representative
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Education, Other