A writer and editor with 20 years' experience creating content for various formats and audiences. I started my career as a newspaper feature writer and copyeditor, before moving to magazines and online media. I have written a business column for the Irish Examiner newspaper, written website articles for a B2B provider, edited columns across 50+ websites for a medical publisher, contributed to a women-focused business brand, been part of the launch team of a startup magazine and ghostwritten an Amazon-listed mortgage guide. I completed a postgraduate diploma in 2021 specialising in user experience and design and more recently I have worked for a visual communications company adapting scripts for a variety of safety content, from print, digital and video to working on the launch of a customised app for clients.…

Ruth Doris

A writer and editor with 20 years' experience creating content for various formats and audiences. I started my career as a newspaper feature writer and copyeditor, before moving to magazines and online media. I have written a business column for the Irish Examiner newspaper, written website articles for a B2B provider, edited columns across 50+ websites for a medical publisher, contributed to a women-focused business brand, been part of the launch team of a startup magazine and ghostwritten an Amazon-listed mortgage guide. I completed a postgraduate diploma in 2021 specialising in user experience and design and more recently I have worked for a visual communications company adapting scripts for a variety of safety content, from print, digital and video to working on the launch of a customised app for clients.…

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A writer and editor with 20 years’ experience creating content for various formats and audiences.

I started my career as a newspaper feature writer and copyeditor, before moving to magazines and online media.

I have written a business column for the Irish Examiner newspaper, written website articles for a B2B provider, edited columns across 50+ websites for a medical publisher, contributed to a women-focused business brand, been part of the launch team of a startup magazine and ghostwritten an Amazon-listed mortgage guide.

I completed a postgraduate diploma in 2021 specialising in user experience and design and more recently I have worked for a visual communications company adapting scripts for a variety of safety content, from print, digital and video to working on the launch of a customised app for clients.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Writer, Editor, Journalist at Freelance
October 1, 2015 - August 14, 2029
Produced articles for SMEs on finance, tax, and related topics for software for businesses provider _Sage_. As a business columnist for the _Irish Examiner_ newspaper, I covered topics relating to small businesses, startups and companies providing tech solutions for consumers and other businesses. I created profiles and features on women business leaders and entrepreneurs for _Women Mean Business_. Contract roles included editing columns for medical publishing platform _BioNews Services_, Deputy Editor for startup magazine _Magpie_. I also managed a marketing campaign for an annual awards event, ghostwrote and copyedited an ebook for a mortgage expert, and designed whitepaper for a tech startup.
Content Development Manager at JINCOM
October 19, 2020 - November 30, 2024
Project managed the development of an online store selling white label digital safety products. Researched and scripted illustrated digital products (e-learning, animations, safety manuals). Launched a full-service app for clients to manage users and content. Built a visual library to improve workflows. Managed content and users for a digital safety hub for international mining companies. Oversaw a content marketing calendar (website material, blog posts, client case studies, LinkedIn posts); ran email and LinkedIn ad campaigns; prepared submissions for safety and design awards. Achievements: two awards won and two shortlisted; increased online store engagement by over 500%; generated 100+ leads for customized content.
Sub-editor at Metro Herald
September 1, 2007 - August 30, 2014
Sub-editor for Metro Herald.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Interactive Digital Media (Distinction) at GRIFFITH COLLEGE, DUBLIN
October 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
BSc in Journalism / Communication (Honours) at DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NOW TU DUBLIN)
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Education, Software & Internet, Other, Healthcare
    paper Preliminary Tax: What you need to know

    This article <https://www.twine.net/signin provides advice for SMEs and was published on the website of accounting software provider, Sage,

    The advice column is tailored to self-employed small business owners and explains how preliminary tax works, how it’s calculated, when it’s due and how to submit payment.

    paper Employee onboarding: How to set up your new hires for success

    This article for software solutions for businesses provider, Sage, was published in the People & Leadership section of the brand’s website. The blog <https://www.twine.net/signin aims to help owners of small businesses and HR managers with onboarding and includes the steps involved to complete the process effectively.

    paper A wake-up call for the sleep deprived

    As a business columnist for the Irish Examiner newspaper, I covered topics relating to small businesses, startups and companies providing tech solutions for consumers and other businesses. This article <https://www.twine.net/signin featured an Irish entrepreneur whose quest for a solution to her sleeplessness sparked the idea for a weighted blanket.

    paper Jincom awarded NEOM communications contract

    This press release announced details of a major contract win for Jincom.
    I wrote the press release <https://www.twine.net/signin adhering to Jincom’s style guide and the agreement set out in the contract with the client: Neom.

    paper Monopoly-inspired campaign is a game-changer for safety

    This blog article showcased a custom-designed solution created for a client in the mining industry in South Africa.

    The piece <https://www.twine.net/signin explained step-by-step how the game worked, its results and impact.

    paper GP creates natural product to lower cholesterol

    This article was published in the Irish Examiner’s business section: <https://www.twine.net/signin

    I contributed to this weekly business column for three years covering a range of topics relating to SMEs from Ireland-based startups to tech solutions for consumer and businesses.

    For this feature, I pitched the idea to the business editor, researched the topic, interviewed the business owner, sourced the images to go with the piece, drafted, wrote up, edited the article and finally optimised it for SEO before filing with the business newsdesk on time for the Monday edition.

    paper Knowledge Sharing Improves Safety Across Industry

    This website article highlighted a major project for health and safety solutions specialists, Jincom.

    The article published at <https://www.twine.net/signin explored the impact of an innovative industry-first initiative to reduce fatalities in the mining industry.

    paper GP creates _natural product to lower cholesterol

    This article was written for the Irish Examiner’s business section. I pitched the idea to the business editor, interviewed the business owner, drafted, wrote and edited the article.