Rebecca Wood

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I have more than seven years’ experience in marketing across the publishing and creative industries, delivering campaigns that combine compelling storytelling with clear strategic thinking.

About

I have more than seven years’ experience in marketing across the publishing and creative industries, delivering campaigns that combine compelling storytelling with clear strategic thinking. Before moving into marketing, I worked as a primary teacher and served as my school’s literacy lead, passionate about instilling a love of literature in reluctant readers aged 4-11 across my local authority.

Today, I specialise in writing and delivering engaging copy and campaigns that connect families and educators with children’s books and learning resources. I collaborate with global publishers including HarperCollins, Bloomsbury Publishing, Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House, as well as BookTrust and the Roald Dahl Story Company, helping to connect much-loved books with parents, teachers, and young readers.

On a day-to-day basis, I help market well-known children’s books including Harry Potter, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and Supertato, as well as classics by Dr. Seuss. I also collaborate with global children’s brands including Disney, DreamWorks, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Play-Doh, Netflix, Universal, and Sonic the Hedgehog.

My work focuses on crafting messaging that resonates with parents and teachers while supporting commercial goals. From social media and paid advertising to blogs and landing pages, I help publishers position their books in ways that capture attention and reach the right audiences.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Financial Services
  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Other

Work experience· 5 roles

Lead Copywriter & Executive · Twinkl Educational PublishingJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Experienced copywriter and marketing executive, working with publishers and global brands to help them reach diverse audiences, platforms, and markets. I lead copy and messaging for publishing and brand partnership campaigns across digital channels, collaborating closely with marketing and design teams from initial ideation through to delivery. I also oversee SEO strategy and performance reporting, using insights to refine campaigns and maximise reach, and conduct trend analysis and audience research to inform campaign strategy and creative direction.. My work has delivered strong commercial growth year-on-year (2024: transactions +330% YoY, new users +939% YoY; 2025: transactions +158% YoY, new users +65% YoY).

Creative Marketer and Copywriter · FreelanceMar 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

Copywriter and marketer crafting engaging, story-led content for digital agencies and national brands. I translate creative briefs into impactful campaigns that balance creativity with commercial objectives, developing tailored content across social media, paid advertising, email, and web channels. I manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high editorial and brand standards.

Primary Teacher · The City of Edinburgh CouncilAug 2019 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Passionate educator responsible for facilitating learning through the daily planning and teaching of Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes. I effectively planned and delivered engaging lessons tailored to a range of academic abilities, providing rich learning experiences aligned with curricular outcomes. I consistently managed a demanding workload in a high-pressure, ever-changing environment, while serving as literacy lead and driving initiatives across reading, writing, speaking, and listening throughout the school. I continuously evaluated and refined my practice to enhance learning experiences, demonstrating strong presentation skills in the classroom, at conferences, and during parent evenings. In doing so, I built lasting relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues, and the wider community.

Account Executive · Cello Signal Marketing AgencyJun 2017 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos
Marketing Executive · Tayburn Branding AgencyJun 2015 – May 2016 · 1 yr

Education

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Marketing · Edinburgh Napier University2013 – 2017
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education · The University of Edinburgh2018 – 2019

Certifications and awards

Mini MBA in Marketing2026

Ongoing

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