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I'm a highly-skilled writer and editor with more than two decades of experience. My background in print media and digital marketing enables me to create and optimise content for a wide range of audiences and platforms, ensuring accuracy, user engagement, and SEO alignment.…

Sally Oldaker

Writer, Assistant Editor, Copywriter, +2

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I'm a highly-skilled writer and editor with more than two decades of experience. My background in print media and digital marketing enables me to create and optimise content for a wide range of audiences and platforms, ensuring accuracy, user engagement, and SEO alignment.…

Available to hire

I’m a highly-skilled writer and editor with more than two decades of experience. My background in print media and digital marketing enables me to create and optimise content for a wide range of audiences and platforms, ensuring accuracy, user engagement, and SEO alignment.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Content Writer & Editor at Accelerate Agency, Bristol

October 12, 2020 - August 15, 2025

Accelerate took me on as their only full-time writer/editor after I freelanced for them for 10 months. My role included: • Writing and editing onsite and offsite digital marketing content for global software companies • Writing and editing in-house content for Accelerate Agency • Proof-reading and checking adherence to SEO principles • Creating briefs for other writers

Editor at The Village magazine, Platform Publishing & Media, Alvechurch

March 3, 2014 - September 30, 2020

• Managing content and design • Writing and editing features and news reports • Page design and layout • Creating and editing photographic content • Creating advertisements for clients

Freelance Writer at Newsquest Midlands South Ltd, Bromsgrove and Stourbridge

January 12, 2004 - February 28, 2014

• Features, advertorials, press releases, reviews, and property listings for magazines and local newspapers published by Newsquest • Responsibility for web content and social media (for events)

Freelance Editorial Assistant at Platform Publishing & Media, Alvechurch

August 19, 2002 - February 28, 2014

• Writing, sub-editing, design, and photography for The Village magazine • Similar duties for other magazines and newsletters published by Platform • Organisation and promotion of charity fashion evenings and wedding shows

Packaging Design Assistant at CCG International, Redditch

October 15, 2001 - May 23, 2002

• Design and construction of packaging for Christmas decorations • Designing Christmas toys and figurines and presenting to clients • Writing and checking product safety instructions • General office and warehouse duties

Freelance Writer/PR/Design Services at Self-employed

September 16, 2002 - September 30, 2021

Occasional freelance work over the years in between other jobs: • Freelance writing, PR, and design services for a range of clients • Social media/website audit for churches in Diocese of Worcester (voluntary project, winter 2020/21) • Promotional and written material for friends, family, and non-profit organisations