Alison Brinkworth

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I'm Alison Brinkworth, a highly experienced content writer and social media specialist with a background in journalism.

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I’m Alison Brinkworth, a highly experienced content writer and social media specialist with a background in journalism. Based in Birmingham, UK, I love turning complex topics into clear, engaging articles and social media posts, and I pride myself on meeting deadlines and delivering accurate content.

Over 30 years as a communications professional across national and regional newspapers, magazines and websites. I’ve published in Woman’s Own, The Mirror, Birmingham Post/Live, Style Birmingham, LuxLife, SME News and many more. I work with corporate, consumer and charity clients to craft websites, annual reports, consumer guides, case studies and social campaigns. I’ve interviewed everyone from protesters and grieving families to Theresa May, Tony Blair, Ozzy Osbourne and Frank Skinner, and I know how to find good stories and share compelling images.

  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education

Projects · 2

Work experience· 5 roles

Freelance journalist / content writer · IndependentSep 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

Wrote features, corporate documents, business articles, lifestyle features, celebrity interviews, travel and theatre reviews for websites, companies, newspapers, trade magazines and blogs. Created SEO-optimised digital content for The Legal Ombudsman and The People’s Orchestra. Produced regular features and blogs for National World, Style Birmingham, Central BID Birmingham, and The Census for the Office of National Statistics.

Communications Officer · Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)Oct 2012 – Sep 2016 · 4 yrs

Led content for the charity’s home safety division, writing for magazines and website pages and launching new social media accounts.

Associate Editor · OTC bulletinFeb 2012 – Sep 2012 · 8 mos

Editing, writing and managing content for B2B international journal for consumer healthcare / pharmaceutical industry (readership 17,000).

Health Correspondent and Multimedia Journalist · Birmingham Post and Birmingham Mail (Trinity Mirror)Aug 2000 – Feb 2012 · 11 yrs 7 mos
Junior News Reporter / Senior News Reporter · Wolverhampton Express & Star and Sandwell ChronicleFeb 1998 – Aug 2000 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Education· 5

Degree in Communications · Cardiff University2030 – 1997
NCTJ qualification in Newspaper Journalism · Wolverhampton Express & Star in-house training scheme2030 – 1998
Broadcast Media Interview Training · Training2012
A-Levels · King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham2030 – 1994

Certifications and awards· 7

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Adult tutor national qualification)2019 – 2026
NCTJ qualification in Newspaper Journalism2030 – 1998
Broadcast Media Interview Training2012
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Adult tutor national qualification)2019 – 2026

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