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.…

Alison Brinkworth

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.…

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance journalist / content writer at Independent
September 1, 2016 - Present
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 at Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
October 1, 2012 - September 30, 2016
Led content for the charity’s home safety division, writing for magazines and website pages and launching new social media accounts.
Associate Editor at OTC bulletin
February 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Editing, writing and managing content for B2B international journal for consumer healthcare / pharmaceutical industry (readership 17,000).
Health Correspondent and Multimedia Journalist at Birmingham Post and Birmingham Mail (Trinity Mirror)
August 1, 2000 - February 1, 2012
Wrote clear, concise, accurate news articles under deadlines; created online video reports; managed the health news diary; covered elections, court cases and breaking news; conducted high-profile interviews with politicians and industry leaders; developed relationships with influencers; Finalist in the Specialist Journalist category (2011).
Junior News Reporter / Senior News Reporter at Wolverhampton Express & Star and Sandwell Chronicle
February 1, 1998 - August 31, 2000
Joined the largest daily West Midlands newspaper; reported on local news; progressed to senior reporter; built networks with local communities.

Education

Degree in Communications at Cardiff University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
NCTJ qualification in Newspaper Journalism at Wolverhampton Express & Star in-house training scheme
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Broadcast Media Interview Training at Training
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
A-Levels at King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
GCSEs at King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Qualifications

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Adult tutor national qualification)
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
NCTJ qualification in Newspaper Journalism
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Broadcast Media Interview Training
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Adult tutor national qualification)
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
A-Levels
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
10 GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

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