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I'm Bronwyn Thompson, a science-focused editor and writer with a track record of turning complex research into engaging stories. I work across medicine, health, environment, biology and zoology, and have led editorial projects at New Atlas, SBS and major magazines, including a stint as acting editor. I thrive on translating science into accessible narratives and coordinating across teams to reach diverse audiences. Beyond editing, I freelance for diverse outlets, speak publicly to connect with varied audiences, and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver clear, engaging journalism. I live in Melbourne, Australia, and am passionate about storytelling that informs, entertains and inspires curiosity.…I'm Bronwyn Thompson, a science-focused editor and writer with a track record of turning complex research into engaging stories. I work across medicine, health, environment, biology and zoology, and have led editorial projects at New Atlas, SBS and major magazines, including a stint as acting editor. I thrive on translating science into accessible narratives and coordinating across teams to reach diverse audiences. Beyond editing, I freelance for diverse outlets, speak publicly to connect with varied audiences, and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver clear, engaging journalism. I live in Melbourne, Australia, and am passionate about storytelling that informs, entertains and inspires curiosity.

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I'm Bronwyn Thompson, a science-focused editor and writer with a track record of turning complex research into engaging stories. I work across medicine, health, environment, biology and zoology, and have led editorial projects at New Atlas, SBS and major magazines, including a stint as acting editor. I thrive on translating science into accessible narratives and coordinating across teams to reach diverse audiences. Beyond editing, I freelance for diverse outlets, speak publicly to connect with varied audiences, and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver clear, engaging journalism. I live in Melbourne, Australia, and am passionate about storytelling that informs, entertains and inspires curiosity.…I'm Bronwyn Thompson, a science-focused editor and writer with a track record of turning complex research into engaging stories. I work across medicine, health, environment, biology and zoology, and have led editorial projects at New Atlas, SBS and major magazines, including a stint as acting editor. I thrive on translating science into accessible narratives and coordinating across teams to reach diverse audiences. Beyond editing, I freelance for diverse outlets, speak publicly to connect with varied audiences, and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver clear, engaging journalism. I live in Melbourne, Australia, and am passionate about storytelling that informs, entertains and inspires curiosity.

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I’m Bronwyn Thompson, a science-focused editor and writer with a track record of turning complex research into engaging stories. I work across medicine, health, environment, biology and zoology, and have led editorial projects at New Atlas, SBS and major magazines, including a stint as acting editor. I thrive on translating science into accessible narratives and coordinating across teams to reach diverse audiences.

Beyond editing, I freelance for diverse outlets, speak publicly to connect with varied audiences, and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver clear, engaging journalism. I live in Melbourne, Australia, and am passionate about storytelling that informs, entertains and inspires curiosity.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Science Editor and Writer (Full-time) at New Atlas

February 1, 2023 - Present

Digital journalist focused on medicine, health, environment, biology and zoology; Acting editor for three months; Achieved more than 1 million reads in April and May 2024; Additional skills: CMS, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, social media (X, Instagram, Meta Business Suite, Flipboard), Zendesk, Slack, photo editing, managing stakeholder relationships

Social Media Community Moderator (Part-time) at SBS

June 1, 2024 - September 16, 2025

Evening moderator of Facebook for SBS News, NITV, SBS Australia, On Demand and SBS VICELAND; Additional skills: Sprout Social, Meta Business Suite

Guest Services (Casual) at SEA LIFE Merlin

July 1, 2021 - Present

Education and customer service at the Melbourne aquarium; Additional skills: Public speaking, community engagement, strong interpersonal skills with diverse audience

Subeditor at Pagemasters AAP

January 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025

On that's life, New Idea and WHO, plus special editions

Deputy Chief Subeditor at NW Bauer Media

January 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025

Secondary edits, proof corrections, writer of 12 pages per week; Manage two sub editors

Chief Subeditor at QANTAS Medium Rare

January 1, 2015 - September 16, 2025

Production manager and subeditor, from launch issue; Manage two subeditors

Features Writer at Foxtel Bauer Media

January 1, 2015 - September 16, 2025

Features writer, senior subeditor and production manager; Named number-one entertainment title (Australia) 2014

Editor at Weekend The Daily Telegraph

January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025

Coordinate staff writers on 25-page weekly supplement; Write opinion columns for newspaper; Acting music editor

Deputy Editor at Rolling Stone Next Media

January 1, 2006 - September 16, 2025

Chief subeditor, features writer, reviews and news writer and editor; Commission writers and reviewers; Administration and stakeholder relationships

Writer and Chief Subeditor at Juice Terraplanet

January 1, 2002 - September 16, 2025

Subeditor, features writer, reviewer for monthly music magazine; Subeditor on in-house titles Australian Style, Monument, HQ and Big Hit

Writer and Subeditor at Freelance (various)

January 1, 2002 - Present

NW, TV Week, Take 5, Shop Till You Drop, Dolly, Cosmopolitan, Ralph, The Bulletin, Zoo, Foxtel, Vogue, New Woman, New Idea, Total Girl, Juice, Australian Style, HQ, In Style, Home Beautiful, Family Circle, Girlfriend, Women’s Health, Famous, Gourmet Traveller and Woman’s Day; Music and entertainment writer for The Sydney Morning Herald, Rolling Stone, Blunt, j mag, Dolly, Foxtel; Music reviewer for The Sydney Morning Herald, Scenestr; Biography writer for Guy Sebastian, Gyroscope, Jessica Mauboy, Eskimo Joe; New Idea NZ Auckland contract

Zookeeper at Taronga Zoo

January 1, 2014 - September 16, 2025

Australian and nocturnal species; Conservation; Native habitat regeneration; Wildlife / ecology field studies

Writer and Subeditor at Urban Guerrillas

January 1, 2022 - Present