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I am John Ripley, a highly experienced media professional with a strong track record in print journalism, public and press relations, and both external and internal communications. My work centers on turning complex information into engaging stories for audiences and journalists alike, with a focus on accuracy, clarity and impact. Since 2015 I have run a freelance PR consultancy, delivering press releases, social media campaigns, newsletters, feature articles, thought leadership pieces and reactive media relations for a diverse range of clients. I thrive on collaboration with client teams, managing multiple deadlines and building lasting relationships with journalists and stakeholders to maximise coverage and influence.…I am John Ripley, a highly experienced media professional with a strong track record in print journalism, public and press relations, and both external and internal communications. My work centers on turning complex information into engaging stories for audiences and journalists alike, with a focus on accuracy, clarity and impact. Since 2015 I have run a freelance PR consultancy, delivering press releases, social media campaigns, newsletters, feature articles, thought leadership pieces and reactive media relations for a diverse range of clients. I thrive on collaboration with client teams, managing multiple deadlines and building lasting relationships with journalists and stakeholders to maximise coverage and influence.

John Ripley

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I am John Ripley, a highly experienced media professional with a strong track record in print journalism, public and press relations, and both external and internal communications. My work centers on turning complex information into engaging stories for audiences and journalists alike, with a focus on accuracy, clarity and impact. Since 2015 I have run a freelance PR consultancy, delivering press releases, social media campaigns, newsletters, feature articles, thought leadership pieces and reactive media relations for a diverse range of clients. I thrive on collaboration with client teams, managing multiple deadlines and building lasting relationships with journalists and stakeholders to maximise coverage and influence.…I am John Ripley, a highly experienced media professional with a strong track record in print journalism, public and press relations, and both external and internal communications. My work centers on turning complex information into engaging stories for audiences and journalists alike, with a focus on accuracy, clarity and impact. Since 2015 I have run a freelance PR consultancy, delivering press releases, social media campaigns, newsletters, feature articles, thought leadership pieces and reactive media relations for a diverse range of clients. I thrive on collaboration with client teams, managing multiple deadlines and building lasting relationships with journalists and stakeholders to maximise coverage and influence.

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I am John Ripley, a highly experienced media professional with a strong track record in print journalism, public and press relations, and both external and internal communications. My work centers on turning complex information into engaging stories for audiences and journalists alike, with a focus on accuracy, clarity and impact.

Since 2015 I have run a freelance PR consultancy, delivering press releases, social media campaigns, newsletters, feature articles, thought leadership pieces and reactive media relations for a diverse range of clients. I thrive on collaboration with client teams, managing multiple deadlines and building lasting relationships with journalists and stakeholders to maximise coverage and influence.

Skills

Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Self-employed freelance PR Consultant at Self-employed

August 1, 2015 - October 29, 2025

Freelance PR/communications consultant providing B2B and B2C PR/communications services to a range of clients. Devised and delivered press releases and social media campaigns, produced internal and external communications including staff and customer-facing newsletters, magazine feature articles, thought leadership and paid advertising copy, and handled reactive media relations. Collaborated with client-side colleagues at all levels and maintained journalist relationships to secure coverage and influence.

Account Manager at Impact Press & PR Ltd

August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015

Generated story leads, conducted interviews, wrote press releases and copy for newsletters and magazines, arranged photoshoots. Supervised and supported junior colleagues and built strong relationships with clients, journalists and stakeholders to maximise media coverage.

Assistant News Editor at The Press & Journal

July 1, 1999 - July 1, 1999

Managed the news-gathering operation and supervised reporters at head office and district offices in a high-pressure regional patch, covering fisheries, offshore oil/gas, crime, politics and human interest stories, including mountain rescues in winter.

Senior Reporter at Rochdale Observer Group

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996

Wrote across multiple titles (North Manchester Express, Rochdale Express, Rochdale Observer); covered criminal courts and acted as the Observer’s designated local council reporter; spent a period as acting Deputy News Editor.

Junior Reporter at Todmorden News & Advertiser

January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993

Indentured trainee completing NCTJ training; reported on court and council matters, police calls and learned to approach victims of crime with sensitivity.