I'm Mark Reed, a strategic communications professional with extensive experience leading marketing and communications functions. I help charities and foundations develop high-impact brand and content strategies, manage social media, write compelling copy, and deliver engaging publications and e-newsletters. I thrive in remote or hybrid teams and excel at turning data and audience insights into practical communications plans that drive engagement and support fundraising and advocacy goals. Since 2018 I've been freelancing, partnering with membership organisations, foundations and charities to deliver campaigns, events, and publications on tight timelines. Highlights include running a Barrow Cadbury Trust webinar that exceeded attendance targets, leading Changing Faces' #IAmNotYourVillain campaign with 2.8 million organic impressions, and providing interim social media leadership for NCVO. I value collaboration, stakeholder management, and responsible storytelling that reaches diverse audiences.

Mark Reed

I'm Mark Reed, a strategic communications professional with extensive experience leading marketing and communications functions. I help charities and foundations develop high-impact brand and content strategies, manage social media, write compelling copy, and deliver engaging publications and e-newsletters. I thrive in remote or hybrid teams and excel at turning data and audience insights into practical communications plans that drive engagement and support fundraising and advocacy goals. Since 2018 I've been freelancing, partnering with membership organisations, foundations and charities to deliver campaigns, events, and publications on tight timelines. Highlights include running a Barrow Cadbury Trust webinar that exceeded attendance targets, leading Changing Faces' #IAmNotYourVillain campaign with 2.8 million organic impressions, and providing interim social media leadership for NCVO. I value collaboration, stakeholder management, and responsible storytelling that reaches diverse audiences.

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I’m Mark Reed, a strategic communications professional with extensive experience leading marketing and communications functions. I help charities and foundations develop high-impact brand and content strategies, manage social media, write compelling copy, and deliver engaging publications and e-newsletters. I thrive in remote or hybrid teams and excel at turning data and audience insights into practical communications plans that drive engagement and support fundraising and advocacy goals.

Since 2018 I’ve been freelancing, partnering with membership organisations, foundations and charities to deliver campaigns, events, and publications on tight timelines. Highlights include running a Barrow Cadbury Trust webinar that exceeded attendance targets, leading Changing Faces’ #IAmNotYourVillain campaign with 2.8 million organic impressions, and providing interim social media leadership for NCVO. I value collaboration, stakeholder management, and responsible storytelling that reaches diverse audiences.

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Work Experience

Freelance Communications and Social Media Consultant at Self-employed / Freelance
November 1, 2018 - Present
Supported clients including membership organisations, foundations and charities with strategic communications. Delivered event strategy and promotion, research publication marketing, and social media campaigns; notable achievements include Barrow Cadbury Trust webinar exceeding attendance targets, growth in newsletter subscribers, and high-impact social campaigns for clients such as Changing Faces and NCVO.
Communications Manager at Back Up
July 1, 2017 - November 1, 2019
Accountable for development and delivery of organisational communications strategy. Led annual reports and publications (Impact report, services guides, Transform magazine); delivered brand refresh; secured major national media coverage; upskilled staff; redesigned communications processes and photography policy; led a team project to create new online resources for service users.
Communications Coordinator at Back Up
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017
Wrote monthly e-newsletter reaching 10,000+ audience; coordinated social media; interviewed case studies and authored blogs; oversaw the 2017 website re-brand and launch.
Features Writer at FS Magazine
March 1, 2015 - December 1, 2018
Regular contributor to a gay men's lifestyle magazine; involved in decisions over the online image and design of the publication.
EFL Teacher at Heart for Change / Volunteers Colombia
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Co-taught and led classes of 40+ students, developed engaging lesson plans, and ran cultural activities including drama to support language learning.
Volunteer Blogger at Doctors Of The World UK
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Wrote articles for the DOTW blog and publications about NHS issues and immigrant healthcare access.
Marketing & Events Assistant at The Guardian
September 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Researched marketing partners for The Observer Festival of Ideas; contacted journalism courses and student unions; supported Guardian Live events.
Helpline Assistant at Switchboard
March 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Volunteer helpline assistant for LGBT charity; provided calm, non-judgemental support; assisted callers in emotionally challenging states.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Acting at Drama Studio London
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
BA (Hons) Drama at University of Exeter
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services