I’m Helen Leavey - a podcaster, journalist, ghostwriter, editor and communications consultant with 25+ years in media, non-profits and storytelling. I’ve worked with the BBC and many other outlets, creating work that connects with audiences through words, images and audio. After years living and working in Asia, I’m now based in York in the UK, balancing freelance editing and writing projects. I love to tell stories and promote important causes. I enjoy turning complex topics into accessible, engaging content.…

Helen Leavey

I’m Helen Leavey - a podcaster, journalist, ghostwriter, editor and communications consultant with 25+ years in media, non-profits and storytelling. I’ve worked with the BBC and many other outlets, creating work that connects with audiences through words, images and audio. After years living and working in Asia, I’m now based in York in the UK, balancing freelance editing and writing projects. I love to tell stories and promote important causes. I enjoy turning complex topics into accessible, engaging content.…

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I’m Helen Leavey - a podcaster, journalist, ghostwriter, editor and communications consultant with 25+ years in media, non-profits and storytelling. I’ve worked with the BBC and many other outlets, creating work that connects with audiences through words, images and audio.

After years living and working in Asia, I’m now based in York in the UK, balancing freelance editing and writing projects. I love to tell stories and promote important causes. I enjoy turning complex topics into accessible, engaging content.

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Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Community Manager / Storyteller / Journalist / Podcaster / Ghostwriter / Editor / Communications Consultant / Copywriter at Round Our Way
January 1, 2013 - Present
Community management for a climate-change nonprofit; storytelling, interview coordination and media outreach; later expanded to additional writing and media work.
News Wire Editor / Contributor at South China Morning Post
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Ran news wires and edited articles several days a month for the Hong Kong-based newspaper.
Beijing Human Rights Communications Consultant at Centre for Child Rights and Corporate Social Responsibility (CCR CSR)
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2012
Volunteer for two non-profit organisations, then employed by CCR CSR until leaving China in July 2012.
BBC Journalist at BBC
September 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Reported for TV, radio and online in Taiwan and London; from 2003, TV producer in London for One O'Clock News, News 24 and BBC World.
Sub-editor at China Daily
June 1, 2000 - July 1, 2001
Beijing-based sub-editor; part-time contributions while learning Mandarin.
Newspaper Reporter / TV Producer at South Wales Argus / HTV News
February 1, 1997 - May 1, 2000
Reported for South Wales Argus; produced for HTV News (ITV Wales).

Education

BA (Hons) in Combined Studies at Nene College, Northampton
September 1, 1992 - July 1, 1995
Post-graduate Print Journalism at National Council for the Training of Journalists
September 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Beijing Mandarin Chinese at Beijing Union University
February 1, 2005 - February 1, 2011

Qualifications

Post-graduate Print Journalism (National Council for the Training of Journalists)
September 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Beijing Mandarin Chinese
February 1, 2005 - February 1, 2011
Qualified Journalist
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Intermediate