I'm a journalist with experience in writing, editing, data analysis, and copywriting. I have an extensive portfolio of published work including reviews, features, and interviews across print, digital, and social media platforms. I excel at turning press releases into accurate, engaging stories, writing for multiple publications, and proofreading AI-assisted content. I enjoy building strong client relationships, training colleagues on software and in-house style, and delivering clear, timely content for diverse audiences.

Beth Oliver Paisley

I'm a journalist with experience in writing, editing, data analysis, and copywriting. I have an extensive portfolio of published work including reviews, features, and interviews across print, digital, and social media platforms. I excel at turning press releases into accurate, engaging stories, writing for multiple publications, and proofreading AI-assisted content. I enjoy building strong client relationships, training colleagues on software and in-house style, and delivering clear, timely content for diverse audiences.

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I’m a journalist with experience in writing, editing, data analysis, and copywriting. I have an extensive portfolio of published work including reviews, features, and interviews across print, digital, and social media platforms.

I excel at turning press releases into accurate, engaging stories, writing for multiple publications, and proofreading AI-assisted content. I enjoy building strong client relationships, training colleagues on software and in-house style, and delivering clear, timely content for diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

AI-Assisted Reporter at Glasgow Times
March 1, 2025 - Present
Converting press releases into accurate and engaging news stories; writing articles for multiple publications, adapting content to fit style and target audience; proofreading columns and AI-assisted articles, editing for style, accuracy, and tone.
Production Editor at Press Data Ltd.
October 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Reviewing and editing content sourced from print, broadcast, and social media; maintaining client relationships, managing individual requests quickly and accurately; training colleagues on company software and in-house style.
News Researcher at Press Data Ltd.
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Researching breaking news stories across broadcast, print, and digital platforms; creating detailed summaries of news stories to be sent to a variety of clients; managing time efficiently to ensure all tasks are completed within daily schedules.
Data Analyst at QCMD
August 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Collating and analysing data with various software including Excel and Microsoft Access; editing client reports, checking for data issues, inconsistencies, and grammatical errors; verifying the work of peers to ensure accuracy and quality of all work before publication.
Deputy Editor at Glasgow Guardian
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Delegating content for upcoming issues and editing articles submitted by contributors.
Freelance Contributor at The Wee Review
August 1, 2023 - Present
Pitching and writing detailed reviews of performances across music, theatre, and film.
Volunteer Contributor at Media Academy
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creating content across digital and social media platforms for different organisations.

Education

MSc Psychological Studies at University of Glasgow
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
MA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics at University of Glasgow
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services