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I'm Christelle Al Abbasi, a London-based editor and writer who thrives in fast-paced media environments. I shape voice and structure for digital-first audiences, turning complex topics into clear, engaging content across desks and platforms. My work spans Gryphon Newspaper, Lippy Magazine, TimeOut Magazine, and corporate internships; I enjoy commissioning and mentoring contributors, optimizing headlines and metadata, and ensuring content travels smoothly from brief to publication. Outside work, I love film, music, podcasting, and gallery culture.…I'm Christelle Al Abbasi, a London-based editor and writer who thrives in fast-paced media environments. I shape voice and structure for digital-first audiences, turning complex topics into clear, engaging content across desks and platforms. My work spans Gryphon Newspaper, Lippy Magazine, TimeOut Magazine, and corporate internships; I enjoy commissioning and mentoring contributors, optimizing headlines and metadata, and ensuring content travels smoothly from brief to publication. Outside work, I love film, music, podcasting, and gallery culture.

Christelle Al Abbasi

Writer, Video Editor, Content Producer, +2

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I'm Christelle Al Abbasi, a London-based editor and writer who thrives in fast-paced media environments. I shape voice and structure for digital-first audiences, turning complex topics into clear, engaging content across desks and platforms. My work spans Gryphon Newspaper, Lippy Magazine, TimeOut Magazine, and corporate internships; I enjoy commissioning and mentoring contributors, optimizing headlines and metadata, and ensuring content travels smoothly from brief to publication. Outside work, I love film, music, podcasting, and gallery culture.…I'm Christelle Al Abbasi, a London-based editor and writer who thrives in fast-paced media environments. I shape voice and structure for digital-first audiences, turning complex topics into clear, engaging content across desks and platforms. My work spans Gryphon Newspaper, Lippy Magazine, TimeOut Magazine, and corporate internships; I enjoy commissioning and mentoring contributors, optimizing headlines and metadata, and ensuring content travels smoothly from brief to publication. Outside work, I love film, music, podcasting, and gallery culture.

Available to hire

I’m Christelle Al Abbasi, a London-based editor and writer who thrives in fast-paced media environments. I shape voice and structure for digital-first audiences, turning complex topics into clear, engaging content across desks and platforms.

My work spans Gryphon Newspaper, Lippy Magazine, TimeOut Magazine, and corporate internships; I enjoy commissioning and mentoring contributors, optimizing headlines and metadata, and ensuring content travels smoothly from brief to publication. Outside work, I love film, music, podcasting, and gallery culture.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Advanced

Work Experience

Sub-Editor at Gryphon Newspaper

July 1, 2026 - Present

Manage end-to-end production of 15–18 digital articles per month, sub-editing copy for accuracy, tone, and clarity; writing platform-optimised headlines; tagging metadata; and publishing in WordPress to a mobile-first standard. Commission and edit features, interviews, and culture-led content from a contributor pool — developing briefs, enforcing house style, and carrying copy through to publication without additional oversight. Chair editorial meetings for up to 20 writers, mentoring on voice, structure, and house style.

Section Editor at Lippy Magazine

October 1, 2024 - Present

Edit and publish 10+ pieces per month across web and print, refining copy, headlines, metadata, and internal linking for readability, consistency, and discoverability across platforms. Lead cross-platform editorial projects spanning digital, print, and live events, writing platform-specific copy, contributing to zine production, and programming contributor-facing creative commissions. Drive section strategy and platform presence — commissioning contributors and advising on social content.

Editorial and Social Content Editor at TimeOut Magazine

August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Grew Instagram audience 19% in two weeks — from 52K to 62K — by producing and publishing short-form editorial content built around platform-native storytelling, trend research, and scripted copy optimised per format. Delivered 25% organic traffic growth across priority verticals by auditing and reoptimizing headlines, metadata, and keyword targeting on existing digital features to improve search and Google Discover visibility. Reported on live music and branded events, contributing to fast turnaround, adapted to the platform and audience.

Copy-Editing and Translation Intern at PwC

July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Translated and copy-edited financial and legal documents for senior PwC auditors at production pace — rendering complex Arabic into precise, compliance-ready English going directly to regulatory and client use.

Marketing and Communications Intern at Al Khayyat Investments (AKI)

February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Drove a 30% uplift in cross-platform engagement by directing and scheduling tailored content across LinkedIn, Instagram, and the company blog — adapting copy and creative assets to each channel's audience and algorithm. Liaised a 25% increase in website traffic by analysing content performance data, identifying high-performing themes, and refining publishing cadence in response to audience analytics.