I'm Melanie Coleman, a senior brand copywriter and editor specialising in travel, luxury and retail, with more than 20 years’ experience crafting effective content across multiple platforms and sectors. I’ve helped Kempinski hotels plan and execute a full website relaunch and produced inspiring features for their guest magazine and editorial hub. I’m adaptable, flexible, commercially minded and able to deliver consistently, even on fast-turnaround briefs. I’ve partnered with American Express, NUO Hotels, M&S, Tesco, Argos and Boots, along with charities, universities and real estate firms. I write about everything from spectacular destinations to the industry’s most technical topics, with a talent for producing content that creates desire, drives sales, fosters loyalty and attracts and retains customers. In 2026 I published my first children’s book, My Hands Did It!

Melanie Coleman

I'm Melanie Coleman, a senior brand copywriter and editor specialising in travel, luxury and retail, with more than 20 years’ experience crafting effective content across multiple platforms and sectors. I’ve helped Kempinski hotels plan and execute a full website relaunch and produced inspiring features for their guest magazine and editorial hub. I’m adaptable, flexible, commercially minded and able to deliver consistently, even on fast-turnaround briefs. I’ve partnered with American Express, NUO Hotels, M&S, Tesco, Argos and Boots, along with charities, universities and real estate firms. I write about everything from spectacular destinations to the industry’s most technical topics, with a talent for producing content that creates desire, drives sales, fosters loyalty and attracts and retains customers. In 2026 I published my first children’s book, My Hands Did It!

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I’m Melanie Coleman, a senior brand copywriter and editor specialising in travel, luxury and retail, with more than 20 years’ experience crafting effective content across multiple platforms and sectors. I’ve helped Kempinski hotels plan and execute a full website relaunch and produced inspiring features for their guest magazine and editorial hub. I’m adaptable, flexible, commercially minded and able to deliver consistently, even on fast-turnaround briefs. I’ve partnered with American Express, NUO Hotels, M&S, Tesco, Argos and Boots, along with charities, universities and real estate firms. I write about everything from spectacular destinations to the industry’s most technical topics, with a talent for producing content that creates desire, drives sales, fosters loyalty and attracts and retains customers. In 2026 I published my first children’s book, My Hands Did It!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Copywriter and Editor at Freelance (Independent)
September 1, 2010 - Present
Self-employed copywriter and editor delivering multi-channel content for high-profile brands. Responsibilities included devising all copy for Kempinski's website relaunch and producing print magazine features; managing seasonal campaigns for NUO Hotels and American Express; editing Tesco Finest print and online supplements; creating short-form content for M&S Home, Beauty and Fashion; editing Your M&S magazine for 65,000 employees; and coordinating with photographers and designers across brands including Asda, Boots, B&Q, Argos, F&F, LloydsPharmacy, DFS, Petplan, NCT, Bravissimo, Kiddicare and Jamie Oliver; providing editorial consultancy for new business pitches.
Editor and Writer at Axon Publishing
May 1, 2007 - September 1, 2010
Editor and Writer for SOAS quarterly alumni magazine; Michelin quarterly internal communications magazine; Sports Leaders UK charity magazine; University of Bedfordshire prospectuses, magazines and ezines; St Pancras International quarterly magazine.
Reporter at Marketing Magazine, Haymarket Media
May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2007
News Reporter: breaking exclusive stories on top brands and advertising agencies; Features Writer: generating, researching and pitching ideas, writing topical features, interviewing Marketing Directors (including Diageo and P&G).
Reporter at Cosmetics International magazine
December 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006
News Reporter: covering brand, marketing and financial news; reported from international beauty events; Web Editor: writing and uploading daily beauty and fragrance news.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism at Journalism Training Centre
January 5, 2004 - May 28, 2004
BA Hons English (2.1) at University of Southampton
September 13, 1999 - June 10, 2002
AAA in English, History and Religious Studies at Beaconsfield High School
September 4, 1997 - June 23, 1999

Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism
January 5, 2004 - May 28, 2004
BA Hons English (2.1)
September 13, 1999 - June 10, 2002
AAA in English, History and Religious Studies
September 4, 1997 - June 23, 1999
Author of children's book 'My Hands Did It!'
March 5, 2026 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction