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I’m Ellie Costigan, a London-based freelance writer and communications strategist passionate about food and the way it connects people, shapes communities and affects our planet. I’ve been writing about food for more than a decade, helping organisations and brands tell clear, compelling stories through creative content that resonates. Across the private, public and charity sectors, I’ve led work ranging from editorial and website launches to community-led food strategy. With an MSc in Food Policy and professional experience in marketing and council communications, I bring an editorial eye and a strategic, sustainability-focused approach—supporting clients with content planning, copywriting, editing and tone of voice, from long-form features to newsletters and campaign messaging.…I’m Ellie Costigan, a London-based freelance writer and communications strategist passionate about food and the way it connects people, shapes communities and affects our planet. I’ve been writing about food for more than a decade, helping organisations and brands tell clear, compelling stories through creative content that resonates. Across the private, public and charity sectors, I’ve led work ranging from editorial and website launches to community-led food strategy. With an MSc in Food Policy and professional experience in marketing and council communications, I bring an editorial eye and a strategic, sustainability-focused approach—supporting clients with content planning, copywriting, editing and tone of voice, from long-form features to newsletters and campaign messaging.

Ellie Costigan

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I’m Ellie Costigan, a London-based freelance writer and communications strategist passionate about food and the way it connects people, shapes communities and affects our planet. I’ve been writing about food for more than a decade, helping organisations and brands tell clear, compelling stories through creative content that resonates. Across the private, public and charity sectors, I’ve led work ranging from editorial and website launches to community-led food strategy. With an MSc in Food Policy and professional experience in marketing and council communications, I bring an editorial eye and a strategic, sustainability-focused approach—supporting clients with content planning, copywriting, editing and tone of voice, from long-form features to newsletters and campaign messaging.…I’m Ellie Costigan, a London-based freelance writer and communications strategist passionate about food and the way it connects people, shapes communities and affects our planet. I’ve been writing about food for more than a decade, helping organisations and brands tell clear, compelling stories through creative content that resonates. Across the private, public and charity sectors, I’ve led work ranging from editorial and website launches to community-led food strategy. With an MSc in Food Policy and professional experience in marketing and council communications, I bring an editorial eye and a strategic, sustainability-focused approach—supporting clients with content planning, copywriting, editing and tone of voice, from long-form features to newsletters and campaign messaging.

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I’m Ellie Costigan, a London-based freelance writer and communications strategist passionate about food and the way it connects people, shapes communities and affects our planet. I’ve been writing about food for more than a decade, helping organisations and brands tell clear, compelling stories through creative content that resonates.

Across the private, public and charity sectors, I’ve led work ranging from editorial and website launches to community-led food strategy. With an MSc in Food Policy and professional experience in marketing and council communications, I bring an editorial eye and a strategic, sustainability-focused approach—supporting clients with content planning, copywriting, editing and tone of voice, from long-form features to newsletters and campaign messaging.

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Marketing Manager at Social Pantry

October 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026

Developed and executed multi-channel marketing strategies aligned with brand mission and values. Led brand positioning and messaging, including sustainability communications; oversaw digital, social, print and experiential campaigns. Managed and mentored a marketing executive, built relationships with partners, media and stakeholders, and reported on SEO, PPC and campaign performance to inform ongoing strategy.

Publications Editor at Islington Council

April 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025

Oversaw design, production and delivery of the council’s quarterly print magazine. Managed creative agencies and budgets; delivered multi-channel campaigns across print, web, social and email. Produced analytics reports to shape audience-first content strategy and led a high-performing monthly e-bulletin with 22,000+ subscribers.

Coordinating Group Member (volunteer) at Islington Food Partnership

October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2023

Co-led development of a community-driven food strategy. Delivered events, facilitated collaboration among stakeholders and distributed funding to local food projects.

Senior Communications & Content Officer at Islington Council

August 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023

Led content strategy for IslingtonLife’s website, newsletter, magazine and social channels. Delivered high-engagement social content aligned to campaigns. Redesigned the magazine for accessibility and improved brand consistency.

Food Policy Development Consultant at Borough Market

August 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020

Led stakeholder engagement to shape and write Borough Market’s first food policy. Hosted workshops and focus groups and represented the Market at key food sustainability events, including the Oxford Food Symposium.

Managing Editor at LSC

September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021

Oversaw Borough Market’s digital content strategy and editorial output. Commissioned and edited content across three food and lifestyle titles; led monthly editorial planning and produced articles, recipes and interviews. Project-managed redevelopment of Borough Market’s website and CMS and integrated sustainability storytelling throughout content.

Managing Editor at LSC (Borough Market)

September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021

Oversaw Borough Market’s digital content strategy and editorial output. Commissioned and edited content across three food and lifestyle titles, led monthly editorial planning, and produced articles, recipes and interviews. Project-managed redevelopment of Borough Market’s website and CMS, integrating sustainability storytelling throughout content.

Freelance writer & editor

January 1, 2015 - Present

Provide editorial and content services across web, campaigns, newsletters, print and multi-channel planning. Produces features, interviews, producer stories and long-form writing; copywrites for brands and organisations; edits and refines content with a focus on tone, accessibility and audience fit. Also supports strategy and storytelling, including editorial strategy, tone of voice and sustainability/food-systems communications. Regular contributor to the Marylebone Journal and has worked with clients including Fortnum & Mason, Wicked Leeks, Borough Market, Prognosis, Sustain and Tower Bridge Events.