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Emma Matthews

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I’m Emma Matthews, a sub-editor and writer with 15+ years’ experience across print and digital publications, including national newspapers and licensed magazines.

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I’m Emma Matthews, a sub-editor and writer with 15+ years’ experience across print and digital publications, including national newspapers and licensed magazines. I work remotely and enjoy turning complex subject matter into clear, engaging copy—especially around health, women’s issues, true crime, history, and popular science.

I’m meticulous about grammar, style, and deadline delivery, and I love pairing strong editorial judgement with practical research and SEO best practice. From managing content flow and fact-checking to supporting medical-advisor review processes and improving performance through metrics, I aim to make every piece accurate, readable, and genuinely compelling.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 8 roles

Sub-editor · SB MediaFeb 2025 – May 2026 · 1 yr 4 mos

Managed content flow and prioritised tasks to meet tight deadlines. Edited manuscripts, articles, and web content for clarity, grammar, and style, including headlines and captions to ensure consistency. Proofread meticulously, shaped copy quality, and delivered editorial advice based on context cues. Conducted research to verify facts, dates, and statistics, and developed editorial guidelines and style guides. Used SEO best practices and performance metrics analysis to improve online visibility and reader engagement.

Head of Copy · HORMONA.IOAug 2022 – Jul 2024 · 2 yrs

Originated long and short-form content for web and app, including UX writing (static pages, modals, CTAs). Subbed, fact-checked, and proofed copy submitted by medical advisors, and set up review processes and publishing pathways. Managed writers and the editing workflow, maintaining style guides and SEO best-practice guides and training materials. Supported marketing and fundraising copy (including merchandise), and led SEO activities such as page optimisation, keyword planning, and trend reporting.

Web Copywriter · Science and HumansMay 2022 – Jul 2022 · 3 mos

Secured contract to create hormone-themed blog content and establish foundational content strategy. Developed a distinct company voice and expanded the website with product/company pages and launch content including product pages for the full range, FAQs, and promotional copy. Launched the Canadian Hormone Health website under the Science and Humans brand.

Writer · HORMONA.IOMar 2021 – Aug 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos
Freelance Writer / Sub Editor / Creative · Scribol.comJan 2018 – Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Sub Editor · Pagemasters UKJan 2011 – Jan 2017 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Assistant Editor · Titan PublishingJan 2006 – Jan 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo
Editor / Contributing Editor · Titan PublishingJan 2006 – Dec 2006 · 1 yr

Education

BA(Hons) Multi-media Journalism · Bournemouth University2000 – 2026
A-Level (Psychology, GNVQ Advanced Media Production) · Greenhill College1996 – 2026
GCSEs (x10 incl English, Maths, Science and Art) · Hendon School1994 – 2026

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