Hi, I'm Holly Motion, a senior content strategist and wordsmith with over a decade of experience in creating engaging narratives across the food, drink, luxury, and travel industries. I love crafting stories that connect with global audiences and help brands shine across both digital and print platforms. Leading teams and managing projects to deliver impactful content is something I'm passionate about. Throughout my career, I've worked with high-profile brands and publications, always aiming to bring fresh perspectives and excite audiences. Whether it's developing content strategies, managing social campaigns, or writing compelling editorial pieces, I thrive on turning ideas into captivating stories that resonate.

Holly Motion

Hi, I'm Holly Motion, a senior content strategist and wordsmith with over a decade of experience in creating engaging narratives across the food, drink, luxury, and travel industries. I love crafting stories that connect with global audiences and help brands shine across both digital and print platforms. Leading teams and managing projects to deliver impactful content is something I'm passionate about. Throughout my career, I've worked with high-profile brands and publications, always aiming to bring fresh perspectives and excite audiences. Whether it's developing content strategies, managing social campaigns, or writing compelling editorial pieces, I thrive on turning ideas into captivating stories that resonate.

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Hi, I’m Holly Motion, a senior content strategist and wordsmith with over a decade of experience in creating engaging narratives across the food, drink, luxury, and travel industries. I love crafting stories that connect with global audiences and help brands shine across both digital and print platforms. Leading teams and managing projects to deliver impactful content is something I’m passionate about.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with high-profile brands and publications, always aiming to bring fresh perspectives and excite audiences. Whether it’s developing content strategies, managing social campaigns, or writing compelling editorial pieces, I thrive on turning ideas into captivating stories that resonate.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand Director at Near+Far Magazine
October 1, 2024 - Present
Creating compelling Editorial content about food, drink, and luxury experiences for the Middle East's fastest-growing independent travel publication's online and print titles.
Global Brand Communications Manager at FINE+RARE
October 1, 2024 - July 20, 2025
Developed, executed and optimised FINE+RARE's global content strategy, including email marketing, Editorial, and events collateral ensuring it reflected FINE+RARE's tone of voice. Built and managed an effective digital content team. Managed the development and execution of FINE+RARE's global social media campaigns to drive reach, new audience growth, engagement and brand awareness. Allocated and managed global content budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI. Worked closely with high-profile Master Blenders and Distillers and top restaurants to bring event content to life.
Spirits Editor at FINE+RARE
April 1, 2023 - July 20, 2025
Managed the creation and development of all F+R's spirits campaigns, commissioning photo, video and social content for web, print and event collateral – ensuring it resonated with the established FINE+RARE brand identity. Built FINE+RARE’s reputation for spirits expertise with existing and prospective clients and producers. Championed the spirits category within the business – engaging, educating and exciting the wider business about spirits.
Content Production Manager at Bacardi Global Brands
June 30, 2020 - July 20, 2025
Project-managed global agencies to create “always on” best-in-class digital content. Brought key stakeholders together to support drive for digital commerce excellence. Created joint business plans with brand teams to ensure inefficiencies were cut to create brilliant content. Acted as the Amazon gatekeeper to ensure impeccable content quality standards were met.
News and Online Editor at Imbibe Magazine
March 31, 2018 - July 20, 2025
Edited wine, spirits, beer and events content across imbibe.com. Managed the online content team to produce best-in-class news, features and opinion pieces. Managed Imbibe's social media strategy. Collaborated with UX/UI designers to create a new website, and managed the content migration and CMS training.
Senior Reporter and Online Editor at Drinks International
January 1, 2017 - July 20, 2025
Content-managed and edited some of DI's most beloved supplements, including the World's Most Admired Wine and Champagne Brands. Played a strategic content role in The World's 50 Best Bars franchise.

Education

Bachelor of Honours at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2013

Qualifications

WSET Level 2 Spirits - Distinction, 100%
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025
NCTJ Diploma - Gold Standard
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services