Jane Davies
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Talented Senior Copywriter with two decades of experience developing creative concepts and ideas for a diverse range of clients. Skilled at driving full lifecycle of projects from concept development to quality deliverables, on time and in alignment with strict specifications. Adept at analysis, planning and content development, blending superior writing and research skills to effectively target a wide range of audiences.
With a passion for crafting stories combined with a keen eye for detail, helping people and businesses clearly and meaningfully articulate their messages with inspiring and motivating copy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Copywriter, Communications and Content Specialist
Orange Smartie
02.2014 - Current
- Specializing in content creation, copywriting, researching and editing for a broad base of clients across various industries and projects.
- Delivering enhanced brand messaging by developing creative and engaging copy for various marketing materials including web, social, blogs, advertising, internal comms and radio.
- Translating sometimes complex topics and academic research into engaging and compelling marketing material.
- Managed multiple copywriting projects simultaneously, writing engaging, relevant and audience appropriate copy across a wide range of formats and mediums.
- Developed organisational positioning for businesses and brands to create key messaging for both internal and external audiences.
- Developed Tone of Voice and Brand Guidelines for many clients.
- Writing blogs, articles, thought leadership, speeches and key stakeholder communications.
- Worked closely with a diverse range of creative and management teams in a friendly and collaborative way.
Creative Director, Copy
Collaborateur
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Working across all areas of communications, copy, and content for strategic branding agency Collaborateur.
- Worked on high-value projects ranging from global strategic rebrands and national advertising to employee engagement and internal communications.
- Developed comprehensive style guides to maintain brand consistency across all channels.
- Improved internal communication for a range clients by writing and designing visually engaging presentations and collateral materials.
Managing Editor, ELLE
Bauer Media
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Project managing set-up and launch of ELLE magazine in Australia, including team recruitment of 20 people, creative strategies, and stakeholder management.
- Enhanced publication quality by implementing rigorous editing and proofreading processes.
- Managed a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content consistently.
- Developed strong relationships with freelance contributors, ensuring a steady flow of fresh perspectives and ideas.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create engaging promotional materials that increased readership.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, fostering professional growth and development opportunities.
Managing Editor, Grazia & Harper's BAZAAR
Bauer Media
02.2008 - 09.2011
- Managed the launch and operational responsibilities for Grazia and Harper's BAZAAR magazines, including budgeting, staff management, and stakeholder relationships.
- Recruited and managed editorial team of 25 people.
- Mentored junior editors and writers, improving their skills and overall team performance.
- Managed a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content of both weekly and monthly publications.
- Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, readability, impact and compliance with quality standards.
- Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio.
- Handled final proofreading, copy editing and revision functions for deliverables.
- Operationally responsible for editorial teams across both publications and a budget of $2m.
- Managed stakeholder relations, JV partnerships, contract negotiation, editing and writing.
Editorial Manager, Telegraph Magazine
Telegraph Media Group
05.2004 - 12.2007
- General management of the award-winning Telegraph Magazine, overseeing production, budgets, staffing, and stakeholder management.
- Oversaw budgets, finance, recruitment, forward planning, strategy, content creation and stakeholder management.
- Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality control throughout the editing process.
- Managed editorial budgets effectively, ensuring the optimal allocation of resources for maximum content quality and output.
Editorial Accounts Manager
Telegraph Media Group
05.2000 - 05.2004
- Responsible for the annual editorial budgets for the Saturday Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, and weekend magazines, working closely with department Editors.
- Strengthened relationships with key department editors, leading to a better understanding of the demands of the editorial teams and allocation of budgets.
- Resolved complex staff issues, maintaining professionalism and preserving long-term relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast Surrey College of Technology
Surrey, England07.1989
Skills
- Content strategy development and writing targeted, strategic copy across a range of mediums and audiences
- Experienced in research and knowledge development with ability to write targeted communications for a wide variety of clients
- Able to translate complex topics, including academic research, into engaging and compelling copy
- Highly organised, managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously with a high level of attention to detail
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and relationship skills, happy to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to write strategic and objective communications as well as subjective and emotive storytelling in both long and short form
Accomplishments
- Setting up my own copywriting business, delivering results for clients across a diverse range of industries, NFPs and mediums.
- Creating and delivering a broad range of creative work and strategic comms with my partners Collaborateur as Creative Director, Copy, and working with some of Australia's leading businesses, across a range of extended projects.
- Launching two magazines into the Australian market for Bauer Media (formerly ACP). As Managing Editor for both Grazia and ELLE, I was instrumental in helping to establish both titles in the highly competitive magazine market. In addition, holding the role of Managing Editor for Harper's BAZAAR.
- Operationally responsible for a team of over 40 people across three magazines.
- Managing the UK's award-winning Telegraph Magazine for four years and delivering in-depth financial reporting for the two national newspapers and magazines.
References
Full references available on request.
Timeline
Creative Director, Copy
Collaborateur
03.2015 - 07.2019
Senior Copywriter, Communications and Content Specialist
Orange Smartie
02.2014 - Current
Managing Editor, ELLE
Bauer Media
01.2013 - 01.2014
Managing Editor, Grazia & Harper's BAZAAR
Bauer Media
02.2008 - 09.2011
Editorial Manager, Telegraph Magazine
Telegraph Media Group
05.2004 - 12.2007
Editorial Accounts Manager
Telegraph Media Group
05.2000 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
Northeast Surrey College of Technology
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