ROBERT H. WAINWRIGHT
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
- I have 24 years' experience in content writing, editing, research and copywriting.
- I am a professionally trained actor and qualified as a solicitor in Queensland, and I have 10 years' experience in corporate roleplay work.
- I am a dual citizen of Australia and the UK, and I have lived, studied and worked in both countries, including 17 years in London.
- I am available for freelance copywriting, content writing, research and editing work.
- I am available for corporate roleplay and experiential training work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor and Writer (contract)
LexisNexis
08.2023 - Current
- Editing various law-related topics written by legal experts from around Australia for LexisNexis's online platforms, as well as writing various web articles for the company's go-to-market strategy targeting small law firms.
Senior Consultant (contract)
Kidd Aitken Legal Marketing
01.2022 - Current
- Writing and editing marketing submissions for law firms around the world in relation to various legal directories (including Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR).
Editor and Copywriter (contract)
Mother Tongue
11.2019 - Current
- Editor and copywriter on various localisation projects in the Australian market, including for a well-known digital voice assistant, a major professional networking website and a leading online dating app.
Lead Editor
Firefly Education
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Editing and writing teaching materials for primary and secondary schools throughout Australia
- Editing and writing teaching videos, company blog posts and newsletters.
Copywriter, Editor & Content Writer
Various Australian Corporate Clients
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Copywriting, editing, writing and research projects for Australian corporate clients.
Content Editor, Events & Accounts Manager
Doo-Bop Jazz Bar
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Content editor and lead writer for Doo-Bop's official website and marketing material
- Drafting contracts for bands performing at Doo-Bop venues
- Managing events, accounts and payroll at Doo-Bop Jazz Bar, Piano Bar and Silver Fox Bar.
Facilitator, Experiential Trainer & Content Writer
PCA Law
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Facilitating and presenting experiential training seminars for a range of law firms and corporate clients in the UK
- Researching topics related to law and neuroscience, writing articles for PCA's website, and updating PCA social media platforms.
Copywriter, Editor & Content Writer
Various UK Corporate Clients
10.2010 - 08.2017
- Editing, copywriting, research and writing projects for UK corporate clients.
Deputy Editor and Co-Editor, ‘Chambers UK'
Chambers and Partners
02.2008 - 10.2010
- Editing a substantial portion of ‘Chambers UK: A Guide to the UK's Leading Lawyers'
- Researching and writing legal practice area sections for other Chambers guides and managing the Chambers UK team of researchers and writers.
Education
Diploma: SEO Copywriting & Copywriting Business -
Australian Writers' Centre
01.2019
Diploma: Playwriting & Screenwriting -
City, University of London
01.2016
Diploma: Acting for Stage and Screen -
The Academy Drama School
01.2004
Undergraduate Law Degree: Law -
University of Queensland
01.1998
Bachelor of Arts: English Literature -
University of Queensland
01.1996
Skills
- Editing
- Sub Editing
- Content Writing
- Copywriting
- Proofreading and Copyediting
- Journalism
- Legal Research and General Research
- Legal Marketing and General Marketing
- Corporate Roleplay and Experiential Training
- Professionally Trained Actor and Voiceover Artist
- Presenting and Public Speaking
- Script Writing
Accomplishments
- Qualified as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Former Member of the Australian Army Reserve
References
- Doherty Farrant, Project Manager, Accenture, Sydney, +61 434 870 643, doherty.farrant@accenture.com
- Joanne D’Silva, Legal Directory Specialist, Kidd Aitken, India, +91 797 542 4951, jovanessa317@gmail.com
Timeline
Editor and Writer (contract)
LexisNexis
08.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant (contract)
Kidd Aitken Legal Marketing
01.2022 - Current
Editor and Copywriter (contract)
Mother Tongue
11.2019 - Current
Lead Editor
Firefly Education
05.2019 - 11.2019
Copywriter, Editor & Content Writer
Various Australian Corporate Clients
09.2018 - 05.2019
Content Editor, Events & Accounts Manager
Doo-Bop Jazz Bar
10.2017 - 08.2018
Facilitator, Experiential Trainer & Content Writer
PCA Law
08.2013 - 08.2017
Copywriter, Editor & Content Writer
Various UK Corporate Clients
10.2010 - 08.2017
Deputy Editor and Co-Editor, ‘Chambers UK'
Chambers and Partners
02.2008 - 10.2010
Diploma: SEO Copywriting & Copywriting Business -
Australian Writers' Centre
Diploma: Playwriting & Screenwriting -
City, University of London
Diploma: Acting for Stage and Screen -
The Academy Drama School
Undergraduate Law Degree: Law -
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts: English Literature -
University of Queensland
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