Simon Edward Smith
Portfolio: www.simonedwardsmith.com
Email: sesmith01@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Simon Smith
PROFILE
▪ Completed a Masters in Journalism at Sheffield University.
▪ Trained on the prestigious Daily Mail sub-editor scheme.
▪ High-level of subbing skills and able to work to a deadline.
▪ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
▪ Self-motivated and enthusiastic to succeed in any given task.
WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDING
▪ Quickly understanding content management systems and Adobe programs.
▪ Familiar with online practices including SEOs, meta descriptions and image sizing.
▪ Highly competent and thorough in fact checking.
▪ Working for national and regional newspapers.
▪ Reworking a range of stories to fit changing word count allowance.
EMPLOYMENT
The Daily Mail: September 2017 – current
Sub-editor
▪ Writing headlines, picture captions, breakers and pull quotes.
▪ Subbing work to fit live and changing InCopy templates.
▪ Checking proofs for consistency, accuracy and literals.
▪ Use customised CMS to upload the print edition onto Daily Mail’s MailPlus app.
Goodwin Smith: September 2015 – September 2017
Leading men’s footwear brand
Commissioning Editor
▪ Commission freelancers and edit submitted copy.
▪ Stay up-to-date with popular cultural and media trends.
▪ Source images, layout and upload content using CMS.
Nihao Magazine: September 2015 – September 2017
China Southern Airlines In-Flight Magazine
Copy editor, England
▪ Copyedit a range of writing styles correcting grammar, spelling and tone.
▪ Rewrite captions, headlines and text to ensure the magazine’s style is adhered to.
▪ Adapt a proofing system to improve standards and efficiency.
THAT’S: November 2012 – August 2014
City Editor, Guangzhou, China
▪ Wrote for all sections of the magazine, including features and involved with all editorial meetings and
planning pre and post publication.
▪ Experience writing tight, original copy with appropriate tone for online and print versions.
▪ Supervised through all stages of production, communicating with graphic designers, art director, the
sales team, and editors on all aspects of content and design.
Shangri-la Beijing: January 2012 – November 2012
Freelance copywriter, China
▪ Responsible for proofreading written materials to check grammar and spelling.
▪ Edited and wrote copy for advertisements, brochures, newsletters, invitations and interactive
presentations.
▪ Amended, revised or redeveloped campaigns in response to feedback from the creative director and/or
clients.
Guangzhou Morning Daily: November 2011 – November 2012
Weekly English-language newspaper
Copy editor, Guangzhou, China
▪ Copyedited a range of different levels of grammar and English proficiency from novice to experienced
native writers.
▪ Interviewed ex-pats for articles about their life in Guangzhou.
▪ Online blogging including photo essay features.
WORK EXPERIENCE
White Light Media: September 2015
▪ Produced copy for their wine and spirits magazine Hot Rum Cow.
▪ Researched and wrote the weekly newsletter for World Whisky Day.
▪ Conducted interviews for clients Maersk Oil UK for their new title Shelf.
VICE UK: July 2015
▪ Quickly and accurately transcribed interviews.
▪ Pitched features in weekly editorial meetings.
▪ Wrote snubs and edited and polished translated international content.
Lancashire Evening Post: May 2011
▪ Assisted reporters on assignments including, gathering quotes, note taking and research.
▪ Corrected and re-formatted photo captions, tables of contents, and cover proofs.
▪ Produced news and comment articles for both the print and online edition.
EDUCATION
MA Journalism (PPA Accredited), University of Sheffield: 2014 – 2015
Developed many skills during the process of creating three magazines from concept to publication
including multi-platform, flatplanning, photofilms, business plans and mood boarding. Completed in-
depth modules in Shorthand, Media Law and the Ethics of Journalism.
MA Creative Writing, Lancaster University: 2010 – 2011 (Class representative)
Attended intensive workshops and seminars involving editing 8,000 words of varying styles each week
and justifying our suggested changes to colleagues and lecturers, including award-winning writers.
BA Fashion and Brand Promotion, University Of Central Lancashire: 2006 – 2009
Produced a full marketing campaign for an event at the Hard Rock Café. The assignment involved
comprehensive research of venues and organizers. In addition, a detailed cost analysis of the event itself
was conducted.
Stonyhurst College Public School: 2004 – 2006
3 A-level Passes, Biology, Art, English Language (Highest mark in editorial examination)
REFERENCES
▪ Philip Coutts – Chief Sub-Editor at Daily Mail (philip.coutts@dailymail.co.uk)
▪ Jane Kent – Managing Editor at The Post and Grey Bruce This Week in Hanover, Ontario
(jkent@postmedia.com)
