Deirdre Molloy

Online Communities Executive at CIMA

London, United Kingdom

Current
  • Online Communities Executive at CIMA
Past
  • Editor & Programme Manager at Chinwag
  • Editor at NMK (New Media Knowledge)
  • Development Researcher & Scriptwriter at Hotshot Films & Macmillan Media
  • UK Editor-In-Chief at deo.com (music website)
  • Senior Producer at allaboutparents.com, Express Newspapers Ltd
  • Web Editor eyi.com at Ernst & Young International
  • Freelance Journalist & Web Editor (Self-employed)
  • Editor/Chief Writer at Fringe Frequency website
Education
  • University of Strathclyde
  • The University of Glasgow
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Online Media
Websites

Deirdre Molloy’s Summary

I'm a community manager, web editor, writer and events producer with extensive experience in content management, strategy, journalism, production, R&D, and events development across new media, print and TV enterprises.


Deirdre Molloy’s Experience

  • Online Communities Executive

    CIMA

    (Non-Profit; Accounting industry)

    December 2008Present (1 year )

    Managing the project, I am collaborating with CIMA staff, suppliers, members, students and the wider web to develop, launch and run CIMAsphere, the global online community platform for management accounting, finance and business. Launched in closed beta April 2009, it publicly launched on 13th July 2009.

  • Editor & Programme Manager

    Chinwag

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

    October 2006December 2008 (2 years 3 months)

    Strategic planning and content, design, community and email marketing for re-launch and ongoing beta development of the main Chinwag site (http://www.chinwag.com) - an online community, content and services aggregator for the digital media industry in the UK and beyond. I also developed, programmed and managed the popular Chinwag Live events series (http://live.chinwag.com) begun in February 2007, totalling 23 events until December 2008. Maintained an overview of industry trends, talent and innovation, foregrounding them in events and web content. Used social media and collaborative tools to engage with, grow and support a broad community of digital media professionals.

  • Editor

    NMK (New Media Knowledge)

    (Internet industry)

    December 2004October 2006 (1 year 11 months)

    Edited & managed NMK (New Media Knowledge) website (a resource for UK digital media http://www.nmk.co.uk); wrote features, news and reports; sourced and commissioned articles from a wide network of digital industry experts; managed the online community and contributors; produced email newsletters and a range of marketing materials; co-developed and managed 'Content 2.0' 2006 conference and website; co-developed and organised the digital panels at 'In The City 2005' (Manchester music industry conference); co-developed, organised the 'In the City Interactive' (London) 2005 conference and website; strategic research and direct programming for over 10 NMK industry events and conferences including the 'Beers & Innovation' series and supporting blog; liaised and collaborated with external events producers.

  • Development Researcher & Scriptwriter

    Hotshot Films & Macmillan Media

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    April 2002December 2003 (1 year 9 months)

    Developed and scripted an episode of the BBC NI series 'Street Detectives'; also worked across portfolio of development projects and pitches to BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5 (www.hotshotfilms.com). Production-managed video for Department of Employment & Learning's 'Aim Higher' campaign (www.macmillanmedia.com).

  • UK Editor-In-Chief

    deo.com (music website)

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Online Media industry)

    May 2000July 2001 (1 year 3 months)

    Managed editorial and publishing schedule; commissioned, subbed & proofed copy; updated site daily; line-managed 3 editorial staff and pool of freelancers; developed microsites and blogs for labels & artists including Universal, Warners, Mute, and Rough Trade; handled editorial recruitment; worked with designer & manager to develop site & enhance functionality. Swedish-owned pan-European suite of sites now defunct.

  • Senior Producer

    allaboutparents.com, Express Newspapers Ltd

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Online Media industry)

    November 1999May 2000 (7 months)

    Defined & developed all subject areas for site in inception stage: delivered content & GUI plan to web designers; liased with web architect on navigation, tools & CMS; produced features, advice-guides, quizzes and celebrity interviews focusing on: Work & Money, Childcare, PrePregnancy, Health & Nutrition, and Education. Richard Desmond folded this site along with 2 others (sportlive.net and companyleader.com) in Nov 2000.

  • Web Editor eyi.com

    Ernst & Young International

    (Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Financial Services industry)

    July 1998November 1999 (1 year 5 months)

    Wrote & researched articles; sourced and edited articles by senior E&Y experts worldwide; updated and developed site; liased globally with E&Y marketing depts senior staff and national web editors; contributed to site re-design; merger and re-branding initiatives.

  • Freelance Journalist & Web Editor

    Self-employed

    (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)

    July 1995June 1998 (3 years )

    Covered entertainments, technology and current affairs for publications including The Observer, The Scotsman, The Herald, Scotland On Sunday, .net magazine, The Big Issue, The List, Fortnight and the Time Out City Guidebook to Edinburgh & Glasgow.

    Other freelance projects have included:
    • Festival Co-ordinator - Between The Lines literary arts festival, Belfast (Jan-May 2004)
    • Freelance Editor & Marketing Manager - Lifecycles.co.uk (July 2003-Nov 2004)
    • Marketing & Editorial Consultant - myvillage.com (Aug-Oct 2001)
    • Copywriter - Barkers Advertising, Glasgow, (Mar-May 1998)
    • Web Writer - The Herald, Scottish Media Group, Glasgow (Apr–Jun 1996)

  • Editor/Chief Writer

    Fringe Frequency website

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)

    July 1996September 1996 (3 months)

    Pilot website sponsored by Apple, Adobe & The Scotsman, covering and updated daily during the 1996 Edinburgh Fringe and Film Festivals. Writing feature interviews, news stories and reviews (covering film, theatre and comedy), I also managed and edited the work of 5 freelance writers.


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