Freelance Editor at Future Plus
Bath, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Freelance Editor at Future Plus
- Freelance journalist, copywriter and editor at Freelance
- Past
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- Associate Editor, TechRadar.com at Future
- Development Editor, Technology at Future
- Freelance Journalist and Editor at Freelance
- Associate Editor, T3 at Future
- Reviews Editor and Editor, T3 at Future
- Editor, What Hi-Fi Ultimate Guide to Hi-Fi & AV at Haymarket
- News & Features Editor, V.TV at Haymarket
- Reporter, PrintWeek at Haymarket
- Staff Writer, Practical Caravan at Haymarket
- Games Editor, Amiga Format at Future
- Reviews Editor, Amiga Format at Future
- Staff Writer, ST Format at Future
- Education
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- University of Teesside
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Rob Mead’s Summary
I’m a freelance journalist, copywriter and editor with over 17 years' experience producing content for a wide range of consumer print and online publications.
I'm professional, enthusiastic and highly motivated. I'm currently looking for freelance or permanent editorial, PR and copywriting opportunities.
I currently work with a wide range of consumer and business publications, writing original news, review and feature pieces for TechRadar, Grand Designs Magazine, MacFormat, Macworld and iGizmo, as well as B2B titles Business Matters and The Works.
My most recent assignment has been to work with a London PR agency, producing high quality press releases for a major blue chip company's 2009 marketing campaign.
Rob Mead’s Experience
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Freelance Editor
Future Plus
(Publishing industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
I'm currently working as a desk editor at Future Plus with responsibility for producing customer magazines for O2 and Tesco. I'm also continuing to freelance on a regular basis for Macworld and TechRadar.com
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Freelance journalist, copywriter and editor
Freelance
(Writing and Editing industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
I’m a freelance journalist, copywriter and editor with over 17 years' experience producing content for a wide range of consumer print and online publications.
I'm professional, enthusiastic and highly motivated. I'm currently looking for freelance or permanent editorial, PR and copywriting opportunities.
I currently work with a wide range of consumer and business publications, writing original news, review and feature pieces for TechRadar, Grand Designs Magazine, MacFormat, Macworld and iGizmo, as well as B2B titles Business Matters and The Works.
My most recent assignment has been to work with a London PR agency, producing high quality press releases for a major blue chip company's 2009 marketing campaign. -
Associate Editor, TechRadar.com
Future
(Online Media industry)
June 2006 — May 2008 (2 years )
Working closely with the editor, I helped this major technology new website soar from launch to over one million unique users per month. My day-to-day responsibilities included writing attention-grabbing news, reviews and features articles; managing a news team of four reporters; and representing the website on local and national media such as BBC Radio 1. A major part of my role involved the development of key industry, PR and journalist relationships, while working with the advertising department to promote the title. I also represented the website at major consumer and trade events.
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Development Editor, Technology
Future
(Publishing industry)
January 2005 — June 2006 (1 year 6 months)
Worked as a key member of a highly-experienced and dedicated team on a major consumer launch. My day-to-day responsibilities involved working closely with industry contacts in consumer technology and PR, while also establishing and managing a network of freelance journalists who I commissioned to produce content for us. I also represented Future Publishing on national and local TV and radio, and at major consumer and trade events.
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Freelance Journalist and Editor
Freelance
(Publishing industry)
August 2002 — December 2004 (2 years 5 months)
I worked as a key member of the launch editorial team for Digital Home Magazine, with day-to-day responsibility for writing original news, review and feature content; developing key industry and PR contacts and managing a network of freelancers.
During this period I also had articles published in a wide range of consumer titles including Grand Designs Magazine, T3, Stuff, MacFormat, PC Format, PC Plus, Laptop and BBC Focus.
Other achievements during this period include interim editorships on Digital Home Magazine, Digital Camera Magazine, and on a short-deadline supplement for PC Plus. -
Associate Editor, T3
Future
(Publishing industry)
January 2002 — July 2002 (7 months)
Responsible for writing and commissioning news, reviews and features; supervising photo shoots and liaising with the editor following the magazine's relocation to London
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Reviews Editor and Editor, T3
Future
(Publishing industry)
April 1997 — May 2002 (5 years 2 months)
I joined T3 as reviews editor when the magazine was still very new, and worked tirelessly with industry contacts, PRs and journalists to help raise the title’s profile.
I also represented the magazine on local and national radio on TV - including regular slots on CNBC and The Steve Wright Show.
My day-to-day responsibilities included news, review and feature writing, as well as finding, managing and commissioning regular contributors.
When I became editor of T3 in June 2000, I continued to promote the magazine’s interests at major industry events, as well as fostering strong industry, PR and media contacts. During this period, I also achieved the highest ever issue sale for T3 - a record that’s only relatively recently been broken. -
Editor, What Hi-Fi Ultimate Guide to Hi-Fi & AV
Haymarket
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Publishing industry)
January 1997 — May 1997 (5 months)
Working with the art editor, produced a major redesign of this annual title resulting in strong sales and much positive industry feedback. My work on this title resulted in it being used as a template for subsequent editions. Also responsible for writing, editing, commissioning and managing freelancers.
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News & Features Editor, V.TV
Haymarket
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Publishing industry)
August 1995 — December 1996 (1 year 5 months)
Responsible for writing news and features on this launch title aimed at home cinema enthusiasts.
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Reporter, PrintWeek
Haymarket
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Publishing industry)
April 1995 — August 1995 (5 months)
Responsible for writing and researching news and feature articles for this trade weekly title, often to very tight deadlines.
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Staff Writer, Practical Caravan
Haymarket
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Publishing industry)
July 1994 — March 1995 (9 months)
Writing news, review and feature articles for this monthly consumer title aimed at caravanning enthusiasts. Specialised in consumer-focused news with a campaigning agenda.
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Games Editor, Amiga Format
Future
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; FUT; Publishing industry)
January 1993 — June 1994 (1 year 6 months)
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Reviews Editor, Amiga Format
Future
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; FUT; Publishing industry)
1992 — 1994 (2 years )
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Staff Writer, ST Format
Future
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; FUT; Publishing industry)
July 1992 — December 1993 (1 year 6 months)
Rob Mead’s Education
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University of Teesside
BA (Hons) Humanities , English, History, Sociology , 1984 — 1987
