Freelance technology writer and editor
Bath, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Freelance technology writer and editor at I Mead Mine
- Past
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- Associate Editor, TechRadar.com at Future
- Development Editor, Technology at Future
- Freelance Technology Editor at I Mead Mine
- Associate Editor, T3 at Future
- Editor, T3 at Future
- Reviews 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
- Reviews Editor, Amiga Format at Future
- Games 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've been a professional journalist for 16 years and have written for over 30 UK online and print publications including The Mail On Sunday, FHM, Mac Format, PC Plus, What Hi-Fi Sound And Vision, Stuff and Edge. Current clients include Grand Designs Magazine, MacFormat, Macworld UK, Orange Business and TechRadar.com. I'm available for hire on both an ad-hoc and contract basis.
Rob Mead’s Experience
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Freelance technology writer and editor
I Mead Mine
(Publishing industry)
June 2008 — Present (7 months)
Rob Mead is a freelance technology writer and editor with over 16 years' experience, including five spent as reviews editor, then editor of gadget magazine T3. Rob has also had work published in over 30 other print and online publications, including FHM, the Mail On Sunday and What Hi-Fi. Current clients include T3, TechRadar, Macworld UK, MacFormat, Grand Designs Magazine, Computer Arts Projects, Business Matters and The Works.
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Associate Editor, TechRadar.com
Future
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; FUTN; Online Media industry)
June 2006 — May 2008 (2 years)
Responsible for writing news, review and features on all aspects of consumer technology, staff training and managing the news process on hour-by-hour, day-by-day basis. My role also includes liaising with key industry figures and PRs, attending UK and international technology events and representing TechRadar on national TV and radio.
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Development Editor, Technology
Future
(Publishing industry)
January 2005 — June 2006 (1 year 6 months)
Working on a major consumer technology magazine launch. Responsible for writing news, reviews and features, commissioning freelancers and liaising with PR and consumer tech industry contacts.
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Freelance Technology Editor
I Mead Mine
(Publishing industry)
August 2002 — December 2004 (2 years 5 months)
Writing news, reviews and feature articles for Digital Home, Grand Designs Magazine, Lane Fox, Mac Format, PC Format and PC Plus. Responsible for liaising with PR and industry contacts, article commissioning.
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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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Editor, T3
Future
(Publishing industry)
July 2000 — December 2001 (1 year 6 months)
Responsible for editing the magazine during a period of considerable change, managing a large editorial, photography and art budget; and for managing a team of 9 editorial staff. Key achievements include the (then) biggest issue newsstand sale of T3, and securing exclusive reviews of major consumer technology products.
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Reviews Editor, T3
Future
(Publishing industry)
May 1997 — July 2000 (3 years 3 months)
Responsible for writing and commission news, reviews and feature articles for this fast growing consumer technology magazine. Key firsts during this time include first ever reviews of a plasma flat panel TV, DVD player and DVD recorder, securing an exclusive Sony Aibo review with reader competition. Also travelled extensively covering major industry events such as CES and IFA, along with feature-focused trips to Japan and the USA.
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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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Reviews Editor, Amiga Format
Future
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; FUT; Publishing industry)
1992 — 1994 (2 years)
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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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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
