Will Francis

Current

• Editor at MySpace
• Music Technology Teacher at Thames Valley University

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Websites

• My Blog
• My MySpace Profile

Will Francis’s Summary

I am currently the Editor of MySpace in the UK. Current projects I lead include editorial on the UK version of MySpace, MySpace Today - Britain's biggest community profile ( http://myspace.com/myspacetoday ), MySpace Live Sessions, MySpace Webcasts and implementation/launch of new products including MySpace Music.

Coming from a background of freelance video production, music production and teaching Music Technology at Thames Valley University, I joined MySpace in 2007 overseeing many of their key entertainment and editorial channels, including the Comedy channel, as well as brokering and executing wider content partnerships with the BBC, Channel 4, Fox and many more. This included some of the most original and successful content projects in social media.

In July 2009 I became Editor of the site and immediately led a comprehensive reboot of the site's editorial strategy and user experience. I continue to lead the editorial team into a transitional time in the site's short but remarkable history.

Will Francis’s Specialties:

social media, community management, creating interest in content, driving user engagement, web design, graphic design, online marketing, interviewing talent, video production, social networking, user experience, product.

Will Francis’s Experience

• Editor

  MySpace

  (Public Company; NWS; Internet industry)

  July 2009 — Present (5 months)

  Oversee all editorial content and channels on MySpace UK as well as heading up the site management team who launch new products, work to improve the site and ensure that the user experience is always as conducive as possible.

• Music Technology Teacher

  Thames Valley University

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  September 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)

  Teach Music Technology at A-Level to a small number of students who we guide through practical projects, acquiring all the requisite skills and knowledge to produce the full spectrum of music from classical to nu-rave!!
  Students use high-end recording facilities and learn not only to produce music but to manage studio time, musicians and deadlines, preparing them for the reality of a career in the music industry.
  
  A Saturday-only course. If you're interested please contact TVU.

Additional Information

Will Francis’s Websites:

• My Blog
• My MySpace Profile

Will Francis’s Interests:

I like making music, chillin' with friends, surfin' the web, guitars, music gear, making videos, playing video games (current faves are Pro Evo 2008, GTA IV, Rock Band and SingStar), strolling the streets of London, mocha, chocolate, technology...

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