Duncan Slater

Experienced copywriter, editor and production specialist with a background in publishing, ecommerce and digital content. Strong writing, research, quality-control and project coordination skills.

Copywriter at Red Equipment (2023-06 – 2026-09)

Working as a copywriter and editor across Red Equipment's ecommerce and marketing channels, creating product pages, email campaigns, launch copy, technology explainers and wider brand content. I translate technical product, performance and sustainability information into clear, engaging customer-facing copy, while helping maintain a consistent tone of voice across the brand.

Stand-Up Paddleboard School / Club Co-Owner & Manager at SUPsect (2013-04 – Present)

I run an established SUP school and club with my wife, teaching hundreds of beginners and running weekly summer social sessions. Named UK SUP Club of the Year in 2019, our race team finished second at the British Championships. I coach all year, teach beginners a couple of times a week during summer – and built and manage the SUPsect website and social media channels.

Production Director at Legacy Sport Media (2009 – 2023)

Working primarily on Rowing & Regatta magazine, I produced 118 issues for British Rowing alongside two long-standing colleagues (designer and publisher). As Production Director, I worked closely with the in-house editor to turn raw content into a polished consumer magazine, reaching around 18,000 print and 6,000 digital readers. We also undertook major work for the British Paralympic Association, alongside projects for the RYA, British Cycling and British Triathlon.

English Co-Editor at The Kite & Windsurfing Guide to Europe / The World (2005 – 2018)

Initially brought in to rewrite and edit English translations of the German Kite & Windsurfing Guide to Europe, I later researched, co-wrote and co-edited the 464-page second edition, having also worked on The World Kite & Windsurfing Guide. I researched and wrote around half the English content, while rewriting translated material to a consistent style. I was also involved in redeveloping the Guides into an online resource.

Features Editor & News Editor at BOARDS & Boardseeker Magazines (2009 – 2012)

Freelancing for Factory Media across its two windsurfing titles, I worked as Features Editor and News Editor, commissioning and editing magazine content and managing daily news and weekly features online. I also handled photo editing, social media and content promotion across both brands.

Production Editor & Manager at Yachting Press (1999 – 2009)

I joined Yachting Press as a Production Editor on Cycling Today and BOARDS magazines, later progressing to Production Manager across the company's titles. By 2009 I was leading a team of six designers, producers and sub-editors, including work on Yachts & Yachting and Rowing & Regatta. Along the way I moved from traditional print production into digital workflows, Quark to Adobe InDesign and Acrobat, and early website and CMS publishing.

Production Controller & Junior Copywriter at BSB / Bates Dorland (1993 – 1996)

I joined Bates Dorland in the post-room before moving into advertising production, initially on the B&Q account and later across other major Kingfisher brands including Woolworths and Superdrug. After progressing through production and traffic roles, I trained as a junior copywriter, producing published creative work for Woolworths, Superdrug, Grolsch and Range Rover.