Proofreader - The Publishing Post
(2025-02)
Voluntary position
- Proofread 2-3 magazine articles per week (100+ annually), ensuring full alignment with house style and proofreading brief.
- Consistently met a 7-day turnaround deadline, supporting the timely publication of weekly issues.
- Maintained efficient editorial workflows and clear communication with the Editorial Director and proofreading team via Slack.
Editorial & Marketing Intern - Arkbound Publishing
(2025-02 - 2025-04)
- Copyedited and proofread 5 fiction and non-fiction titles, ensuring full compliance with the Arkbound Style Guide and contributing to the final revisions of published works.
- Organised a 3-month internship plan with the Publishing Executive, contributing to 2 marketing campaigns and 5+ editorial projects.
- Digitally pitched to 25 independent trade and online retailers, expanding the publisher's outreach by 30% and diversifying distribution channels.
- Authored a fantasy-themed press release to pitch a YA romantasy novel to targeted media and trade partners.
Student Ambassador - University of Stirling
(2023-06 - 2025-05)
- Managed all logistical and operational aspects of large-scale events, including group coordination (30+ attendees per session), timekeeping, and visitor data tracking via Discord.
- Acted as a key point of contact during events, responding to queries and providing tailored information to international audiences.
- Pitched university services to groups of 15+ prospective students through 60-minute campus tours and large-scale recruitment events, influencing the enrollment of 200+ students over 2 years.
