Busola Evans
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced editor with experience in fast-paced content delivery within the luxury print and digital landscape. Has worked for some of the world's most prestigious titles including The Financial Times, Architectural Digest, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The World of Interiors and House and Garden. A confident public speaker experienced in hosting and moderating panel discussions for brands and industry events such as Collect Art Fair, London Craft Week and London Design Week.
Leads by example in setting and achieving high accuracy and quality standards. Proactive and productive under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Commercially astute and accomplished content strategist with extensive experience in media law compliance, substantive editing, and multimedia integration. Demonstrates a keen eye for detail and impeccable grasp of grammar, ensuring high-quality content and reader engagement. Proficient in SEO, CMS systems, and digital asset organisation, with a strong background in ethical journalism practice and social media management. Adept at managing site-wide content, strategic content planning, and maintaining standards across various platforms.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Interiors Editor, Content Editor, Panel Moderator
Various Publications
London, United Kingdom
2023.03 - 2025.05
- Crafting compelling editorial content for prestigious publications, including Architectural Digest, The Sunday Times, The Financial Times, and House & Garden.
- Hosting live panel discussions for brands such as And Objects (Martin Brudnizki), Henry Holland, Tom Faulkner and at events such as Focus at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, The Decorative Art Fair and London Craft Week.
- Consulting on brand content and strategy on a project-by-project basis.
Executive Editor, The World of Interiors
Condé Nast
London
2022.06 - 2023.03
- Curating The World of Interiors' distinguished global online directory, The Interiors Index and leading its brand narrative, tone of voice and content strategy.
- Cultivating robust relationships with commercial accounts.
- Producing and refining editorial content to meet publishing standards.
- Orchestrating editorial and brand strategy while fostering innovative partnerships with brands such as Soho Home and Collect Art Fair.
- Organising social media and video posts for The Interiors Index and writing content for scheduled sponsored posts booked for all social platforms.
Deputy Editor
Livingetc
London
2021.11 - 2022.05
- Formulating brand vision and content strategy in collaboration with the Editor.
- Commissioning, editing and managing contributors and columnists.
- Coordinating the production of print pages, covering interiors, food and travel, and ensuring timely delivery of digital content.
Associate Editor
Livingetc & Homes & Gardens
London
2018.07 - 2021.11
- Commissioning, editing, and producing content across both brands.
- Reviewing and refining copy to ensure alignment with editorial briefs.
Acting Deputy Editor
Livingetc
London
2017.12 - 2018.07
- Establishing and executing brand vision in partnership with the Editor.
- Coordinating commissioning processes and managing freelance contributors.
Freelance Interiors and Lifestyle Editor
Various Publications
London
2012.02 - 2017.12
- Delivering editorial coverage and lifestyle features for publications including The Sunday Times Magazine and The Guardian.
- Collaborating with publishing groups such as Hearst and Bauer.
Editor
Express Magazines
London
2004.02 - 2011.03
- Overseeing editorial strategy, content creation, and budget management for two weekly publications.
Features Editor/Travel Editor
Saturday Express
London
2002.03 - 2003.07
- Leading a full editorial team of 25 professionals.
- Supervising a team of five editors.
- Commissioning and refining TV interviews and travel features.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Periodical Journalism
NCTJ
BA (Hons) - English and Communication Studies
Middlesex University
Skills
- Content Strategy
- Constructive critiquing
- Photography selection
- interpersonal interaction
- Style guide adherence
- Substantive editing
- Strategic content planning
- Media law compliance
- Grammar knowledge
- Line editing
- Digital asset organisation
- Reader engagement
- Content organisation
- Visual aesthetics judgement
- Public speaking
- Panel discussion moderator
- Proofreading mastery
- Cultural sensitivity awareness
- Press relations familiarity
- Ethical journalism practice
- Social media content curation
- Story pitching
- Publication planning
- Adobe Indesign
- Impeccable grasp of grammar
- Fact-checking skills
- Detail Orientated
- Editing
- SEO
- CMS
- Analytic Tools
- Brand Consultancy
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Digital Literacy
- Journalism Experience
- Meticulous grammar
- Editing stories
- Deadline management
- Managing site-wide content
- Assigning articles
- Weekly production management
- Determining budgets
- Highly efficient
Accomplishments
Steering committee, United In Design
Advisory Board and former deputy chairperson, Women In Journalism
Timeline
Interiors Editor, Content Editor, Panel Moderator
Various Publications
2023.03 - 2025.05
Executive Editor, The World of Interiors
Condé Nast
2022.06 - 2023.03
Deputy Editor
Livingetc
2021.11 - 2022.05
Associate Editor
Livingetc & Homes & Gardens
2018.07 - 2021.11
Acting Deputy Editor
Livingetc
2017.12 - 2018.07
Freelance Interiors and Lifestyle Editor
Various Publications
2012.02 - 2017.12
Editor
Express Magazines
2004.02 - 2011.03
Features Editor/Travel Editor
Saturday Express
2002.03 - 2003.07
BA (Hons) - English and Communication Studies
Middlesex University
Post-Graduate Certificate - Periodical Journalism
NCTJ