Chris Titley
York
Summary
As a professional editor of 30 years' experience, I have worked on many publications, writing and editing articles, and designing and laying out pages.
I've developed into a skilled language analyst and editor. I edit and proofread documents for grammar, syntax, tone, and style consistency.
I'm proficient in error checking and providing constructive feedback to writers, ensuring adherence to publication style guides.
I have very high standards and work tirelessly to ensure all articles are correct and free of errors.
My aim is to produce brilliantly written work which is not only accurate but beautiful to read.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Editorial director
York Sounds Ltd
York
10.2011 - Current
As editorial director, I write, commission, edit and publish news stories for the news website yorkmix.com, serving York and North Yorkshire.
I also write, edit and present news bulletins on YorkMix Radio.
Key to the success of our publication is the high level of accuracy and readability of the articles we publish.
As part of my role I have:
- Built strong relationships with writers.
- Ensured a high level of accuracy on the many hundreds of articles we publish every month.
- Developed a well-written publication which generates two million hits a month.
- Analysed all our copy to ensure it is clear, concise, accurate and legally safe
Freelance sub editor
Dreamium
York
12.2024 - Current
I am responsible for sub-editing the daily horoscope column by Jemima Cainer, for publication in the Daily Mail and Mail Online.
The work involves:
- checking the copy for factual accuracy
- spotting and correcting grammar and spelling mistakes
- editing the column to fit the required word counts
- rewriting the copy for clarity, consistency, readability and style
- liaising with the editors at the Mail.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Westminster
London Sept 1989 - 06.1992
Skills
- Language analysis – I deal with thousands of words of copy a day My job is to analyse every sentence for its accuracy, style, flow and relevance
- Editing – I review, edit, and proofread articles for grammar, syntax, tone and stylistic consistency
- Error checking – I check and correct errors in style, spelling and grammar
- Feedback – I engage with writers to feed back on their writing, advising on corrections and amendments, praising good style and recommending where improvements could be made
- Style guides – I follow the style guides of the different publications I work for, to ensure consistency of style
Timeline
Freelance sub editor
Dreamium
12.2024 - Current
Editorial director
York Sounds Ltd
10.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Westminster
Sept 1989 - 06.1992