Daniel Warden
Beacon,Cornwall
Summary
Professional Content Writer specialising in lifestyle, food and drink. Able to work with minimal input to research and produce engaging, persuasive, authoritative and error-free work. Meticulous attention to detail, proactive nature, and a full understanding of role expectations based on extensive industry experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Writer
Freelance
Camborne, Cornwall
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered long-form editorial articles for online food magazine covering a variety of food-based topics and trends
- Delivered concise and persuasive short-form content for culinary experience booking pages, including FAQ answers
- Assured strict adherence to deadlines whilst managing multiple writing projects simultaneously.
- Achieved consistent voice across all written materials with meticulous editing techniques.
- Ensured authenticity of content by fact-checking every piece written.
- Explored different writing styles to attract and engage new audiences.
- Applied excellent time-management skills to produce high-quality writing for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Took inspiration from wide range of sources to craft innovative content with personal flair.
- Produced high-quality and consistent work with minimal mistakes to reduce editing time.
- Responded and incorporated feedback and constructive criticism to improve written content.
- Consulted with editors and publishers to understand purpose of desired content.
Digital Editorial Manager
Cozymeal, Inc
San Francisco
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Fact-checked content to ensure high authority.
- Leveraged digital proofreading tools to ensure quality with high volume of content.
- Reviewed each article for SEO to ensure high chance of successful ranking on search engine results pages.
- Ensured adherence to house editorial style.
- Researched and wrote data-led long-form articles.
- Wrote and edited high-performing social media posts. Researched industry data for trending topics.
- Monitored analytics to understand reader engagement.
- Ensured that content for diverse audiences adhered to appropriate versions of the English language and appealed to the nuances of different cultures.
- Audited content for inaccurate or sub-standard writing and requested updates.
- Implemented team and project management tools to boost efficiency.
- Grew team throughput by over 35%.
- Mentored Editorial team to improve content standards.
Head of Production
Leven Media Group
Porthleven, Cornwall
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Led multi-skilled team to deliver over 30 magazines per year.
- Led multi-skilled team to deliver marketing campaigns for growing portfolio of agency clients.
- Contributed weekly with written editorial content.
- Led on topic research and client interviews.
- Delivered quality editorial content for corporate and non-profit clients across Cornwall.
- Recruited, oriented and trained employees.
- Planned and managed resources to support and deliver company and client objectives.
- Up-skilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
Editorial Content Manager
Leven Media Group
Porthleven, Cornwall
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Briefed writers on scope of writing projects, giving appropriate contextual information to boost quality of work.
- Organised material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Contributed extensively with written content, leading on important client projects to ensure quality content and smooth delivery.
- Proofread advertisement and marketing content before release, leveraging digital proofreading tools to flag and fix grammatical errors.
- Audited and fact-checked content to identify out-of-date, inaccurate or sub-standard writing.
- Revised awkward phrasing to improve readability.
- Helped writing team to refine content and embody brand voice.
- Advised writers on powerful storytelling techniques to craft memorable content.
- Led production staff on final proofing to facilitate smooth and timely printing of over 30 magazines per year.
Editorial Assistant
Leven Media Group
Porthleven, Cornwall
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Wrote engaging headlines and subtext to increase article engagement.
- Crafted compelling copy in full adherence to 2 defined style guides and tones of voice.
- Composed more than 1,000 compelling pieces for publication, coordinating images and layout for optimised presentation.
- Conveyed specific views with well-articulated articles to generate interest or change narratives.
- Organised physical and electronic documents for easy retrieval.
- Cleared permissions ahead of publication for compliant copy.
- Interviewed individuals to compile and verify important information.
- Produced knowledgeable editorials and commentaries on topics of interest.
- Organised material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Partnered with production staff on final proofing to facilitate smooth and timely printing.
- Screened requests and fielded queries to relevant staff for swift resolution.
Education
BA (Hons) - English Literature with Creative Writing
University of St Mark And St John
Plymouth 09.2011 - 06.2014
Skills
- Publishing
- Developmental and line-editing proficiency
- Mastery of English grammar
- Content planning and calendar management
- Project deadline management
- Leadership
- House style management
- Source interviewing
- Quality Control
- Adobe (PS, ID)
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- CMS publishing proficiency
- Content marketing, including SEO, Email and Social Media
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Freelance
01.2025 - Current
Digital Editorial Manager
Cozymeal, Inc
04.2024 - 11.2024
Head of Production
Leven Media Group
08.2019 - 04.2024
Editorial Content Manager
Leven Media Group
04.2018 - 08.2019
Editorial Assistant
Leven Media Group
04.2015 - 04.2018
BA (Hons) - English Literature with Creative Writing
University of St Mark And St John
09.2011 - 06.2014
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