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Esme Needham

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Proofreader

David Bramwell
05.2024 - 06.2025
  • Proofread three books for BBC broadcaster and author David Bramwell, demonstrating proficiency in grammar and spelling as well as a sensitivity to genre and individual style
  • Collaborated with employer, ensuring rigorous attention to preferred style guides and layouts

Copyeditor and proofreader

Covoxa Limited
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Edited and proofread official company website, displaying an eye for detail and proficiency in grammar and spelling
  • Wrote new copy for the website, showing aptitude for creating web content

Press Officer and Vice-Chair

Hastings Young Writers
02.2019 - 05.2023
  • Supported local young people with an interest in writing
  • Created press releases in order to drive publicity for the group
  • Had stories and poems published in the group's printed collections, demonstrating ability in creative as well as formal styles
  • Proofed and edited fiction collections written by children aged 3-17, showing sensitivity for the writing styles and preferences of various age groups
  • Performed stories and poems at the Hastings Literary Festival

Digital Comms, Web Accessibility and Content Intern

TORCH (The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities)
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Managed time successfully while completing content and website editing work from home
  • Liaised with staff and attended daily meetings, gaining teamwork skills and an insight into office work
  • Transcribed recorded events in order to improve company accessibility

Freelance journalist

Hastings Independent Press, Hastings Online Times, Hastings Observer
03.2017 - 08.2020
  • Wrote articles for local print and online newspapers, including both opinion pieces and press releases, gaining experience with multiple writing styles
  • Conducted interviews with local artists and business owners, supporting the community

Education

BA Hons - English Language and Literature

University of Oxford, Corpus Christi College
10.2022 - 06.2025

A Levels - English Literature A* English Language A* Classics A*

Bexhill College
09.2020 - 06.2022

GCSEs - English Language, Classics, English Literature, Psychology, Maths

Self-taught While Home Educated
05.2018 - 11.2020

Skills

  • Very proficient in grammar and spelling; thorough eye for detail
  • Widely read and able to suit writing style to any given task
  • Enthusiastic about all styles of writing, including creative, formal, and academic
  • Strong organisational skills; experienced in liaising with employers and working in teams, but also self-motivated independent work
  • Proficient in word-processing and design software, including Microsoft 365 and Adobe
  • Experience in website design, including running blogs

References

  • David Bramwell (BBC broadcaster and author): davidcheeky@googlemail.com
  • Professor Fergus McGhee (Associate Professor of English Literature; Fellow and Tutor, Corpus Christi College, Oxford): fergus.mcghee@ccc.ox.ac.uk

Timeline

Proofreader

David Bramwell
05.2024 - 06.2025

Digital Comms, Web Accessibility and Content Intern

TORCH (The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities)
03.2024 - 03.2024

Copyeditor and proofreader

Covoxa Limited
01.2024 - 01.2024

BA Hons - English Language and Literature

University of Oxford, Corpus Christi College
10.2022 - 06.2025

A Levels - English Literature A* English Language A* Classics A*

Bexhill College
09.2020 - 06.2022

Press Officer and Vice-Chair

Hastings Young Writers
02.2019 - 05.2023

GCSEs - English Language, Classics, English Literature, Psychology, Maths

Self-taught While Home Educated
05.2018 - 11.2020

Freelance journalist

Hastings Independent Press, Hastings Online Times, Hastings Observer
03.2017 - 08.2020

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