Esme Needham
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Proofreader
David Bramwell
2024.05 - 2025.06
- 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
2024.01 - 2024.01
- 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
2019.02 - 2023.05
- 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)
2024.03 - 2024.03
- 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
2017.03 - 2020.08
- 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
2022.10 - 2025.06
A Levels - English Literature A* English Language A* Classics A*
Bexhill College
2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs - English Language, Classics, English Literature, Psychology, Maths
Self-taught While Home Educated
2018.05 - 2020.11
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
2024.05 - 2025.06
Digital Comms, Web Accessibility and Content Intern
TORCH (The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities)
2024.03 - 2024.03
Copyeditor and proofreader
Covoxa Limited
2024.01 - 2024.01
BA Hons - English Language and Literature
University of Oxford, Corpus Christi College
2022.10 - 2025.06
A Levels - English Literature A* English Language A* Classics A*
Bexhill College
2020.09 - 2022.06
Press Officer and Vice-Chair
Hastings Young Writers
2019.02 - 2023.05
GCSEs - English Language, Classics, English Literature, Psychology, Maths
Self-taught While Home Educated
2018.05 - 2020.11
Freelance journalist
Hastings Independent Press, Hastings Online Times, Hastings Observer
2017.03 - 2020.08