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Graham Orr

Graham Orr

Glasgow,Glasgow City

Summary

Talented, articulate, enthusiastic wordsmith who thrives on producing accurate, tightly edited, readable copy and is especially noted for his headline-writing skills. Loves working to deadlines in a team environment and used to coping with stresses this can produce.

Work history

Assistant Production Editor

Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd
Glasgow, Glasgow City
03.1999 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for sub-editing and revising other sub-editors' work on Scotland's biggest national tabloid daily and Sunday newspapers.
  • Role also involved drawing up pages, choosing pictures, writing all the main headlines and copy-tasting when regularly standing in for the Production Editor, as well as working with department chiefs to spearhead the editorial direction of our output.
  • Also required to stand in for the Production Editor of the Scottish editions of the Daily Express and Daily Star newspapers which are also owned by parent company Reach plc.

Sub-Editor

Aberdeen Journals
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
01.1991 - 03.1999
  • 1991-1997 Sub-editor on Press & Journal - a daily quality newspaper covering the north and north-east of Scotland.
  • 1997-1999 Sub-editor on Evening Express newspaper - a daily tabloid newspaper covering Aberdeen city.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Printing and Publishing - Media

London University of the Arts
London
01.1987 - 06.1987

Master of Arts (MA) - English Language and Literature

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
10.1982 - 06.1986

Skills

  • Top-level sub-editing abilities, including ability to produce accurate, polished, punchy copy that is also legally watertight under extreme deadline pressure
  • Enthusiasm for the written word and willingness to learn despite long career
  • Used to working evenings, working from home and being available outwith scheduled hours
  • Enjoy working as part of a team and enjoy inspiring others; can lead if required

Timeline

Assistant Production Editor

Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd
03.1999 - 01.2024

Sub-Editor

Aberdeen Journals
01.1991 - 03.1999

Postgraduate Diploma in Printing and Publishing - Media

London University of the Arts
01.1987 - 06.1987

Master of Arts (MA) - English Language and Literature

University of Aberdeen
10.1982 - 06.1986

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