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KATIE SCOTT AITON

South Lanarkshire

Summary

A highly organised and proactive professional with over 10 years’ experience in digital media and communications, combining strong people management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Adept at coordinating complex schedules, supporting the team, and managing multiple priorities with composure and discretion. Creative and solutions-focused, with a proven ability to build positive relationships and represent a company with warmth, clarity, and professionalism. A reliable, determined individual with a collaborative approach and a genuine passion for contributing to purpose-led organisations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Editor

Matador Network
05.2012 - Current

Company Overview: Matador Network is the world's largest independent travel magazine and online journalism university

  • Managing Editor for a busy editorial and freelance team
  • Mentor junior editors, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment
  • Oversee the editorial calendar, ensuring timely content delivery and alignment with audience engagement strategies
  • Lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing comprehensive content strategies to enhance brand visibility
  • Analyse audience data to refine editorial direction and drive targeted content creation initiatives
  • Implement editorial guidelines to maintain high standards of quality and consistency across all published materials
  • Maintain editorial standards through strict adherence to style guides, grammar rules, and ethical journalism principles
  • Work with PR companies, tourism boards, and government agencies on branded campaigns
  • Copy-edit and write short- and long-form articles
  • Fully trained in Google Analytics, all social media platforms, SEO best practices, WordPress, basic coding, and AI tools

Tutor of Journalism

The University of Sydney, Australia
05.2011 - 04.2012
  • Part-time Tutor of Journalism at the University of Sydney
  • Active member of the Journalism Faculty at the University of Sydney
  • Independent Tutor for postgraduate students

Project Manager/ Regional Analyst

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)
12.2010 - 05.2011
  • Commission-based research opportunity arising from dissertation research analysing the effects of volunteer tourism in Southeast Asia

Researcher

Union Aid Abroad APHEDA
05.2010 - 12.2010
  • Research contract producing campaign statements and agendas

Education

Masters - Peace and Conflict Studies and Journalism

The University of Sydney
01.2010

MA Hons - Social Anthropology and Development Studies

University of Edinburgh
01.2008

High School -

Earlston High School
Scottish Borders
01.2004

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and highly organised in all aspects of work
  • Skilled at task prioritisation and multitasking, managing competing priorities with accuracy and composure
  • Experienced in planning, coordination, and management of daily calendars
  • Provides comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders and teams
  • Proficient in document preparation, including creating presentations, agendas, and high-quality reports
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Confident in content planning and delivering to fast and changeable deadlines
  • Effective team collaboration across departments and stakeholder groups
  • Highly skilled in all office technology platforms, with proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Trained in AI tools to automate simple everyday tasks and improve efficiency

Languages

Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Hobbies

  • Keen daily long-distance runner
  • Passionate about sustainable gardening; developed 500 sq m of overgrown land on the farm into productive vegetable garden and apiary
  • Enjoy cooking with homegrown produce and sharing harvests with the community
  • Enthusiastic traveler, especially exploring Scotland’s diverse landscapes and ecosystems after being overseas for over a decade

Timeline

Managing Editor

Matador Network
05.2012 - Current

Tutor of Journalism

The University of Sydney, Australia
05.2011 - 04.2012

Project Manager/ Regional Analyst

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)
12.2010 - 05.2011

Researcher

Union Aid Abroad APHEDA
05.2010 - 12.2010

MA Hons - Social Anthropology and Development Studies

University of Edinburgh

Masters - Peace and Conflict Studies and Journalism

The University of Sydney

High School -

Earlston High School

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