Lee Hart
Saltford,Bristol
Summary
Highly innovative and hugely experienced content creator with a wealth of knowledge across print and digital and the many and varied ways that content can be tailor-made to perfectly fit the platform. Expertise in managing projects from the top down and developing effective content strategies, aligned with a creative vision that ensures high levels of reader engagement and client satisfaction. Leads by example in setting and achieving high quality standards. Proactive and productive under pressure to meet deadlines. Confident communicator skilled in building relationships and getting the job done.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Freelance editor/writer/project manager
Various
2023.04 - Current
- Brought a wealth of content creation experience to a wide variety of print and digital platforms covering sport, entertainment and technology.
- Acted as a consultant to the PFA as they moved from print publications to enhanced digital content in support of their members.
- Managed a team of freelance writers for better content generation.
- Conceived innovative story ideas, resulting in captivating articles.
Editorial Director
Future Fusion
2020.02 - 2023.04
- Oversaw all the content output of the agency; managing teams, offering creative guidance, handling quality control, troubleshooting, ensuring client satisfaction and delivery on time and on budget.
- The client-facing editorial lead, managing relationships, providing creative solutions and maximising benefits to both parties with cross sell and upsell opportunities.
- Key focus on new business, from researching opportunities and opening doors through to delivering the creative and pitching.
- Fostered positive work environment through effective communication and feedback.
- Regularly liaised with sales team to align advertising and content goals and worked alongside SEO and insight teams to optimise content effectiveness and reach.
- Worked with brands including Canon, PFA, Odeon, Nintendo, Musician's Union and Fender.
Senior editor
Future Plus
2010.06 - 2020.02
- Responsible for in-store magazines and online content on behalf of O2, Tesco Technology, Asda and Odeon.
- Executed content strategies, established strong brand identities and acted as the main point of contact for clients.
- Commissioned captivating articles from freelance writers, expanded content variety.
- Led successful product launches by supervising promotional material creation.
- Collaborated on the design look and feel of the content, enhancing the visual appeal of publications and online platforms.
Freelance editor/writer
Various
2005.03 - 2010.06
- Edited Special Edition titles across the Future Publishing magazine portfolio and within the Future Plus customer publishing agency on behalf of brands including Sky, Nvidia, Game and Currys/PC World.
- Wrote for a wide variety of publications covering sport, technology, gaming and entertainment.
- Pitched unique story ideas leading to increased readership.
- Improved quality by performing thorough proofreading and editing.
- Balanced workload efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
Editor
Future Publishing
1999.06 - 2005.03
- Edited magazines in the Games division, including Official Sony PlayStation and Sega Dreamcast titles.
- Maximised commercial as well as creative opportunities to achieve standout on the newsstand and word-of-mouth across online communities.
- Assisted design team in creating visually appealing layouts.
- Managed a team of freelance writers for better content generation.
- Collaborated with marketing team to effectively promote new editions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Writing
Manchester Metropolitan University
ManchesterHigher National Diploma - Media Studies
University College Salford
SalfordGCSEs -
Fallibroome High School
MacclesfieldSkills
Managing site-wide content
Content strategy development
Project management
Creative visioning
Reader engagement
Writing that perfectly suits the platform and subject
Expert editing and attention to detail
Research and Google Analytics
Design and photography
Pitching and presenting
Client relationships
Brand tone of voice
Managing teams
Determining budgets
Marketing strategies
Affiliations
- A lifelong football obsessive, I've still got the legs (just about) to get around a 5-a-side pitch once a week. A total film and music nerd who can bore you senseless on everything from Italian neo-realist cinema to 1980s action movies, the propulsion of 1970s Krautrock to the timeless beauty of Wichita Lineman. Also a big reader who never gets any time to read thanks to three daughters constantly mithering to go to Sephora in search of the latest must-have lip balm.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance editor/writer/project manager
Various
2023.04 - Current
Editorial Director
Future Fusion
2020.02 - 2023.04
Senior editor
Future Plus
2010.06 - 2020.02
Freelance editor/writer
Various
2005.03 - 2010.06
Editor
Future Publishing
1999.06 - 2005.03
Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Writing
Manchester Metropolitan University
Higher National Diploma - Media Studies
University College Salford
GCSEs -
Fallibroome High School