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Lindsay Judge

Dubai

Summary

An ambitious and hardworking editor, creative director and stylist specialising in digital and print publishing in the luxury sector, with twelve years of experience in the publishing industry the Middle East. A highly skilled editor with proven sub-editing skills and attention to detail. Excellent knowledge of SEO, as well as experience working with various social media platforms. Highly experienced in managing high-level fashion and lifestyle commercial and editorial shoots, and managing as team of in-house staff and freelance contributors. Strengths include exceptional time management skills, ensuring deadlines are always met, as well as a contact list that's always expanding. A passionate and likeable candidate who works well in a team and would relish the opportunity to develop her skills further.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Editor & Creative Director

Self Employed
05.2023 - Current
  • Writing and editing content for various luxury publications in the UAE and UK including The National, Harpers Bazaar Arabia, Savoir Flair, Villa 88, A&E Magazine.
  • Overseeing the editorial process for print and online publications in the UAE.
  • Producing and styling photoshoots for various projects from editorial to commercial clients including Emirates, Jumeirah, Rolls Royce Omniyat, and Giorgio Armani.
  • Creative management and art direction for photoshoots for luxury brands and editorial clients including Dior, Prada, Bulgari and Louis Vuitton.

Deputy Editor

Aeworld.com, A&E Magazine
04.2018 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw the running of and produced content for the UAE-based monthly luxury print title with issues in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait.
  • Ran the magazine's online platform; aeworld.com, hitting daily story targets, improving readership and using SEO to drive traffic to the site, as well as running social media channels.
  • Writing features, Sub-editing content, commissioning features and articles and ensuring all content is of the best possible standard.
  • Led monthly fashion shoots for print and digital both in-house and sponsored content and liaising closely with brands on the execution of these.
  • Oversaw online content strategy, optimizing website layout and user experience for maximum engagement.
  • Conducted and edited interviews with various leading international figures within the luxury industry as well as building relationships with local figures to create a community of contacts within the A&E platform.
  • Represented the magazine at events and fashion shows locally and international to build great relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Managed a team of editors and writers, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasised high-quality output.

Group Fashion and Beauty Editor

Gulf News
09.2014 - 04.2018
  • Overseeing the fashion and beauty content of various lifestyle titles within Gulf News Publishing including Friday Magazine, Aquarius, Alpha and Baby & Child
  • Organising and styling fashion shoots on weekly shoots, writing features and articles and planning editorial content for the fashion and beauty sections of the magazines.
  • Contributing to daily stories for Gulf News newspaper or Tabloid supplement when relevant, as well as representing the platforms at various international fashion weeks.

Fashion and Beauty Editor

Ahlan!
09.2012 - 09.2014
  • Running the fashion and beauty pages of celebrity lifestyle magazine AHLAN! and accompanying website ahlanive.com.
  • Representing the magazine at various events and fashion weeks as well as building relationships with brands, influencers and designers in the region.

Fashion Content Writer

S Magazine, Sunday Express
07.2010 - 08.2012
  • Compiling trend and product pages for the fashion pages of S Magazine and assisting on and organising editorial fashion shoots. Covering fashion weeks when needed and writing show reviews for the digital platforms.
  • Covering fashion weeks when needed and writing show reviews for the digital platforms
  • Organising the fashion cupboard and calling in and returning clothing samples for fashion shoots.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing and Communication

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, United Kingdom
08.2009

A Levels - Media Studies, Business Studies, Religious Studies

Meridian Sixth Form College
Royston, United Kingdom
08.2006

Skills

  • Editing & Writing
  • Editorial Planning
  • Shoot Coordinating
  • Fashion Styling
  • Personal Styling
  • Social Media
  • Proof Reading
  • SEO

Timeline

Freelance Editor & Creative Director

Self Employed
05.2023 - Current

Deputy Editor

Aeworld.com, A&E Magazine
04.2018 - 05.2023

Group Fashion and Beauty Editor

Gulf News
09.2014 - 04.2018

Fashion and Beauty Editor

Ahlan!
09.2012 - 09.2014

Fashion Content Writer

S Magazine, Sunday Express
07.2010 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing and Communication

Nottingham Trent University

A Levels - Media Studies, Business Studies, Religious Studies

Meridian Sixth Form College
Lindsay Judge