LOUISE DUFFY
Sutton/South London,Surrey
Summary
I'm an experienced journalist with heaps of editing, subbing, proofreading and production experience across a wide variety of titles, both in digital and print. My most recent role was at The Telegraph, where I spent three and a half years as a digital producer/sub editor on the daily features desk, working to very tight deadlines. Prior to that, I worked on magazines and websites (both B2B and consumer) .
I’m fully up to speed with Adobe CC, CMS platforms and publishing workflows. I'm versatile, have a keen eye for detail, and know how to create engaging content.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Digital producer/sub editor
The Telegraph
2020.09 - 2024.01
CORE TASKS
- Editing and building daily features for telegraph.co.uk
- Ensuring all content uses the best pictures, videos and multimedia assets
- Liaising with the SEO and community teams to ensure content has the best possible reach
- Ensuring all content is approved by the legal department and published on time
Freelance sub/content editor
Various titles
2018.03 - 2020.09
CORE TASKS
- Subbing and proofreading digital editorial copy for Radio Times, Commercial Motor, Motor Transport, Farmers Weekly, FlightGlobal, Estates Gazette, transformmagazine.net and communicatemagazine.com
Freelance social media editor/sub editor
rapidtvnews.com
2017.10 - 2018.03
CORE TASKS
- Running social media for Rapid TV News, a global broadcast industry website
- Subbing, laying out and publishing a monthly digital magazine, Rapid TV Everywhere
- Subbing and publishing daily newsletters
Chief sub editor
The Caterer (formerly Caterer and Hotelkeeper)
2009.05 - 2017.09
CORE TASKS
- Subbing, laying out, rewriting and proofreading editorial copy for The Caterer magazine, its supplements and its website
- Ensuring a steady flow of social media updates to promote editorial content and events
- Preparing a daily news email for The Caterer’s subscribers
- Publishing a digital version of the magazine
- Archiving editorial magazine content for the website
Freelance sub editor/production editor/web editor
Reed Business Information
2005.02 - 2009.05
CORE TASKS
- Subbing, laying out, rewriting and proofreading editorial copy for RBI magazines and websites, including Computer Weekly, Caterer and Hotelkeeper, Flight International, AsiaProperty, Personnel Today, Electronics Weekly, Microscope, Hairdressers Journal and EuroProperty
- Writing and uploading web-ready content
Content editor
handbag.com
2001.01 - 2005.02
CORE TASKS
- Planning, commissioning, editing, writing, subbing and building editorial content
- Channel development and enhancement
- Creating and moderating discussion forums, managing and providing support for user profiles and registrations
Production manager
handbag.com
2000.02 - 2001.01
CORE TASKS
- Managing the smooth flow of the build and delivery of new content
- Working with handbag.com’s technology partners to deliver new projects
Chief sub editor
MDI
1999.01 - 2000.02
CORE TASKS
- Responsible for the production of six monthly magazines (Business 2I, C3, CGI, Creation, PACT & Post Update)
- Schedule juggling and project management
- Subbing, rewriting and proofreading of editorial copy
Website editor
RealNetworks.co.uk
1997.03 - 1998.12
CORE TASKS
- Planning, editing and writing content for RealNetworks’ UK and European websites
- Applying house style and setting editorial tone
- Co-ordinating and localising content from the company’s US website
Production editor
What Personal Computer
1994.02 - 1996.03
CORE TASKS
- Responsible for production of the print magazine
- Subbing, rewriting and proofreading of editorial copy
- Maintaining consistency and house style
- Liaising with freelance writers, the repro house and printers
Skills
- Interactive media understanding
- Eye for detail
- CMS expertise
- Editing, subbing and proofreading
- Effective time management
- SEO
- Content management
- Adobe CC expertise
- Resilience under pressure
- Print production knowledge
Websites
REFEREES
- Stuart Nissen, production editor, ING Media: stuart.nissen@ing-media.com
- Joe O'Halloran, networking editor, Computer Weekly: joseph.ohalloran@informatechtarget.com
- David Jones, freelance editor: davidmsjones65@gmail.com
Affiliations
- Football (only spectating, not playing!)
- Gardening
- Martial arts
- Cooking
Certification
PTC certificate in Magazine Journalism
I obtained first place in the UK for a Business English exam I took while at school
Timeline
Digital producer/sub editor
The Telegraph
2020.09 - 2024.01
Freelance sub/content editor
Various titles
2018.03 - 2020.09
Freelance social media editor/sub editor
rapidtvnews.com
2017.10 - 2018.03
Chief sub editor
The Caterer (formerly Caterer and Hotelkeeper)
2009.05 - 2017.09
Freelance sub editor/production editor/web editor
Reed Business Information
2005.02 - 2009.05
Content editor
handbag.com
2001.01 - 2005.02
Production manager
handbag.com
2000.02 - 2001.01
Chief sub editor
MDI
1999.01 - 2000.02
Website editor
RealNetworks.co.uk
1997.03 - 1998.12
Production editor
What Personal Computer
1994.02 - 1996.03