Lucy Frith
Writer. Editor. Project Manager
Brentford,Middlesex
Summary
Positive, highly creative team player with an extensive background in editing and writing, managing projects, stakeholders and budgets, and team management. With more than 15 years' experience as a chief sub editor and senior project director across print, online and social media, bringing meticulous attention to detail, organisation, high integrity and a willingness to exceed expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Director
SHOW Media Ltd
Shoreditch , London
2021.12 - Current
- Overseeing every project from SHOW Media's portfolio of luxury clients in the areas fashion, travel, retail, property, interiors, motoring, epicure and horology, across print, digital and social media.
- Leading social and digital strategy for multiple clients, planning, scheduling and managing multiple budgets.
- Dealing with stakeholders and clients on a daily basis.
- Managing a team of 10 editorial staff and the wider team of designers, shoot producers and social media content creators, plus freelancers and other creative contributors.
- Leading meetings and implementing changes to streamline and consistently improve the processes within the team to ensure workflow is at an optimum level.
- Writing and editing content and being final port of call for all copy in the studio.
- Commissioning writers, editors, social media content creators, influencers, photographers, videographers, stylists and other creative contributors for creative digital work and events.
- Responsible for implementing new workflow processes and maintaining a positive, motivational environment for all staff to enhance performance in all areas.
Chief Copy Editor
SHOW Media Ltd
Shoreditch , London
2017.01 - 2021.12
- Managing the busy SHOW Media subbing desk of three people ensuring consistency, accuracy and style is adhered to at the highest possible standards.
- Writing and editing copy for print publications as well as on digital and social content for a raft of luxury clients across a variety of sectors.
- Creating a comprehensive interactive style guide for all staff.
- Managing the food section of Brummell Magazine and brummellmagazine.co.uk, including ideation, interviewing, commissioning, writing, editing, uploading to CMS.
- Training staff members on writing headlines, sells and captions across a variety of different genres and writing styles, which varied from client to client.
Senior Sub Editor
Stylist
Holborn , London
2011.01 - 2017.01
- Editing all copy on the weekly magazine to ensure accuracy, consistency and style, often to very tight deadlines.
- Writing sparkling engaging headlines, sells and captions in line with house style.
- Creating flatplans, managing workflow and finding speedy solutions.
- Conceiving and writing stories for news, food and features sections of the magazine on a weekly basis, contributing to ideas meetings and conducting interviews for inclusion in the magazine.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of The Arts London
London 2006.09 - 2009.06
Skills
- High-value project management
- Editing and subbing proficiency
- Commissioning
- Empowering team leader
- Stakeholder management
- Proficient writer
- Highly computer literate with vast experience in CMS, SEO, UX and CRM
- Strategy
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Project Director
SHOW Media Ltd
2021.12 - Current
Chief Copy Editor
SHOW Media Ltd
2017.01 - 2021.12
Senior Sub Editor
Stylist
2011.01 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of The Arts London
2006.09 - 2009.06
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