Olivia Thorne
Clapham,United Kingdom
Summary
Writer and journalist with a strong background in music storytelling, editorial research, and client-facing content creation. Experienced in interviewing artists, producing music features, and translating creative processes into clear, accurate, and engaging narratives. Skilled at managing multiple workflows, maintaining precise information, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver high-quality outputs for global brands.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Newsroom Writer
Hogarth (Ford account)
10.2025 - Current
- High-Quality Written Communication – producing clear, engaging, and accurate newsroom content for a major global brand.
- Client Relationship Management – experience liaising with stakeholders on the Ford account, aligning content with client expectations, and delivering high-quality outputs to deadline.
- Content Accuracy & Metadata Care – ensuring all published content meets strict brand, legal, and technical guidelines, including accurate tagging and asset management.
Host and Founder
The Slept On Podcast
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted interviews with creatives – enhancing industry insights and audience engagement.
- Developed and produced episodes – achieving increased listener retention and platform growth.
- Edited and published audio content – ensuring high-quality output across multiple platforms.
- Managed guest outreach and scheduling – optimising marketing strategies for wider reach.
Music Journalist
Overblown Magazine
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Researched and wrote articles on emerging music trends – enhancing readership engagement.
- Conducted interviews with artists – providing exclusive insights to readers.
- Collaborated with editorial team to meet tight deadlines – ensuring timely publication.
- Researched emerging music trends to craft insightful articles – elevating Overblown Magazine's reputation for in-depth industry analysis.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Essential Journalism
National Council for the Training of Journalists
Remote 12.2024 - 01.2026
MASTER OF ARTS - MA - Acting
Drama Studio London
London 11.2023 - 10.2024
BACHELOR OF ARTS - BA - English
UCL
London 11.2019 - 08.2022
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Catalogue & Metadata Accuracy
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Clear Written & Verbal Communication
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Confidential Data Handling
Websites
Languages
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Irish
Beginner
Russian
Beginner
Certification
- Diploma in Journalism (In progress)
- Safeguarding awareness training
- SEO Certificate (HubSpot Academy)
Volunteering
- Future Hits Radio - Radio Presenter (April 2025-August 2025)
- The Charles Dickens Museum - Room Steward (Dec 2021-May 2022)
Timeline
Newsroom Writer
Hogarth (Ford account)
10.2025 - Current
Host and Founder
The Slept On Podcast
01.2025 - 12.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Essential Journalism
National Council for the Training of Journalists
12.2024 - 01.2026
Music Journalist
Overblown Magazine
11.2024 - 06.2025
MASTER OF ARTS - MA - Acting
Drama Studio London
11.2023 - 10.2024
BACHELOR OF ARTS - BA - English
UCL
11.2019 - 08.2022