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Simon Rushton

Simon Rushton

London

Summary

Skilled digital editor with strong foundation in editing and content management. Successfully led editorial projects and ensured high standards of quality and accuracy. Demonstrated expertise in proofreading and team collaboration.

Deep understanding of language and editorial workflows enhances content. Track record of effective collaboration and adaptability, meeting evolving editorial needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Homepage Editor

The National News
03.2020 - 03.2025
  • Curate homepage layout and content for mobile, laptop and app
  • Manage news workflow, assign stories and be on top of stories
  • UK lead on redesign of company website, improving user experience and accessibility.
  • Manage, write and edit breaking news blogs
  • Cover US stories from London for international and US users
  • Ensure content meets editorial standards on tone, ethics, accuracy
  • Maintained open lines of communication with authors throughout the editing process, resulting in smoother collaborations.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
  • Create exclusive UK and European news with eye on Middle East interests
  • Pitch new ideas for stories and other content elements
  • Coach journalists to improve digital skills and hone best practices
  • Create and assign text, photo and video elements
  • Create interactive charts using Flourish
  • Collaborate with editorial teams to ensure stories and blogs have best content
  • Developed style guides and editorial processes to maintain a consistent voice across all published materials.
  • Increase number of registered users, beating company target
  • Fostered collaborative environment, encouraging open communication among editorial staff.
  • Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
  • Implemented analytics tools to track content performance, informing future strategy.
  • Managed content calendar to ensure timely publication of articles and features.
  • Coordinated with writers to refine article ideas, leading to more engaging content.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
  • Optimised content for SEO, significantly increasing web traffic.

Digital News Editor

Freelance
05.2017 - 03.2020
  • Decided which UK and international news stories are covered and assign journalists
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Homepage and mobile curation, and posting stories on social media
  • Collaborate with photo, video and digital desks to make comprehensive coverage plans
  • Passed BBC Digital verification skills seminar
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Digital Coach

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
07.2016 - 04.2017
  • Increased users reading the daily subscriber newsletter email
  • Increased number of digital subscribers
  • Implemented digital best practices for mobile, data analytics, social media, SEO and push alerts
  • Coached digital skills to the newsroom
  • Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices and techniques

Digital News Editor

CNN.com
01.2007 - 12.2016
  • Made sure CNN digital is at its best, worked with correspondents to produce award-winning content, and curated CNN digital’s US and international homepages
  • Homepage editor for CNN digital’s platforms, deciding what stories appear where, when to send breaking news alerts and also being across analytic metrics
  • Led digital side of award-winning Freedom Project initiative, building it into an integral part of coverage
  • Assignment editor for CNN.com domestic news running team of reporters, editors and designers
  • Breaking news copy editor ensuring first-take is published quickly
  • Write and edit breaking news pushes and emails
  • Planned and executed key coverage of US Presidential elections
  • Senior digital journalist at news planning with colleagues from around the world
  • Introduced and trained team on ‘mobile first’ skills, including headlines and photos
  • Created CNN International’s first Flipboard magazine

Education

National Council For The Training of Journalists - Journalism

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff

Skills

  • Headlines
  • Plan coverage
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Team collaboration
  • Content planning
  • Headline writing
  • Quality controls
  • Ethical judgment
  • Audience engagement
  • Content management
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail

Awards

  • 2005 Peabody. Hurricane Katrina
  • 2005 DuPont Columbia University. Tsunami disaster
  • 2008 Peabody. Presidential campaign and debates
  • 2010 Peabody. Gulf oil spill

Timeline

Homepage Editor

The National News
03.2020 - 03.2025

Digital News Editor

Freelance
05.2017 - 03.2020

Digital Coach

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
07.2016 - 04.2017

Digital News Editor

CNN.com
01.2007 - 12.2016

National Council For The Training of Journalists - Journalism

Cardiff Metropolitan University

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