Emily O'Sullivan
Glengeary
Summary
As a highly experienced editor and writer working in the media for over 20 years, I have developed excellent communication skills and am driven, adaptable and resourceful. I am currently in year two of a Masters in Design History and Material Culture at the National College of Art and Design, and am hoping to pursue a career in a visual culture-related field post-dissertation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Editor and Creative Lead
Maxmedia
2011.01 - Current
- Project managing and editing the Ireland magazine for Tourism Ireland (delivered across 11 international markets and in six languages annually).
- Project managing video projects for Tourism Ireland, from pre-production to final delivery.
- Representing Maxmedia at conferences, corporate events or relevant trade shows.
- Developing, commissioning, writing and editing content and imagery for Ireland.com.
- Editing and managing Tourism Ireland print projects including international print publications, city guides and event-specific publications.
- Idea generation for Tourism Ireland across social media, video and online content.
- Managing content for social media channels.
- Managing creative projects for clients including Trinity College Dublin, Waterways Ireland, Blue Book Ireland and Avea Ireland.
- Creative lead on video projects for clients, which includes scripting, editing, pre-production and production.
Beauty Editor
Feelgood, Irish Examiner
2007.01 - 2013.01
- Weekly delivery of fresh, engaging and creative beauty content and imagery for a full broadsheet page in the newspaper.
- Liaising with PRs and representing the publication at events.
Deputy Editor
Cara Magazine
2008.01 - 2011.01
- Responsible for sourcing, commissioning, subediting and writing high quality travel stories, imagery and news.
- Developing editorial schedules and flatplans.
- Coordinating editorial procedures and maintaining editorial standards.
- Liaising with contractors, journalists, PRs and photographers.
- Preparing the magazine for print and working closely with design to ensure the utmost quality of imagery and style.
- Client liasion.
Beauty and Fashion Editor
RTÉ Guide
2004.01 - 2007.01
- Weekly delivery of beauty and fashion copy for the RTÉ Guide.
- Sourcing of all imagery and stories for the pages.
- Representing the magazine at industry events and liaising with PRs.
Freelance Work
Various
2003.01 - 2007.01
- During this time, I worked as a freelance journalist for several publications including the Time Out Dublin Guides and the Insight Ireland Guide, the Glasgow Herald, The Irish Times and the Irish Independent.
Deputy Editor
WHO Magazine
1999.01 - 2002.01
Content manager
iVenus.com
1997.01 - 1999.01
Editorial assistant
Irish Tatler
1997.01 - 1999.01
Education
BA Hons English and History -
University College Dublin
Skills
- Editing
- Managing
- Subediting
- Creative development
- Writing
- Indesign
- Research
- Image editing
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Art
- Cinema
- Food
- Design
- Pottery
- Literature
- Sea swimming
- History
References
- Lisa Godson, NCAD
- Lisa Gaughran, Maxmedia
Timeline
Managing Editor and Creative Lead
Maxmedia
2011.01 - Current
Deputy Editor
Cara Magazine
2008.01 - 2011.01
Beauty Editor
Feelgood, Irish Examiner
2007.01 - 2013.01
Beauty and Fashion Editor
RTÉ Guide
2004.01 - 2007.01
Freelance Work
Various
2003.01 - 2007.01
Deputy Editor
WHO Magazine
1999.01 - 2002.01
Content manager
iVenus.com
1997.01 - 1999.01
Editorial assistant
Irish Tatler
1997.01 - 1999.01
BA Hons English and History -
University College Dublin
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