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Sophie G

@sophie_gargett

Copywriter, designer and business assistant

United Kingdom
About me
Do you need to find your brand story, create compelling copy for your website, or make your visuals stand out? Hi, I'm Sophie. I've worked as a magazine editor, copywriter, marketer and graphic designer for ten years and I now specialise in helping brands look and sound their best. My previous clients include national tourist destinations, independent retailers, hospitality venues and big manufacturers, but helping niche and creative businesses owners is what I enjoy most. Let me take some work off your hands so you can get back to what you do best. Drop me a message to see how I can help!... Read more

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Review & Rewrite
I will proofread and edit your website
Product Descriptions
I will write your product and event descriptions

Portfolio

Work experience

Editor

LeftLion Magazine • Full-time

Jun 2023 - Present2 yrs 11 mos

As editor at LeftLion magazine I oversee the production of our monthly print magazine and online content. Managing a small in-house team, along with numerous external section editors, writers, illustrators and photographers, I curate each month's content in line with local and seasonal events, topical subjects, and themes our readers want to hear about. My day-to-day includes commissioning stories and artwork, conducting interviews, writing, and proofreading, along with numerous administrational tasks. I oversee content uploaded to the website and socials, along providing direction on design, marketing and overall messaging.

Freelance Marketing

Own business • Freelance

May 2015 - Present11 yrs

Several years of experience bringing creative flair and high quality marketing to a variety of clients: - Destination marketing organisation Visit Britain creating a range of literary tourism guides - Promotional content for independent businesses, including Ideas on Paper, The Angel Microbrewery, Nonsuch Theatre, Hopkinson Vintage. - Video promotion for The Chap Magazine - Social, design and video content for manufacturing companies Denka and Hadron. I can deliver distinctive, high-quality, bespoke content to businesses and brands looking to stand out in their sector.

Nottingham_Trent University

Sessional Lecturer

Nottingham Trent University • Part-time

Sep 2023 - Nov 20252 yrs 2 mos

Working in the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism, I have assisted as a sessional lecturer and industry expert on the Magazine Journalism module. This role has included providing lectures, generating discussions, assisting with magazine and news production days, aiding with content building and design, and marking final assessment work.