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Kimberley Duffell

United Kingdom

Summary

Adaptable writer and skilled researcher with four years proven success across print and digital platforms. Enthusiastic, responsive and communicative, with detail-oriented approach and excellent editorial eye. Advanced understanding of the English language, with technical proficiency and analytical skills. Confident in formal, technical and creative writing with understanding of AI, digital marketing and SEO.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

PR Associate Consultant

Whitehouse Communications
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Extensive media relations experience achieving widespread global elite coverage across major social and political campaigns, including human and animal rights
  • Drafted pitches, press releases, articles and staff training documents
  • Developed relationships with national, trade, global and regional journalists, attended regular networking events
  • Organised and hosted parliamentary receptions, engaged with politicians and stakeholders through public affairs campaigns

Journalist

The Tab
10.2021 - 4 2022
  • Reported on local issue news with student focus for distribution on-site and through social media, interviewed subjects for details
  • Highly active in weekly editorial meetings to plan new stories based on current events and audience demand

Lifestyle Editor

SCAN
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Managed team of 20+ writers to produce monthly content for online and print editions. Constantly developed leadership and interpersonal skills while increasing productivity and morale
  • Developed monthly copy reports to assist personal organisation and communication with editorial team
  • Determined readiness of content, proofread and approved final versions for publication, and prepared my own. Verified sources to ensure accurate information and cited according to copyright law
  • Planned, structured and delegated all lifestyle content, including article headlines, length, subject, and deadlines.
  • Developed strong collaborative assessment skills to optimise colleagues' work while seeking critical feedback on my own.

Assistant Social Media Manager

Lancaster University Mental Health Society
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Published accessible Instagram content on mental health topics to remove stigma and offer reliable information. Expanded reach and developed top-viewed content by initiating new topics
  • Increased post interactions by establishing audience engagement patterns and best practices

News Intern

The Daily Telegraph
01.2018 - 02.2018
  • Hands-on learning of major newsroom's rapid pace and routine
  • Crafted accurate, engaging and fact-checked articles, while assisting other journalists with focused research and formatting
  • Challenged information-gathering skills by leading interviews

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Philosophy

Lancaster University
Lancaster
10.2018 - 06.2022

A level & BTEC -

Sir John Deans Sixth Form College
Northwich
10.2016 - 07.2018

Skills

Confident written and verbal communications

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Accomplishments

  • Qualified Rescue Diver
  • Guitarist and Pianist
  • Martial Arts

Timeline

PR Associate Consultant

Whitehouse Communications
02.2023 - 02.2024

Journalist

The Tab
10.2021 - 4 2022

Lifestyle Editor

SCAN
02.2019 - 02.2020

Assistant Social Media Manager

Lancaster University Mental Health Society
10.2018 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Philosophy

Lancaster University
10.2018 - 06.2022

News Intern

The Daily Telegraph
01.2018 - 02.2018

A level & BTEC -

Sir John Deans Sixth Form College
10.2016 - 07.2018

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