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
2023.02 - 2024.02
- 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
2021.10 - 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
2019.02 - 2020.02
- 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
2018.10 - 2019.10
- 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
2018.01 - 2018.02
- 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 2018.10 - 2022.06
A level & BTEC -
Sir John Deans Sixth Form College
Northwich 2016.10 - 2018.07
Skills
Confident written and verbal communications
Technical competence
Readiness to learn, take direction and work to deadlines
Accomplishments
- Qualified Rescue Diver
- Guitarist and Pianist
- Martial Arts
Timeline
PR Associate Consultant
Whitehouse Communications
2023.02 - 2024.02
Journalist
The Tab
2021.10 - 4 2022
Lifestyle Editor
SCAN
2019.02 - 2020.02
Assistant Social Media Manager
Lancaster University Mental Health Society
2018.10 - 2019.10
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Philosophy
Lancaster University
2018.10 - 2022.06
News Intern
The Daily Telegraph
2018.01 - 2018.02
A level & BTEC -
Sir John Deans Sixth Form College
2016.10 - 2018.07