Emma, 34 - Senior Copywriter
I write and edit things for a charity called Parkinson's UK - things like emails, reports, posters, leaflets, booklets, web content and other messages. I make sure the finished text is easy to understand and written in the right tone of voice, and that it works for the audience. I am also the content lead for a new project at the charity, meaning I am planning and creating bits and bobs of content to achieve a specific goal.
A-levels
English, French, History, AS Politics
Degree
BA and MA in English Literature
University of Exeter
How I got to where I am now
Internship at Barnardo's - comms and marketing support for recruiting foster carers and adoptive parents
Marketing Officer at Barnardo's - working on their brand for a bit before moving back to work on fostering and adoption services
Marketing Officer at The Fostering Network - writing and sending e-newsletters whilst also marketing the charity’s communications
Marketing and writing at Mum’s Grapevine (while living in Australia)
Comms and Policy Officer at Action for M.E. (back in the UK) - writing and editing their membership magazine plus working on their health and disability policy work
Copywriter then Senior Copywriter at Parkinson's UK - writing and editing online and offline copy and content.
My big tip...