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Hire Kimberley B.

United Kingdom

USD 20 /hr

Freelance copyeditor and copywriter, with a focus on ancient history and astrophysics, specialising in content for websites, articles, and more

Profile Summary

Experienced and passionate copywriter with 9 years' experience writing and editing content for websites and publications to drive traffic, engagement and interest, including: - Scientific blog posts - Book reviews - Event coverage - Marketing and social media Current and previous work includes both educational institutions and private clients, supporting a wide range of priorities and style requirements as needed by the customer. Punctual with deadlines, with a flexible schedule and a good work ethic, understanding the customer’s particular needs and using the right approach is key to my success! Currently working long-term as a Media Manager for a Library Consultancy service, duties include copywriting and copyediting book reviews and event articles for their blog, managing their social media pages, and maintaining their website using WordPress. Previously employed full-time in the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Kent, duties included copywriting scientific and news/events articles plus copyediting articles from academics into more accessible pieces, managing the department’s social media accounts, transcribing audio recordings to text, and using Adobe Dreamweaver to maintain and develop the website. Also handled undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment marketing and communications for the department. Graduated University with a first in Classical Studies and a high 2:1 in Astrophysics. Both of these required 15-20,000 word research projects as part of their final year and helped me to cultivate different writing styles, enabling me to bring together information from multiple sources and produce accurate, high-quality and detailed work.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Astrophysics
• ☆ Astronomy
• ☆ Ancient History
• ☆ Classical Literature

Services

• Writing

Writing Technical Writing, Newswriting

Work Experience

Media Manager

Libraries 4 Schools

April 2009 - Present

Freelance Article Writer

SuperCarers

June 2019 - February 2020

School Experience Officer

University of Kent

December 2014 - February 2018

Education

BA in Classical and Archaeological Studies (School of European Culture and Languages)

University of Kent

September 2009 - June 2012

MPhys in Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (School of Physical Sciences)

University of Kent

September 2004 - June 2009

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.