Pete Starr

Experience

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  International Quest

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  Activity Leader

  I held a hugely varied and challenging role, planning and implementing a social activities programme for foreign children/teens at a residential summer language school. I gained valuable experience in a number of disciplines, from the practicalities of guiding large groups of students on trips around London, to the planning and execution of exciting day trips to nearby cities, running sports sessions and the complexities of managing a zigzag timetable. This job has helped me improve my strong communications skills, strict time management and the ability to react professionally to every eventuality. I was asked back by International Quest this summer in the capacity of Activity Manager, but had to decline due to a clash with my academic commitments. Show less

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  Greatest Hits Radio Harrogate & The Yorkshire Dales

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2010

  Radio News Journalist

  Working as a radio journalist on Stray's news desk. Working in a deadline driven environment I was tasked with all aspects of the job including sourcing, recording and editing audio for bulletins, researching stories, conducting interviews, writings scripts, re-writing stories for multiple bulletins and creating content for the stations online news website. This role demanded sound news judgement, an ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks, strong research skills and concise writing skills. Show less

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  Freelance

  Sept 2011 - now

  Football Writer

  Freelance footballer writer. Work published by the following publications:When Saturday Comeswww.football365.comThe Football WeekFanatixThe False NineThe Dugout Magazinewww.thisisfutbol.comwww.liveoddsandscores.com

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  The Baby Directory

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2011

  Journalist

  Writing daily editorial content for www.babydirectory.com. Researching articles, updating listings and managing the sites social media platforms. Unpaid work experience.

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  Horse Bar

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2012

  Bar Man

  Serving drinks, cocktails and food in a busy central London pub.

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  The Leicester Square Theatre

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Bar Man
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  FANZO

  Jan 2012 - now

  We started out back in 2011, as a simple venue finder for sports fans in the UK called MatchPint. We now help 6 million fans every year enjoy sport in our network of 10,000 partner venues, across 6 countries.Although our purpose has always remained the same – bringing fans together to create unforgettable sporting memories – our ambitions are always growing.FANZO is a tool for sports fans. We make watching sport socially quicker and easier to organise. Once you're there, we elevate the viewing experience into something special with unique rewards and fan experiences. We are a global network of incredible venues and the most passionate fans, the home of shared euphoria - regardless of the sport, fixture or your location. Show less MatchPint is a platform that connects Sports Fans, Pubs, and Brands. We exist to bring people together over sport and are founded on 3 simple beliefs:- Sport is the ultimate form of theatre - Shakespeare himself couldn't have conjured up Zidane nutting Materazzi into next week if he'd tried.- Sport is best shared - nothing causes people to spontaneously hug tubby, balding strangers quite like a 93rd minute winner.- Pubs are the cornerstone of British life - watching the Champions League Final on your tod in the gym? Not on.So what do I do?I'm responsible for the ideation, execution and delivery of all user-facing content on the platform (from crafting marketing campaigns to blogs via memes, video production, SEO and any consumer comms). I also head up MatchPint’s social media strategy as well as running MatchPint's regular community events. Show less

  • Senior Marketing Manager

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Content Marketing Manager

    Sept 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Marketing Executive

    Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Copywriter

    Jan 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Sports Writer

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
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  Totally Tech

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Web Copywriter Intern

  Working for a Search Marketing & Digital Agency to research and create unique content to match the needs of the search marketing team and their varying clients. My role is focused on finding interesting angles and efficiently creating unique online copy, whilst utilising SEO techniques to ensure the best web performance for clients. Promotion of work through social media is also an important facet of this role.

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  Bantr

  Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

  Football Journalist

  Writing football copy on a daily basis, I produced a mixture of analytical and comment based articles designed to question and stimulate debate. I maintained the brand's social media presence across several platforms using it to promote my work and that of Bantr.tv to a wider audience.Also working on the planning and execution of the launch of Bantr's mobile application.http://blog.bantr.tv/