Tia Byer

Experience

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  Feminism Through Cinema and Literature

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2020

  Founder and Editor

  This WordPress blog discusses the female condition in popular culture whilst promoting autonomy and empowerment for historically side-lined female voices. Besides creating content, blogging required me to engage in SEO research and manage complimentary social media platforms.

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  York St. John University

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Following my appointment as a content writer, I was made a Sub-editor of Words Matter. In this role I had to edit, proofread, and format contributions and played an instrumental role in the inception of the weekly 'Dissertation Corner' feature that interviewed 3rd year Literature students on their Dissertation research. Words Matter is the English Literature blog for York St John University. The blog's ethos concerns the power of the written word and the way language and literature shape the world we live in today.

  • Sub-Editor

    Nov 2017 - May 2018

  • Content Writer

    Sept 2017 - Nov 2017
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  Cambridge University Press & Assessment

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Administrative Assistant

  Established in 1534, Cambridge University Press is the oldest University Press in the world. Duties included liaising with external examiners to provide technical support and accurate data processing assistance via the internal program, ModMan. Problem-solving and technical flexibility were crucial to this role, as well as prioritizing workload effectively to meet targets and work efficiently in a team.

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  The University of Edinburgh

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  Peer Review

  FORUM is a peer-reviewed journal for postgraduate students working in culture and the arts. I was a peer-reviewer for both issue 27 and 28 during my Master's degree at the University of Edinburgh. In addition to this, I was able to publish three of my own articles, one in issue 28, 29, 30, and 31.

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  The Student (newspaper)

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2020

  The Student is a student-run weekly newspaper at the University of Edinburgh. Established in 1887 by author Robert Louis Stevenson, this publication is the oldest student newspaper in the UK. https://studentnewspaper.org/author/tiabyer/

  • Senior Writer

    Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Reporter

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2019
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  Freelance

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2024

  Freelance Journalist

  Freelance work includes articles published by The Scotsman, The National, The Cambridge Critique, Cambridgeshire Live, Cambridge News, and Entertainment Now. Portfolio: https://www.tiabyer.com/

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  The Teen Magazine

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

  Editor

  The Teen Magazine is an online magazine and media company that gives mentorship and experience to young writers and provides them with a platform to share their voice and build their writing portfolio. The Teen Magazine publishes articles on Student Life, Wellness, Culture, Beauty & Style, Lifestyle, Relationships, and Opinion. Using CKeditor plugin, I edit, proofread and format article submissions. Other duties included writing copy.

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  Cambridge University Press & Assessment

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2021

  Project Assistant

  Established in 1534, Cambridge University Press is the oldest University Press in the world. The Business Technology Services division is a fast-changing and deadline-driven environment. In this role, I had to facilitate the smooth operation of the change management programme, by providing comprehensive administrative support service and the dissemination of information to internal stakeholders throughout the organisation. Duties included updating internal databases and Excel spreadsheets, communicating effectively with a wide range of contacts, and managing workload, with the emphasis on prioritising tasks effectively. Show less

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  Oxford Global Conferences

  Jun 2021 - Apr 2023

  Primary duties include:• Managing the content strategy of digital editorial department• Leading an editorial team of up to 3 junior editors/assistants and overseeing department-wide staff training• Interviewing industry opinion leaders as well as producing, hosting, and reporting on monthly industry-led Discussion Groups• Supporting the Director of Content in achieving editorial commercial revenue and engagement targets• Implementing new editorial products; successfully increased web engagement by 179% with introduction of bi-weekly ‘Industry Spotlight’ feature• Widening the visibility of news features through marketing activities such as social media engagement, conducting SEO, and newsletter production Show less Primary duties include leading the direction of content, readership, and editorial marketing as well as producing flagship research discussions. Other duties include:• Specialising in the market coverage of Biologics, Biomarkers, and Cell & Gene therapeutics and technology• Organising and overseeing department-wide staff training• Contribute to editorial content strategy by tracking and building website performance • Leading in customer-based products by collaborating with our sales team to implement a targeted membership scheme for readers• Commissioning specialised membership newsletters Show less As a senior in-house journalist, I reported on the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry across the UK, Europe, and the US. Key responsibilities included:• Interviewing industry opinion leaders and transcribing speeches and conference proceedings• Widening the visibility of news features through marketing activities such as social media engagement, conducting SEO, and producing newsletters• Managing the editorial calendar and creating an in-house style guide• Producing, hosting, and reporting on monthly industry-led Discussion Groups Show less

  • Senior Editor and Team Leader

    Dec 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Editor

    Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Associate Editor

    Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
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  IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining)

  Apr 2023 - now

  Journal Relationship Manager

  Responsible for managing a portfolio of 16 STM-related research journals. Reporting to the Head of Content, my role centres on the following primary duties:• Managing the relationship with the journal publishing partner, Sage Publications Ltd, to assist with ideas for developing new journals relating to materials, minerals and mining with an emphasis on open-access publication. • Working with Sage to boost existing portfolio journals to continuously improve and maintain market relevance, revenue and journal quality.•Acting as secretariat for the institute's Scholarly Publications Committee. • As part of the wider Content team, involvement in producing and coordinating the production of other content-related activities such as articles, podcasts and videos etc. Show less