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Francesca Young

Francesca Young

Beauty Editor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writer and Editor

  • Education

    • Cornwall College

      1996 - 1997
      NCTJ Level 3 Journalism Journalism Pass

    • The University of Manchester

      1993 - 1996
      BA Hons History of Art 2:1

      Wrote club and pub reviews for the Mancunion, Manchester University's student newspaper.Took part in the Erasmus Exchange Programme, spending half of the second year in Basel, Switzerland.

    • Mander Portman Woodward Limited (MPW)

      1988 - 1989
      A Levels Politics, History, English A, B, C

  • Experience

    • IMAGE Magazine

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2002
      Beauty Editor

      Writing beauty features, product and spa reviews for Ireland's best selling women's magazine. Represented the magazine on international press trips including backstage access at London and New York fashion weeks, interviewing Jo Malone and visiting the Creme de la Mer labs in the US.

    • Getty Images

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
      Content Manager

      Managing the photographers' and filmmakers' websiteSupporting the creative teamInterviewing the monthly Photographer in FocusEnabling photographers to submit their images to Photographer's Choice

    • LondonTown

      Mar 2007 - Mar 2020
      Freelance writer

      Writer for LondonTown covering arts & entertainment, bars, restaurants & hotels. Creating original features and monthly newsletters to drive readers to LondonTown.

    • Hg2 Content Lab

      Mar 2022 - Nov 2023
      Account Editor

      Creating engaging content for high value clients. I'm an NCTJ trained journalist who has been working in consumer and business content for more than 20 years. I have broad and proven experience in creating original long form articles and succinct copy both in print and online.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NCTJ diploma in print journalism

      NCTJ TRAINING LIMITED