Laura Martin

Experience

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  Nottingham Trent University - Platform student magazine

  Sept 2011 - Jul 2014

  Entertainment Reporter

  Attended press events across Nottingham related to the entertainment industry.Produced stories for the online and print version of the Newspaper.-Interviewing-Content generation-Photography

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  Nottingham Post

  Dec 2011 - Jul 2014

  Entertainment Reporter

  Ad-hoc entertainment reporter for the daily regional newspaper.As part of the role i attended press events including shows and concerts to produce reviews for the print and online editions of the Nottingham Post.Also working in the office during university holiday periods. During this time, I conducted celebrity interviews for articles in the entertainment pull-out and online.I also interviewed members of the public for vox-pops to include online and in print.Event listings, reviews, band biographies and proof-reading. Show less

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  Bauer Media

  May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Work Placement - Country Walking magazine

  A work placement with Country Walking magazine at Media House, Peterborough. Assisted the team with day-to-day jobs. Sourced features and news for the paper and the website. Joined in with team discussions and helped to design a page.

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  Local World Media

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

  Staff Reporter

  News reporter for Nuneaton News, a daily newspaper covering the Nuneaton, Bedworth, North Warwickshire and Hinckley area.Responsibilities include: Content generation, communications, website management, social media management, proof-reading and editing.Management of the entertainment section of the paper, attended press events and previews for pre-writes and reviews for venues across Warwickshire.-Interviewing (using shorthand during face-to-face and telephone interviews)-Feature-writing-News-writing-Advertorials (writing for adverts)-Website-management using WPS and Backbench-Social media management using Twitter and Facebook-Proof-reading-Editing-Face-to-face press events-Photography-Attend meetings Show less

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  Stratique Marketing & Design

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2016

  Marketing Executive

  Implementing marketing campaign strategies for a number of clients in the manufacturing/engineering and education sectors. My role is to assist with creating content and optimising digital campaigns to generate leads.-Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)-PR and copywriting (content generation)-Pay Per Click Advertising/ Remarketing (Google Adwords)-Social Media-Blogging-Email Marketing-Google Analytics-Data and Keyword Research-Wordpress-CRM's-Client Facing Show less

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  Papillon PR

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

  Marketing Account Executive

  Account Executive working across a number of client accounts in the childcare, training, hospitality and healthcare sectors.-Developing marketing strategies in line with company KPIs-Social media management-Email marketing campaigns-PPC-Sourcing press opportunities-Copywriting-Media Relations-Reporting/ Analytics

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  K-Tech Suspension

  Apr 2017 - Mar 2020

  Marketing and PR Manager

  Marketing and PR Manager for K-Tech Suspension, a British manufacturer of high quality motorbike suspension products for customers in the race, road, off-road and custom industry. K-Tech is an international supplier of suspension to distributors across the globe. As Marketing Manager I was responsible for all traditional and digital marketing activity across the UK and supporting the large global dealer network. I also managed and maintained the company's brand and representation.

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  HiB Ltd

  Mar 2020 - now

  PR Manager for HiB Ltd, a leading supplier of high-quality bathroom products including illuminated mirrors, cabinets, furniture and accessories. As PR Manager, I lead the team responsible for social media management, PR and digital marketing activities. I am also responsible for creating and distributing communication with the trade and consumer press, media relations and awards applications,www.hib.co.uk

  • Communications Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Public Relations Manager

    Mar 2020 - Jan 2023