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Louis Collenette

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Interim Head of Digital and Content at Kinship

  • Education

    • London oratory school

      2002 - 2009
      A levels: french (a), mathematics (a), history (b) aea (advanced extension award): french (merit)

    • Waseda university

      2012 - 2013
      Japanese

      Activities and Societies: Niji-no-kai International Exchange Society Intensive Japanese Language Course

    • School of oriental and african studies, u. of london

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of arts (ba) japanese first class honours

      Activities and Societies: Drama Society - Japanese language- Japanese culture & history- Two dissertations completed in final year: one in Japanese language on the rise of anti-Korean hate groups (5,000 characters, distinction), one in English language on the problem of elderly suicide in modern Japan (10,000 words, distinction).

    • City, university of london

      2017 - 2018
      Master of arts - ma investigative journalism

  • Experience

    • Euromoney magazine

      Aug 2013 - Sept 2013
      Project researcher

      My responsibilities included:• Using Japanese language skills to liaise with Japanese banks and wealth managers• Translating/Interpreting Jap-Eng & Eng-Jap

    • Freelance

      Jan 2014 - Mar 2016
      Translator

      Translating Japanese - English in a variety of fields, including:• Media• Corporate• Hospitality

    • U-zine

      Mar 2016 - Jan 2018
      Founder/editor

      In my spare time, I founded and edited U-ZINE, an online magazine that sought to open up discussion of masculinity, particularly as it relates to mental health. My responsibilities included:• Running the website and operating the CMS• Commissioning and publishing articles• Working with writers from pitch to publication and editing their work• Writing articles• Creating our style guide• Using Adobe products to edit visual content• Managing social media channels• Press appearances: TV (London Live); Panel Discussions (Being a Man Festival & Women of the World Festival, Southbank Centre); Radio (Balamii) and others. Show less

    • The mainichi newspapers

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2017

      As assistant correspondent in the European headquarters of one of Japan's leading broadsheet newspapers, my responsibilities included:• Conducting research and interviews• Finding news stories and monitoring ongoing/developing stories• Compiling briefings for senior correspondents• Proofreading/copy-editing copy by senior correspondents who were non-native English speakers• Translating/Interpreting Jap-Eng & Eng-JapIn my role, I worked directly under the European Bureau Chief, which was a fantastic opportunity to hone my journalistic skills and profit from the vast experience of a veteran investigative reporter. Show less

      • Assistant Correspondent

        Aug 2016 - Sept 2017

      • Researcher (Temporary)

        Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

    • Freelance

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2019
      Journalist, copywriter & copy editor

      • I have written about a diverse range of topics across different media, with bylines appearing in The Telegraph, The Independent, Open Democracy, Huffington Post and Miro Magazine.• I have assisted in research/investigative work for news organisations• I have written/edited copy for small businesses

    • The telegraph

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2018
      Work experience

      Work placement with the Investigations team

    • Youngminds

      Aug 2019 - Feb 2024

      My responsibilities include:• Managing and editing the YoungMinds blog• Using a CMS to edit and update digital content• Digital content strategy• Social media community engagement• Creating an internal style guide

      • Senior Digital Content Officer

        Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

      • Digital Content Officer

        Jul 2020 - May 2022

      • Digital Assistant

        Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

    • Kinship

      Mar 2024 - now

      • Interim Head of Digital and Content

        Jan 2025 - now

      • Website Content Manager

        Mar 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • British sign language level two

      Signature

    • First aid

      1st option safety group

    • Content design in action

      Content design london
      Mar 2025
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Teacher

      Issued by SOAS Saturday Club on Jan 2012
      SOAS Saturday ClubAssociated with Louis Collenette

    • Facilitator

      Issued by The Good Lad Initiative on Mar 2017
      The Good Lad InitiativeAssociated with Louis Collenette