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SJ Armstrong

SJ Armstrong

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Travel Writer

  • Education

    • London School of Journalism

      2020 - 2020
      Freelance & Travel Writing

    • Newcastle University

      2013 - 2016
      BA (Hons) History and English Literature 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Raising and Giving (RAG) Society, ReNewcastle Environmental Society

    • SOAS University of London

      2020 - 2021
      MA Postcolonialism Studies Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Contributing writer, the SOAS Spirit Dissertation on modes of imperial rhetoric and US travel journalism in postcolonial Cuba.

  • Experience

    • Wasps Rugby

      Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
      Intern

      Working across: - Sports marketing- Sports sponsorship- Social media- Venue and event sales - Event planning

    • Mapp Media

      Jan 2017 - Apr 2018
      Account Executive

      - Pitching premium digital solutions, I have worked across the Omnicom, Group M, Publicis Groupe, Dentsu Aegis, IPG Mediabrands and Havas teams at Mapp Media- Lead on activity with PHD and m/Six- Lead on activity across small and independent media agencies- Lead on Irish media agencies- Developing comprehensive creative proposals - Account management, strategy & creative solutions- Graphic design & copywriting on behalf of global brands- Publishers included TikTok, MapMyFitness, MyFitnessPal, Waze (Google), SoundCloud, and more.Formerly campaign operations executive Show less

    • 101 Holidays

      Feb 2020 - Apr 2020
      Editorial Intern

      - Producing evergreen travel content for 101 Holiday's European travel offering

    • Freelance

      Apr 2020 - now
      Travel Writer

      Writing travel pieces ranging from cover features and glossy spreads to service-led guides and SEO-friendly round ups. Regularly contributing to National Geographic Traveller, Wanderlust, Lonely Planet, the Independent, the Telegraph and more. Portfolio: www.sarmstrong.co.uk

    • Invisible Borders Trans-African Photographers Organisation

      Oct 2020 - Mar 2022
      Researcher + Online Content Manager

      Research and digital strategy for Invisible Borders, a non-profit trans-African arts initiative.Remote position.

    • Urbs

      Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
      Content Writer

      - Writing creative non-fiction scripts for city-based travel app, telling stories from notable sites in London for travellers using the app as an intuitive guide to the city.

    • Bradt Guides

      Feb 2021 - Mar 2021
      Editorial Intern

      Writing, editing and researching for Bradt Guides books, newsletter, and website.

    • National Geographic Traveller (UK)

      Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
      Project Editor

      Editing, commissioning and writing for National Geographic Traveller and other titles.Fixed term contract.

    • Travel Leaders Network

      Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
      Acting Editor - Postcards

      Editing Postcards magazine, distributed via the Travel Leaders network.Fixed term contract.

    • Static Media

      Aug 2024 - now
      Travel Writer | Islands

      Contributing several articles per week to Islands’ travel news section. Developing stories as a part of the audience development team.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Arabic (MSA) Level Test - (B1, Intermediate 1)

      Cactus Language Training
      Mar 2018

    • Spanish Level Test (B2, Intermediate 3)

      Instituto de Idiomas Ibiza
      Jun 2021