Will Fitzpatrick

Experience

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  The Fly magazine

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2014

  - Producing regular interviews, features and reviews for online and print publication - Commissioning monthly round-ups from a rotated list of regional contributors- Editing submitted copy for monthly deadline- Compiling records of gig listings from venues across the country for monthly publication

  • Staff Writer

    Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Regional/Listings Editor

    Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
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  The Skinny

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

  - Writing copy for online and print publication (news, advertorials, features, reviews, landing page copy)- Subediting, formatting, fact-checking and proofreading copy for online and print publication- Editing magazine supplements as required, including managing a team of writers- Maintaining records of commissioned work ahead of deadline- Working closely with SEO colleagues to develop a clear and consistent online strategy- Managing Facebook and Twitter accounts, using social media to promote online and print content- Managing a team of section editors and writers to ensure copy is delivered to regular deadlines- Using content management systems (Brain Cube, Wordpress)- Developing and maintaining functioning relationships with editors, writers, PRs and artists Show less

  • Music Editor (North edition)

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Editorial Assistant

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2017
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  LADbible Group

  Apr 2017 - now

  - Subediting copy on video content produced across LADbible Group's various channels for online publishing- Providing assistance to the Chief Subeditor- Working with LADbible's Originals team to produce new high-quality content- Maintaining editorial standards, including grammar, punctuation, tone and house style- Providing feedback to video editors and looking for ways to improve copy- Working with social media team to provide content for a constantly-evolving posting schedule Show less - Subediting, formatting and fact-checking copy for online publication- Managing a team of inhouse writers and external freelancers in the Editorial Lead's absence- Maintaining editorial standards, including grammar, punctuation, tone, house style, tagging and SEO requirements- Providing feedback to writers and looking for ways to improve copy- Working with social media team to provide content for a constantly-evolving posting schedule, to daily engagement targets- Pitching ideas for content- Sourcing and procuring images/videos from news agencies and other sources- Working with commercial dept to ensure campaign and partnership content is delivered to the requisite standard- Handling content-related complaints and queries from readers, sometimes of a sensitive nature, in the Editorial Lead's absence Show less

  • Chief Subeditor - Video

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Senior Subeditor - Video

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2024

  • Subeditor - Editorial

    Apr 2017 - Sept 2021