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Head of Digital
JRNY Travel MagazineHead of Digital
Feb. 2022I manage all digital content, develop the website, run the membership platform and assist with community events to boost acquisition.
Digital Manager
Bradt Travel GuidesDigital Manager
Sep. 2019 - Sep. 2021CheshamThe world’s largest independently-owned guidebook publisher, with over 200 titles in print. We get there first - over two-thirds of Bradt guides still have no direct competition from other publishers - and our guides are known for being more comprehensive than any other series. We avoid templates and tick-lists. Each guide is a one-of-a-kind expression of an expert author’s interests, knowledge and enthusiasm for telling it like it really is.
Chairman
British Guild of Travel WritersChairman
Feb. 2019 - Feb. 2022London, United KingdomThe BGTW is a community of accredited writers, photographers, and broadcasters; the trusted body for independent editorial comment and expert content on worldwide travel. In a fast-changing world, our members’ work can be found in print, online and on screen. With applicants required to go through a strict accreditation process, the Guild has become the trusted body for independent editorial comment and expert content on worldwide travel. www.bgtw.org
Editorial Director
Travel DailyEditorial Director
Feb. 2018 - Aug. 2019Bangkok / LondonHead of the editorial, social media and video departments, with team management and senior leadership duties, and charged with setting a new tone of voice and editorial direction during a complete rebrand and refocus of the well-established Travel Daily brand. As part of this, I led the first major website redesign in over 10 years, working closely with the tech team based across numerous timezones.
Contributing Author
Frommer's UnlimitedContributing Author
Jan. 2018 - Jun. 2018FranceCo-author for the update of Frommer's France - 'The French Alps' chapter. Book published Q2 2018.
Advisor
ICONIC PartnersAdvisor
Sep. 2017 - Mar. 2018SingporeAdvisory for ICO launches, assisting with the successful ICO for AppCoins.io and others
Board Member
British Guild of Travel WritersBoard Member
Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2019London, United KingdomThe British Guild of Travel Writers is the UK’s leading organisation of travel media professionals. Pick up any national newspaper or travel magazine and you will find our work. Turn on the radio, switch on your computer, fire up your mobile phone and we’re there. We’ve been to every corner of the globe – and written about it, photographed it, spoken about it.
Co-Founder
Imperial Beer ClubCo-Founder
Jan. 2017 - Nov. 2017London, United KingdomImperial Beer Club, a monthly subscription club and online store, was created to bring you exciting high-strength beers from small-batch craft brewers around the UK and Europe.
Commissioning Editor
TEG MediaCommissioning Editor
Jan. 2016 - May. 2017Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCommissioning editor for the digital branch of The Expat Group, managing three titles: ExpatGo.com, EatDrink.my and MM2H.com. In charge of all three websites' content - and regular contribution to the magazines owned by the print business - plus social media management. Liaising and commissioning freelancers and managing in-house staff.
Interim Editor-in Chief
Travel Daily MediaInterim Editor-in Chief
Jun. 2015 - Jul. 2015Bangkok Metropolitan Area, ThailandWriting, proofreading and using a CMS (WordPress), liaising with Tech and Sales in Head Office, and working with external freelancers to create an international daily travel news publication.
Contributing Author - Rough Guides
Penguin Random House UKContributing Author - Rough Guides
May. 2014 - May. 2018London, United KingdomContributing author for: Rough Guide to Spain, March 2015: chapters include Valencia and Murcia. Rough Guide to France, published March 2016: chapters include The North and the Massif Central Rough Guide to India, published October 2016: chapters include Rajasthan and Gujarat Rough Guide to Malaysia, published April 2018: chapters include Kuala Lumpur and Tioman
Freelance Writer and Editor
Travel Daily MediaFreelance Writer and Editor
Jul. 2010 - Nov. 2017WorldwideEditorial work including chasing stories, proofreading and publishing; online publication and email distribution; reporting from conferences and events; and reviewing venues.

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