Bernard Chalk
Writer & Communications Specialist • Lambourn, GB • [email protected]
Signicant experience working in the arts sector. Skilled in accurately incorporating SEO strategies whilst creating engaging, unique written content. Work crosses business writing and creative content for radio, television and the stage.
Working in the communications sector established considerable experience of event planning, event management, liaising with the media on a daily basis, creating original content, writing press releases, writing scripts for advertisements and achieving media coverage for clients.
Self-motivated with the ability to both collaborate as part of a team and work independently.
Employment History
Oxo Innovation (Translation and Copywriting Business), Freelance Writer, Jan 2019 ~ Present
Handled the conception and creation of compelling content for website copy, blog posts, social media content and product descriptions. Skilled in actively engaging consumers and maintaining a consistent brand voice. Implemented brand initiatives by analysing market metrics.
Inkitt (Immersive Storytelling App), Lead Writer, Nov 2019 ~ Jan 2020
Lead storyboarding sessions with my co-writers. These involved mapping out the season arc, recording significant plot beats relating to character development, co-ordinating primary and secondary storylines and ensuring the series remained true to the events of the first season. Chapters were designated to my co-writer and the delivery of the story was executed following these sessions. Once the draft was complete, scripts were proofread before my own annotations were added to the material. These annotations were consequently discussed and implemented in our second draft of the story and delivered to Inkitt in accordance with their deadlines.
Canal Studios, Script Editor, Jan 2019 ~ Mar 2019
Developed story ideas, collaborated with the writers to ensure plot points were being implemented in final scripts, contributed to character development and overall series arc. Also required to check all spelling, grammar and script formatting was executed accurately.
Satellite PR, Account Executive, Sep 2017 ~ Jul 2018
Acting as the first point of contact with existing clients, using communication skills to identify and address client needs, reporting on accounts, writing business copy for reports/website/social media channels, creating original content, mapping out projects from proposal to the meeting room, working alongside colleagues to ensure all client needs are being met. Organising events, sending invitations to press, organising catering requirements, filming events for YouTube and social media channels. Collating press coverage from both online and offline sources and reporting weekly activities in reports for clients.
BBC Radio, Producer, Jan 2015 ~ Dec 2015
Created radio packages for BBC Radio Norfolk. Work involved editing sound packages whilst collaborating with presenters, DJs and BBC executives.
