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Writer & Communications Specialist
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Bernard Chalk

Writer & Communications Specialist
I have significant experience working in the arts sector. Skilled in accurately incorporating SEO strategies whilst creating exciting, unique written content. My work crosses business writing and creative content for radio, television and the stage. Working in the communications sector gave me experience of event planning, event management, liaising with the media on a daily basis, creating original content, crafting press releases, writing scripts for advertisements and gaining press coverage for clients.
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Smartodds
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University of East Anglia
Lambourn, Hungerford, UK

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
  • Fields
  • Work experience
    2-4 years (2-4 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Skills
    word
    powerpoint
    google drive
    google analytics
    photoshop
    excel
    SEO Copywriting
    Website Development
    Website Management
    Website Administration
    Email Marketing
    Video Editing
    Radio Broadcasting
    Writing Skills
    Creative Writing
    Creative Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Programme Assistant
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

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Freelance Sports Analyst

Mar 2019 - Present
Recording live data from football matches across Europe. The role requires writing detailed live updates during matches and communicating with Watcher Ops to validate entries. The data collected is then used by a team of quantitative analysts to develop and implement predictive statistical models for football teams.
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Freelance Writer

Jan 2019 - Present
I handle the ideation and creation of compelling content. This includes website copy, blog posts, social media content and product descriptions. Skilled in actively engaging consumers and maintaining a consistent brand voice. I analyse market metrics in order to implement brand initiatives.
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Lead Writer

Nov 2019 - Jan 2020
3 mos
I lead storyboarding sessions, which 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. After the storyboarding sessions were complete, I designated chapters to be written by my co-writer, and executed the delivery of the story. Once complete, I was required to proofread scripts and make my own annotations 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.
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Script Editor

Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
3 mos
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.
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Junior Account Executive

Sep 2017 - Jul 2018
11 mos
• Acting as 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.
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Producer

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 yr 0 mos
Creating radio packages for BBC Radio Norfolk. Work involved editing sound packages whilst collaborating with presenters, DJs and BBC executives.

Education

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Bachelor of Arts (BA)
English Literature & Creative Writing
2014 - 2017