About me

A Copywriter with exceptional experience

My background begins as a copywriter with London agencies, where I won national and international awards for clients that included American Express, British Airways, Natwest and Renault.

Since 2000 I have worked mainly as a consultant/contractor, providing both hands-on copywriting, and managing teams and external suppliers. This includes international working with creatives across Europe, Africa and North America. I have trained writers, managed projects and controlled workflows, and worked with a range of stakeholders to provide a full range of internal and external facing communications.

This has given me exceptionally broad experience. I can demonstrate expertise in all aspects of writing and communications management, from traditional print and broadcast to web, content and social media marketing.

But I find I'm missing the responsibility and fulfilment that can only come from a permanent role. I'm ready to bring this unique skill set back to an organisation where it can contribute success.

So, what exactly can I offer
- A wealth of experience of writing and editing communications of all kinds

- Particular understanding of financial and technical subjects

- Proven skills in project and team leadership

- Experience of running a copy department, including workflow management

- Experience of content development and management

- Creative skills across digital and conventional marketing spaces

- Creative and project management skills

- The diplomatic as well as technical skills to ensure quality control

- An understanding of writing for personas and UX

- The ability to produce effective copy for a broad range of markets

- The ability to work within a team and to lead teams

- Client and stakeholder facing skills

- The ability to build positive working relationships in the shortest possible time

I believe I can provide the combination of skills, experience and enthusiastic attitude vital for this role.

Richard Mitchell