1. Toby Wilsdon
NCTJ qualified journalist, writer, subeditor
Phone: 07546 420 166
Email: tobywilsdon@yahoo.co.uk
LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/
toby-wilsdon-4aa6168
Experienced generating and subbing copy for print and digital media, managing
the production process of B2B magazines, building relationships and liaising with
journalists, editorial, design and sales departments throughout the production process.
A CELTA qualified English teacher with a comprehensive knowledge of grammar
and style and a natural flair for language. With a degree in International Relations,
I’m interested in the environment, public affairs, travel and transport.
Key Competences
• Writing and editing copy to a high standard
• Subbing for length, factual accuracy and readability in keeping with house style
• Managing production process to meet tight deadlines
• Reporting and writing news stories, press releases for Members of Parliament, web
content and social media for a social enterprise
• Practical and theoretical understanding of language and grammar, grading language
and adjusting register according to the reader
• Windows and Mac user, InDesign, Acrobat, MS Office, WordPress and bespoke CMS
• Managing business social media and web presence - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Professional Experience
July 2016 – December 2016, Subeditor / Editorial and Production Coordinator
ATP Samedan, publisher of Airline Cargo Management, Low Cost and Regional Airline
Business, Aircraft Cabin Management, MRO Management magazines
• Responsible for the production cycle of four magazines, two directories and newsletter
• Chasing copy and images, liaising with freelance contributors and editors
• Proofing, editing and preparing copy for design for all print and digital products in line
with house style. Fact checking. Proofing complete pages on pdf and on paper
• Adjusting images and layouts using InDesign and Photoshop
• Reviewing and signing off issues using XMF
• Flatplanning in accordance with editorial plan and advertising sales
• Writing copy for promotional and marketing emails
• Supervising assistant in chasing ad copy in line with house reprographic specifications
• Maintaining and developing style guide based on a clean, modern style
• Maintaining company website and dedicated events sites using CMS and Wordpress
October 2014 – April 2016, Subeditor
Eljays44, publisher of Pro Landscaper, Pro Arb and Garden Centre Retail
• Edited, cut, adjusted layout and proofed interviews, op-ed and features using InDesign
• Advised colleagues on spelling, grammar, style
• Wrote captions, headlines, sells, contents pages and cover lines
• Rewrote and revised news stories for print and online
• Created and updated style guide based on a news style
• Mastered technical language while making copy accessible to diverse demographics,
e.g. garden designers, policy makers, landscape contractors and business leaders
• Liaised with external contributors to obtain copy and final sign-off
• Worked closely with the design, editorial and sales teams
• Managed final production schedule of Pro Arb magazine

2. January 2011 – present, PR and webmaster
Hassocks Community Cycle Hire, social enterprise project promoting eco-tourism
• Managing external communications, press releases, social media and marketing
• Developing and maintaining website: www.hassockscommunitycyclehire.com
• Developing and managing operational systems and stock control
• Recruiting, training and managing team members
• Delivering excellent customer service. See TripAdvisor reviews
2002 – 2013, Teacher of English as a Second Language
Primary, secondary and adult schools in Brighton and Taiwan
• Planned, prepared and delivered lessons, producing easily comprehensible materials
• Communicated complex or technical concepts in simple terms, grading language,
adjusting linguistic voice and register
• Used classroom management, communication and people skills
• Edited and marked written work
2001 – 2002, Independent cycle expedition from UK to Singapore via Siberia
• Solved logistical and bureaucratic problems
• Crossed cultural and linguistic barriers
• Wrote extensive diaries, email bulletins, blog and a book
• Organised press conferences, talks in schools, universities and embassies
1999 – 2001, Office admin
Brighton General Hospital, Lloyds Bank Private Banking (Select Appointments)
• Stock control, checking and ordering medical supplies
• Recording and checking international daily transaction history
• Maintaining customer accounts
1997 – 1999, Parliamentary researcher
House of Commons
• Managing members’ diaries and office administration
• Writing press releases, articles and correspondence
• Media monitoring, policy research, preparing for debates and select committees
• Dealing with constituents’ telephone and mail enquiries promptly and diplomatically
• Liaising with journalists and public policy stakeholders
Education & Qualifications
2014 NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism, City College Brighton
As in Public Affairs, News Writing, and Multimedia Portfolio; Bs in Production and Law
2013 Cambridge CELTA English language teaching certificate, St Giles College,
Brighton
1994 – 1997 BA(hons) International Relations, Nottingham Trent University
Work sample links
Online professional portfolio including news, comment, review and travel writing
and links to page turning digital editions of Pro Landscaper Magazine and Aircraft Cabin
Management magazine
West Sussex Weekends – a local authority tourism website
www.west-sussex-weekends.com/putting-our-new-bikes-to-the-test
Opening chapter of The Places Between, a bicycle travelogue
http://theplacesbetween-toby.blogspot.co.uk/
References on request