Bio
I have a wealth of experience as a freelance journalist writing and editing features and news for national newspapers, consumer magazines, websites and professional journals. My work ranges from technical
I have a wealth of experience as a freelance journalist writing and editing features and news for national newspapers, consumer magazines, websites and professional journals.
My work ranges from technical health pieces for the medical press, contemporary health and psychology features for the national press to popular interviews for women's consumer titles.
I also write custom news feeds, blogs, newsletters, web copy, reports and other commercial assignments.
I have a full diploma in journalism, following an apprenticeship on local newspapers. I have worked shifts on many national newspapers and freelanced for both national newspapers and magazines.
I also have a Psychology BA Hons from Manchester University.
I am based in London, but can work remotely to cover all regions.
Specialist areas
Health (political, clinical and consumer), psychology, parenting, general lifestyle, profiles (first or third person interviews), relationships, travel (Daily Mail and The Times), popular science (including features for BBC Focus magazine). I write health and general features for national newspapers (The Times [Body&Soul], Observer, Daily Mail, Telegraph), popular health and general features for consumer magazines (including Readers Digest, Saga, Psychologies), and website (including Good Housekeeping online, Channel Four online, OnMedica among others). Available for commissions (writing and editing). Examples of articles available on request although many are on my website. Also available for writing and editing assignments for commercial or charitable organisations, academic organisations, and NGOs. Past clients include: Chemist Direct (I wrote the tips and advice section for the revamped website), Haberman, Healthspan, Anthrex, Nuada Medical Group, Vatech, among others. In addition I write custom news feeds/newsletters or blogs tailored to the client's readership/customers. Each feed can contain short topical and engaging articles with the client's online marketing objectives in mind. Contact: jocarlowe@blueyonder.co.uk Web: writing and editing with experience using a news CMS. PR: Available for writing and editing work. Examples of work at: www.jocarlowe.com