Tim Collins
Writer, Editor & Content Consultant
3 Wavertree Court
66b The Broadway
Mill Hill
NW7 3TE--uk.linkedin.com/in/timcollins
Why I love writing
I’m an experienced storyteller who enjoys nothing more than sinking my teeth into new
information and cutting through complexity to craft engaging copy. I’m at my best when
I’m taking on a steep learning curve and getting to grips with big ideas, or digging into the
details to find out how something works. Following a 10-year career in journalism
of which was spent covering developments in science and technology
– much
– I'm now helping
some of the world’s leading businesses and organisations to produce narrative-led
content that captivates audiences, C-suite executives, and key decision makers.
Who I’ve worked with
Freelance Writer and Editor, Remote, July 2023 - Present
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Creating brochures, web copy, and thought leadership content for payment
specialists Giesecke+Devrient
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Writing and editing Go To Market packs and sales decks for logistics experts Avery
Dennison
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Devising brand strategy copy for retail category data providers North Star
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Demonstrating sector expertise and product value through blog content for
restaurant automation business Hi Auto
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Editing internal policy documents and external communications to ensure brand
consistency for live events and experiential marketing agency ACA Live
Content & PR Marketing Manager, Blackfinch Group, Remote, February
2023 - July 2023
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Crafted content showcasing financial investment products and expert knowledge
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Raised company’s profile in the press by securing a steady stream of coverage
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Answered press enquiries and supplied quick and confident C-suite responses
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Created and finalised award submissions to help showcase the business
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Developed strategy and coordinated the efforts of a team of colleagues
Writer, distillery, Remote, May 2021 - October 2022
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Crafted B2B case studies for AWS, Doit, Google Cloud, Stripe, Okta, and others
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Created short-form B2C copy for YouTube, Microsoft, and others
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Interviewed C-suite executives at a range of multinationals on behalf of clients
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Highlighted developments in key client focus areas such as sustainability & DEI
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Shared my lived experience of mental health and neurodivergence challenges
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Fostered a more inclusive and safer work culture as Wellbeing Champion
Freelance Content Consultant, Science Group, Remote, October 2020 –
April 2021
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Fixed contract to create B2B marketing and communications content
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Interviewed in-house experts on highly complex R&D fields across multiple verticals
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Produced copy for white papers, thought leadership, PR, social assets, and more
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Focused on umbrella topics, such as sustainability, that impact the group
Freelance Communications and Content Consultant, Think Ahead,
London, Sep 2019 – October 2020
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Fixed contract to lend my media & comms expertise to this mental health charity
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Interviewed graduates on its social work programme to develop content ideas
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Produced copy and content for a variety of internal and external audiences
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Developed ghostwritten articles published in The Guardian and other news outlets
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Utilised video, images, and written content for a targeted recruitment campaign
Science & Technology UK Editor, MailOnline, London, Oct 2018 - Aug 2019
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Led a team of specialist reporters and set the agenda for our daily coverage
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Edited all articles to ensure consistent style, tone, content, and accuracy
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Pitched content to the site’s publisher and senior staff during twice daily briefings
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Created engaging and SEO-informed headlines and copy to attract audiences
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Mentored junior colleagues to help improve their work and specialist knowledge
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Measured analytics performance and refined our output accordingly
Science & Technology Senior Reporter, MailOnline, London, Dec 2016 –Oct
2018
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Wrote pristine, informative, and engaging copy to extremely tight deadlines
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Developed in-depth knowledge of numerous highly complex research areas
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Pitched exclusive articles and features ideas to the section editor weekly
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Honed my interviewing skills in conversations with experts and other leaders
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Deployed high-resolution images to create visually engaging picture features
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Edited colleagues’ copy and ran the section in the editor’s absence
Communities Editor, MailOnline, London, Mar 2014 to Feb 2017
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Led a team responsible for moderating user-generated content and comments
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Assessed breaking news for legal, ethical, and other problematic issues
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Anticipated reaction to content from our audience and social media community
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Responded to correspondence from our readership and the wider community
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Received regular training on media law and regulatory compliance
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Monitored developments in politics, current affairs, and legal briefings
Multimedia Reporter, KM Group, Kent, June 2011 – June 2014
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Worked across multiple publications, including newspapers, magazines, TV & radio
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Developed journalistic practices such as interviewing, research, and writing
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Produced in-depth news, analysis, and features to strict publication deadlines
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Ensured delivery of online content before competing organisations in the region
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Produced high-quality audio, video, and stills for use online and in broadcasts
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Ensured community engagement by developing an active social media presence
Where I’ve studied
2020
Mental Health First Aid Certificate, MHFA England
2011
Level 3 Diploma in Journalism (Merit), NCTJ
2010 - 2011
Journalism Master’s Degree (Merit), Kingston University
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature (2:1), University of Kent
