From: Poland
Location: Warszawa
On Useme since 11 January 2024
I am a British journalist, translator, writer and editor with over 20 years' professional experience. I currently work full-time on the Polish Press Agency's English news service as a translator and editor of Polish news stories, chiefly in the domains of politics, economics and current affairs. I have previously held a number of editorial positions at publications and newswires as well as at an EU agency. In addition, I do freelance translation, proofreading and editing work for a number of clients ranging from book publishers to public administration. An aspiring novelist and non-fiction writer, I take pleasure in crafting engaging texts tailored to the needs of the client.
Aug 2017 - Now
Polish Press Agency (PAP)
Translated daily news stories, proofread and copy edited the work of other translators for PAP’s daily subscription service, also wrote short form stories for the PAP English language website, The First News.
Jun 2015 - Oct 2017
Freelance
Performed freelance writing, editing and translation work for a range of freelance clients.
Jun 2010 - Jun 2015
Frontex
As editor for the EU's border control agency my duties centred on creating, developing and running a 12-page monthly publication on border control and migration-related issues, as well as creating media and other external communications materials.
Jan 2008 - Oct 2008
Interfax Central Europe
Working under the Editor in Chief of the Warsaw office of an English-language news agency, I helped coordinate international news feeds from the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland for Russia’s dominant news service.
Nov 2006 - Dec 2007
New Warsaw Express
I was responsible for production of a bi-weekly printed news magazine and weekly PDF news digest for the English speaking international community in Warsaw, managing the editorial office, sales team and freelance contributors.
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