GRANT BAILEY: CV
An experienced Copywriter (5+ years) in technical and creative sectors, with a background in marketing,
bid writing and journalism. Creative agency experience based in consumer PR. Experience in marketing
copywriting, producing internal collateral, social, web copy and SEO, newsletters, thought leadership
articles and ghostwriting. Key tranches of work include writing for specific formats and TOVs, creative
ideation and project management.
June 2022 – Present
FREELANCE COPYWRITER. SELF-EMPLOYED
Producing copy and lending copy and creative support to a growing suite of clients in the events, software and PR sectors. Key tasks have included:
Bid management and response
Copy editing
Scriptwriting and editing
Blogs and online articles
Email marketing and newsletters
Internal collateral
Regular contributor to the travel section of the London Economic. Contributing features and reviews for print and online. Sub-Editor of London In Stereo/Bristol In Stereo. Previously fulfilled commissions in the areas of tech and gaming. Skills in gig photography. Provided photo coverage for the Independent, the London Economic and Sailor Jerry.
March 2022 – June 2022
BID WRITER. BRIDEWELL CONSULTING
Managing and producing winning bids in the fields of cyber and data security. Compiling copy, copyediting and coordinating bid response with the wider team and department heads. Working within the Commercial team to identify new business opportunities and providing copy support across marketing material and collateral.
March 2020 – March 2022
COPYWRITER. LIVE GROUP
A core member of the Live Group content and marketing teams, providing copy support across the organisation, including proposals, scripts, pitch documents, external articles, email marketing, and social. Creative ideation in innovative approaches to the events industry, particularly virtual and hybrid events. Working closely with the marketing team to develop tone of voice across marketing materials. Involved in higher-level decision making regarding development of new products and tenders for business.
August 2017 – March 2020
SENIOR CREATIVE ACCOUNT MANAGER. 72POINT PR AGENCY
Managing PR news stories for 72Point’s clients to appear in national newspapers and publications. Writing page-ready copy and content, assembling additional materials (video, animation, photo sets etc.), campaign ideation, incorporating brand messages, liaising with clients, and newswire distribution. Key brands in roster include National Express, Virgin Media and Lyst. Key agencies include Freuds, FleishmanHillard Fishburn and Exposure. Key publications include the Independent, the Sun, the Mirror.
December 2015 – August 2017
CREATIVE ACCOUNT MANAGER & DIGITAL EXECUTIVE. 72POINT PR AGENCY
Account Manager duties alongside management of the SWNS Digital Newswire, distributing PR news stories to national news media.
December 2014 – Present
MUSIC EDITOR. THE LONDON ECONOMIC
1.6 million readers PCM. Managing our team of contributors. Sourcing opportunities for the website including interviews, reviews, news, editorial and events. Responsible for commissioning, creating, editing and uploading content.
October 2014 – December 2015
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE. 72POINT PR AGENCY
Providing sell-in for the stories generated by the creative team at 72Point. Contacting websites, blogs and journalists to ensure maximum online coverage. Social outreach manager.
April 2013 – October 2014
ONLINE RESEARCH COMMUNITY MANAGER. ONEPOLL
Planning and managing qualitative research projects run on the OpinionHub forum platform. Creating engaging content, managing OnePoll's social media channels, assisting in maintaining panel health.