About me
I am a freelance journalist with 10 years experience gained through working in newspapers, radio and PR. I am available for commissions big or small, national or regional and I’m also happy to take on other writing jobs such as press releases, leaflets or blog content.
I specialise in writing about beer and feminism (which might seem an odd combination, but you’d be surprised how often the two overlap) but coming from a reporting background am able to write about most things. I write for national newspapers, such as The Guardian and The Times, for specialist/trade publications such as CAMRA’s BEER magazine and The Publican’s Morning Advertiser and for regional publications, including Somerset Life in which I have a monthly column which has nothing to do with beer or feminism.
As well as writing jobs I also offer PR consultancy, which encompasses professional advice and press office services. My experience in this field comes from the five years I spent managing a regional press office for the RSPB. You can read more about my PR work by visiting that section of the site, which also includes examples of my work in this field.
Examples of my other work can be found in the Cuttings section and in the Journalism section you can find out where I did my training and a little about my reporting career.
I can also provide a variety of media training services. You can find out more about this in the Everything Else section, where there is also a bit more about me and some of my photos.
As well as the above I try to find time to keep up my two blogs, one about beer and the other on the theme of feminist issues.
Please contact me to discuss commissions, fees and availability.
I am a freelance journalist with 10 years experience gained through working in newspapers, radio and PR. I am available for commissions big or small, national or regional and I’m also happy to take on other writing jobs such as press releases, leaflets or blog content.
I specialise in writing about beer and feminism (which might seem an odd combination, but you’d be surprised how often the two overlap) but coming from a reporting background am able to write about most things. I write for national newspapers, such as The Guardian and The Times, for specialist/trade publications such as CAMRA’s BEER magazine and The Publican’s Morning Advertiser and for regional publications, including Somerset Life in which I have a monthly column which has nothing to do with beer or feminism.
As well as writing jobs I also offer PR consultancy, which encompasses professional advice and press office services. My experience in this field comes from the five years I spent managing a regional press office for the RSPB. You can read more about my PR work by visiting that section of the site, which also includes examples of my work in this field.
Examples of my other work can be found in the Cuttings section and in the Journalism section you can find out where I did my training and a little about my reporting career.
I can also provide a variety of media training services. You can find out more about this in the Everything Else section, where there is also a bit more about me and some of my photos.
As well as the above I try to find time to keep up my two blogs, one about beer and the other on the theme of feminist issues.
Please contact me to discuss commissions, fees and availability.
I am a qualified journalist with a background in newspapers, radio and PR. I am currently available as a writer, public relations adviser, broadcaster or anything else you might employ a journalist to do!
To discuss commissions, rates and availability contact me at: sophieatherton@btinternet.com or on +44 (0)7946 112025
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