Hello, my name's Hannah.
I am a dynamic writer and editor with 10+ years of experience producing SEO-optimised, audience-driven content across digital and print platforms, with proven expertise in developing editorial strategies, managing teams, and delivering high-quality, engaging content.
Experience
Freelance Writer & Contributor
📍 Various publications & channels | 2014 – 2019 / Jan 2025-PRESENT
- Created articles, guides and video scripts for platforms such as Digital Spy, ScreenRant, Dexerto, Escapist, WatchMojo, The Mary Sue, AnimeFeminist and more.
- Produced original social media content (video scripts) to drive engagement.
- Adapted writing style to suit diverse audience demographics while maintaining brand consistency.
Editor
📍 Buzz Magazine | Sep 2021 – Dec 2024
Wales' premier arts & culture publication, print circulation: 30,000/month, online reach: 500,000+ annually
- Directed the content strategy for print and digital platforms, increasing annual online views from 40,000 to 500,000.
- Managed a team of writers, marketers and designers, maintaining high editorial standards and meeting deadlines.
- Led an SEO-focused relaunch, optimising content for keyword rankings and audience engagement.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to secure exclusive coverage, expanding audience reach, authority, and partnerships.
Features Writer / Section Lead
📍 CBR | June 2017 – Oct 2021
Entertainment news platform with 60M+ monthly users
- Founded and managed the Anime/Manga Features section, commissioning up to 15 articles daily.
- Increased weekly organic traffic by 1 million through SEO-optimised, audience-focused content.
- Built partnerships with industry leaders like Crunchyroll and Viz Media for exclusive interviews and content.
- Trained and mentored a team of writers remotely, fostering a collaborative and innovative editorial environment.
Skills
- 📌 Writing & Creativity - Exceptional writing and editing skills
- 📌 Digital Strategy – Crafting and executing editorial calendars aligned with brand objectives
- 📌 SEO & Audience Growth – Leveraging data to optimise content, increase reach, and track performance metrics
- 📌 Content Production – Self-managing workflows, scheduling, and maintaining editorial standards
- 📌 Team Leadership & Collaboration – Guiding writers, experts, marketers and designers to produce engaging on-brand content
- 📌 Tools & Technologies – Expert in WordPress, Trello, Asana and FlatPlan, ensuring seamless content uploads and updates; remote working tools and Google and Microsoft packages
Education
BA (Hons) Art and Creative Writing (First Class), Lancaster University, Year of Graduation: 2012
Internships & Awards
- New Writer's Bursary, Literature Wales (2016)
- Museum Assistant, Fashion & Textile Museum (2013-14)
- Exhibition assistant, Department of Theatre & Performance, Victoria & Albert Museum (2012)
- Editorial assistant, Fiction, Hachette (2012)
- Editorial assistant, Children's books, Little, Brown (2012)
- Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Lancaster University (2009)
Other achievements
🏆 Crunchyroll's Anime Awards - Judge (2020, 2021)
🥇 WordPress Notable Read of 2014
🤝 Equality & Diversity (including unconscious bias) trained
📚 Former librarian (sorting shelves is still a low-key passion of mine)
Interests
✍️ Aspiring fantasy & romance novelist
🫶 Passionate inclusivity advocate
📺 Pop culture nerd
🎲 Role-playing games