ABOUT MICHELLE
I am an award-nominated editor, writer and presenter based in London. My work has been published and syndicated around the world, from exclusives with stars like Angelina Jolie and Sir Mo Farah, to interviews with experts in their field such as Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué, designer Kelly Hoppen and British astronaut Major Tim Peake.
I have been editorial director of Vantage Media since 2019, editing award-nominated luxury lifestyle magazine Tempus and contract publication Burlingtons Magazine (launched 2020). Prior to joining Tempus in 2017, I spent six years at HELLO! Magazine where I secured major features across the brand's 30 global editions and contributed to sister-magazines Hello Fashion and Hola Fashion.
As a live host, I have presented panel events at Showmasters conventions since 2016, including London Film and Comic Con and Destination Star Trek, and hosted short film premieres at Bafta 195 (such as Spaghetti, above). I'm proud to be an NCTJ industry advisor for PA Training.
AWARDS
2021 BSME Awards
Shortlisted: Editor of the Year – Independent
2020 BSME Awards
Shortlisted: Editor of the Year – Independent
2008 Brunel University
Winner: Gompertz Prize for English
EXPERIENCE
2018-Present
Vantage Media Limited
Editorial Director (2019-present)
Director of Digital Media (2018-2019)
Key projects:
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Editor of Tempus Magazine (since October 2019)
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Editor of Burlingtons Magazine (launched June 2020)
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Digital Editor of Tempus Online (2017-2019)
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Project Manager for Volopa rebrand and digital content (2018-19)
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Managing creative team, liaising with sales and production and overseeing company growth strategies
2017-2018
Tempus Media
Digital Editor
Key achievements:
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Led the concept, development, testing and launch of tempusmagazine.co.uk, the UK's first independent daily luxury news website
2011-2017
HELLO! Ltd
Video Co-ordinator (2016-2017)
International Features Writer (2012-2017)
International Assistant (2011-2012)
Key achievements:
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Establishing in-house video department
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Working across 30 global titles
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Developed strategy for film premieres and award events that increased A-list coverage for the Group
2010
West Essex Life (Archant)
Acting Editor, six months
Key achievements:
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Developed sales-led review feature that was rolled out across Archant's free distribution titles nationwide
2009-2010
Mwaah Magazine
Features Writer
Key achievements:
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Member of editorial staff through the concept and launch of independent local Herts/Essex women's magazine