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Jon King
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Glastonbury, United Kingdom
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I am a published author, screenwriter, journalist and copy editor with more than 30 years experience. I am also well versed in writing copy for web, blog and pretty much all media platforms.
Prior to the publication of my first book I was Senior Editor of several high street magazines in the UK - Reality Magazine, Odyssey Magazine and Xtreme Magazine. I am currently the author of six published books, including two novels, and I have also written four commissioned screenplays as well as two low-budget screenplays for the British Film Institute.
My other interests include making music, and in this regard I have produced many recordings and I have also composed music for video and film. Over the years I have found that freelancing is the perfect way for me to utilise my various skills to maximum effect.
Prior to the publication of my first book I was Senior Editor of several high street magazines in the UK - Reality Magazine, Odyssey Magazine and Xtreme Magazine. I am currently the author of six published books, including two novels, and I have also written four commissioned screenplays as well as two low-budget screenplays for the British Film Institute.
My other interests include making music, and in this regard I have produced many recordings and I have also composed music for video and film. Over the years I have found that freelancing is the perfect way for me to utilise my various skills to maximum effect.
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United States
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United Kingdom
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Germany
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Lithuania
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Denmark
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Norway
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Finland
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Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
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My experience
2009 - 2019
job
Website Manager
Earthfare Ltd.
Managing a large e-commerce website for a well-known health food store, working with an e-commerce template platform, designing the website structurally and visually, populating the website with product images and descriptions, writing product descriptions, designing / editing images and banners etc, writing other content for the website, managing the website's Google Ads and Google Shopping campaigns, learning and applying new SEO skills, using Google Analytics, designing and maintaining the website's blog, writing articles for the blog, managing the website's social media platforms, customer service, and generally managing the team of website and dispatch staff.
Internet, Customer service, Customer relations, Database administration, Excel sheets, Blogger, Blog design, Social media management, Social media content, Social Media, E-commerce, Online customer service, Web content writing, Blogging, Editing, Writing, Image Editing, Graphics / layouts, Graphic design, Social media ads, Google analytics, Seo, Web content management
2017 - 2019
job
Screenwriter
Sporting Films Ltd.
I was headhunted by top commercials director Ben Jones in conjunction with Sporting Films Ltd to write the screenplay for his first major feature film release. Ben Jones had read one of my earlier screenplays had admired my writing style to the extent that it inspired him to commission me for this project.
Screenwriter, Writing, Editing, Research, Character development, Storytelling, Film making
2016 - 2017
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Screenwriter
Sporting Films Ltd.
I was commissioned by the production company, Sporting Films Ltd, to write a screenplay with a musical theme. As well as writing the screenplay and working closely with the producer and director, this also gave me the opportunity to write and produce the film's music, which included 12 songs written specifically for the main character, the talented young singer and front man of an up-and-coming rock band.
Screenwriter, Writing, Editing, Character development, Music production, Songwriting, Film making
2011 - 2014
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Author
Pohland Cinema Ltd.
I was commissioned by the film production company, Pohland Cinema Ltd, to adapt one of my screenplays into book form. This was a useful exercise in terms of writing experience as one would, as a rule, adapt a book into a screenplay. In any even the result was my second novel and the third of my bestselling books on the death of Princess Diana, entitled: 'The Cut-Out'. Please see my Amazon author profile here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jon-King/e/B0034P6FXE/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
Screenwriter, Writing, Editing, Character development, Storytelling, Film making, Book adaptation
2008 - 2012
project
Website Manager
I ran my own alternative news website called 'Conscious Ape'. This involved me writing articles, blogs and social media posts, editing images and uploading them, designing the website structurally and in terms of its functionality, conducting interviews for the website and for the website's associated radio show, 'Jon King's Conscious Ape Radio Show' (see my project titled 'Radio Broadcaster'), and generally managing and maintaining the website with new and topical news stories.
Personal website, Website copy, Blogging, Social Media, Social media content, Web content, Web content writing, Editing, Image Editing, Graphic design, Graphics / layouts, Web content management, Public speaking, TV, Radio
2010 - 2011
job
Screenwriter
Pohland Cinema Ltd.
I was commissioned by Pohland Cinema, Berlin, to write a screenplay based on one of my novels. As well as writing the screenplay this also involved me liaising with the producer and director and generally improving my skills in film making, story telling, character development, story and character arc, and also to learn new techniques and disciplines in the craft of screenwriting.
Screenwriter, Writing, Editing, Character development, Storytelling, Film making
2009 - 2010
project
Radio Broadcaster
I hosted my own alternative news radio show based on the content of my popular alternative news website,'Conscious Ape'. The show was called Jon King's Conscious Ape Radio Show, and was broadcast weekly online.
Broadcaster, Radio, Podcast, Journalism, Digital communication, Communication, Social Media, Writing, Team management
2004 - 2007
job
Author
SPI Books, New York.
I authored the second of my three bestselling books on the death of Princess Diana, entitled: 'Princess Diana: The Evidence' (SPI Books, New York). Please see my Amazon author profile here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jon-King/e/B0034P6FXE/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
Author, Writing, Editing, Researching, Investigative journalism, Journalism, Public speaking, TV, Radio, Communication
2002 - 2007
job
Screenwriter
VIP Films Ltd.
I was commissioned by VIP Films, Pinewood Studios, England, to adapt one of my books to screen. As well as writing the screenplay this also involved me liaising with the producer and director and generally learning new skills in film making, story telling, character development, story and character arc, as well the unique specifics in the craft of screenwriting.
Screenwriter, Writing, Editing, Film making, Book adaptation, Character development
2003 - 2005
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Screenwriter
UK Film Council (now British Film Institute).
I was commissioned and funded by the old UK Film Council (now the British Film Institute, or BFI) to write a screenplay about the impact of the Israeli Occupation on a West Bank Palestinian family during the Second Intifada. As well as writing the screenplay this involved me travelling to Israel and the West Bank to research the story in a hands-on fashion. The film was called 'Sticks And Stones'.
Screenwriter, Writing, Editing, Researching, Storytelling, Character development, Film making
2001 - 2003
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Senior Editor
Hyde Publishing.
I was senior editor of investigative magazine, 'Odyssey', overseeing a three-person editorial team, contributing articles and features for each edition, sub-editing articles and generally editing and pulling the whole magazine together, on time and on budget, every month. I was also responsible for liaising with and guiding our graphic design team and our printer in terms of magazine layout and final product.
English text and language editing, Copy editing, Write articles, Writing, Conduct interviews, Meet deadlines, Team Leadership, Remote team management, Team development, Communication, Graphic design
1997 - 2002
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Author
SPI Books, New York.
I authored the first of my three bestselling books on the death of Princess Diana, entitled: 'Princess Diana: The Hidden Evidence' (SPI Books, New York). As well as authoring the book, this involved in-depth research and investigative work and a great deal of self-motivation and discipline! Please see my Amazon author profile here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jon-King/e/B0034P6FXE/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
Author, Writing, Editing, Journalism, Investigative journalism, Researching, Public speaking, TV, Radio
1999 - 2000
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Senior Editor
Hyde Publishing.
I was senior editor of the UK high street lifestyle magazine, 'Xtreme', which essentially covered all aspects of extreme lifestyles. In this capacity I managed a six-person editorial team, contributed articles and features for each edition, sub-edited articles and generally edited and pulled the whole magazine together, on time and on budget, every month. I was also responsible for liaising with and guiding our two-person graphic design team and our printer in terms of magazine layout and final product.
English editing and proofreading, English text and language editing, Copy editing, Write articles, Writing, Conduct interviews, Meet deadlines, Team Leadership, Team management, Team development, Communication, Graphic design
1994 - 1999
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Senior Editor
Reality Publishing.
I was senior editor of one of the UK's biggest selling monthly 'X-File' style magazines in the 1990s, overseeing a four-person editorial team, writing articles and features, copyediting articles and generally editing and piecing the magazine together, on time and on budget, every month. I was also responsible for liaising with and guiding our graphic designers and printers in terms of magazine layout and final product.
English text and language editing, Copy editing, Writing, Write articles, Conduct interviews, Meet deadlines, Team Leadership, Team management, Team development, Communication, Graphic design
1996 - 1998
job
Author
Hodder & Stoughton Publishers.
While working as Senior Editor of Reality Magazine in 1996 I was headhunted by top UK book publisher, Hodder & Stoughton, and commissioned to write my first major book release, 'Cosmic Top Secret: The Unseen Agenda'. The book was an investigative work, and so involved a lot of research and in-depth investigation, as well as a great deal of self-motivation and self-discipline. You can find the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jon-King/e/B0034P6FXE/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
Author, Writing, Editing, Journalism, Investigative journalism, Researching
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