helen nesbitt

head of content

About

I'm an experienced communications professional with a background working in house and for agencies across media relations and broader communications campaigns. I'm a creative copywriter with a track record of producing content for a range of formats including press releases, blog posts, articles, reports, websites, case studies, awards submissions and direct mail. I'm currently Head of Content at communications agency Farrer Kane, based in Clerkenwell, London. I work on copywriting assignments, research projects and social media. I also take on occasional freelance projects. I tweet @helennesbitt, or you can contact me at Farrer Kane on 020 7415 7154.

Country

united kingdom

City

london

Industry

public relations and communications

Skill

copywriting, press releases, media relations, corporate communications, editing, public relations, copy editing, creative writing, proofreading, content management, editorial, strategic media relations

Experience

consultant

hospitality training foundation

1997-10 - 1999-10 · 2 yrs 1 mo

As a Consultant in the Standards Development Department I researched and wrote case studies and organised seminars and workshops for employers in the hospitality industry.

research assistant

corporate positioning services

1997-1 - 1997-10 · 10 mos

account manager

infinite spada

1999-1 - 2003-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

head of content

farrer kane

2013-4 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos

Farrer Kane is a fresh-faced, fast-growing communications agency founded by senior professionals who have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of the industry over the last 15 years.We know the power of good communication but its effectiveness is often lost amid industry jargon, lack of commercial direction and poor measurement. We aim to change this.Clients call upon us when brand building and profile-raising are needed to support or create business growth, if undergoing a period of change or when trying to avoid the spotlight.Done well, communication campaigns are integrated and multi-channel, which is why our services cover a range of disciplines from public relations and social media engagement to crisis management and brand building.We provide clients with straight-talking advice and clever execution. We build businesses and protect reputations.

communications manager

english heritage

2003-1 - 2007-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Covered a maternity contract as Communications Manager at English Heritage. I led on communications for three of the organisation's regional teams, and worked on national projects including PR for the Heritage at Risk Register, working as part of a job-share.