Jack Barton
@jackbarton
Confident and versatile writer and educator with 5+ years experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a confident and versatile writer and editor with over five years of experience across various industry contexts. My extensive background as a creative copywriter at Ad.net has honed my skills in delivering market-leading copy under competitive conditions. Additionally, my freelance work has refined my editing abilities and exposed me to diverse copywriting environments.
With over ten years of experience as a musician, composer, and music educator, I have developed exceptional project management skills and a natural ability to collaborate effectively within teams. My work spans multiple formats, including website copy, email content, and product reviews, showcasing my adaptability and creativity in writing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Academic Editor
Freelance
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Provided proofreading and editing services for PhD thesis submissions, focusing on formatting, citation evaluation, and grammar corrections. Utilized AI tools for preliminary error identification.
Academic Editor
Freelance
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Provided proofreading and editing services for PhD thesis submissions, focusing on grammar, formatting, and citation evaluation. Utilized AI tools for preliminary error identification.
Music Technology Teacher
Freelance
Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (5 years 11 months)
Delivered music technology tuition to primary school students, focusing on engaging lesson plans and mixed-media delivery using various tools and instruments.
Live Session Pianist
Freelance
Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (5 years 11 months)
Performed as a pianist for various tours and festivals across Europe, collaborating with artists and showcasing skills in diverse venues. Regularly appeared in London as a jazz sideman.
Music Technology Teacher
Freelance
Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)
Delivered music technology tuition to primary school students, focusing on diverse musical tastes and abilities through innovative lesson planning and mixed-media delivery.
Composer & Sound Designer
Freelance
Jan 2015 - Jan 2024 (9 years)
Created music and sound design for various media projects, collaborating with arts institutions and contributing to video games and theatre productions.
Live Session Pianist
Freelance
Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (5 years 11 months)
Performed as a pianist for various tours and festivals across Europe, showcasing versatility in live performance settings and collaboration with other artists.
Composer & Sound Designer
Freelance
Jan 2015 - Jan 2024 (9 years)
Created music and sound design for various media projects, collaborating with arts institutions and producing soundtracks for films and theatre productions.
Creative Copywriter
WYRD Studio
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Responsible for contracted copywriting for a creative agency specializing in WEB3. Delivered targeted and impactful copy across various formats including website and email copy, while collaborating with a global client to rebrand their services.
Creative Copywriter
WYRD Studio
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Responsible for contracted copywriting for a creative agency specializing in WEB3. Delivered impactful copy in response to client briefs, including website and email content, while collaborating with a global client to rebrand their services.
Product Review Content Writer & Editor
Ad.net
Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Published over 500 product review articles across various categories, ensuring adherence to strict formatting guidelines and SEO best practices. Managed article performance and collaborated with junior writers.
Product Review Content Writer & Editor
Ad.net
Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Published over 500 product review articles across various categories, requiring in-depth research and adherence to strict formatting guidelines. Managed article performance using SEO tools.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Goldsmiths, University of London
Postgraduate Certificate, Composition
2021 -
Activities and societies: Analysis of 20th Century Repertoire and deployment of AI tools for editing.
Pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Composition, providing proofreading and editing services for PhD thesis submissions and engaging in advanced studies of orchestration and harmony.
Goldsmiths, University of London
MMus, Sonic Arts
2018 - 2020
Grade: Distinction
Activities and societies: Specialisation in Electroacoustic Composition; Classical Piano Performance; Philosophy of Music.
Completed a Master of Music in Sonic Arts with a focus on studio composition, multimedia composition, and multichannel audio and video editing. The thesis topic was Granular Emergence as a Structure for Audiovisual Motion.
University of Manchester
BMus, Music
2013 - 2016
Grade: First Class Hons.
Activities and societies: Engaged in extensive music theory and performance studies.
Earned a Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours, focusing on various aspects of music including electroacoustic composition and classical repertoire analysis.
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