Jane Cahane

Managed diverse freelance commissions including copywriting, editing marketing content, and researching/writing articles for various publications and clients. Provided in-house and remote sub-editing, proofreading, and temporary editorial management services for national and trade publications, creative agencies, and corporate clients.

Served as Senior Sub-Editor for Capital.com, managing workflow and liaising with international teams across diverse financial and cryptocurrency subject verticals. Performed substantive editing, mentored junior reporters, contributed content ideas, and managed multimedia assets while revising the editorial style guide.

Led The Investigative Journal as Editor-in-Chief, overseeing the entire editorial and production process for long-form investigative reports. Defined editorial and design styles, managed international authors and contributors, performed comprehensive editing and fact-checking, and handled layout and online production.

Served as Projects Communications Officer on a temporary contract for Wycliffe Bible Translators. Researched, wrote, edited, and produced project reports and fundraising materials for print and digital platforms, while also engaging with supporters.

Led the copy-editing team at Culture Trip, recruiting, training, and managing an international group of editors. Developed and implemented a comprehensive dual UK/US English editorial style guide and managed the content workflow across all platforms and channels.

Managed the Quality Assurance and Proofreading team at Skyworks Studio, overseeing QC for Sky's diverse digital and print advertising assets. Led the team in proofreading, digital quality control, and editing, while also updating the company's editorial style guide and contributing copywriting.

Managed the production of Recharge News weekly newspaper, overseeing print and digital editions from planning to final output. Led the production team, managed budgets and schedules, performed comprehensive sub-editing and layout, and coordinated with various international departments and external suppliers.

Operated as a Self-employed Freelance Journalist, Editor, and Proofreader for a diverse range of publishers and clients. Provided services including journalism, editing, sub-editing, proofreading, and localization (Americanizing/Anglicising) for books, magazines, and corporate materials.

Worked part-time as a Dance and EFL/Literacy Support Teacher for Bucks County Council and local schools. Taught dance classes, English as a Foreign Language, and provided literacy support and 1:1 tuition for students with special educational needs.

Served as Chief/Senior Sub-editor and Staff Writer for Incisive Media, working on various B2B financial publications. Progressed through sub-editing roles, wrote features and advertorials, and collaborated with clients on supplements and creative projects.

Served as a Temporary Senior Commissioning Editor and Freelance Editor for Quarto Publishing Group. Commissioned and edited a range of co-edition non-fiction book titles and provided Americanizing/Anglicising services.

Worked as a Senior Editor for Dragon's World and Paper Tiger, focusing on Children's and Adult Leisure Books. Managed editorial processes for book titles within the children's and adult leisure genres.

Served as Editorial Project Manager for Mosby Medical Books, part of Times Mirror International Publishers. Managed editorial projects related to medical books, overseeing processes from manuscript to publication.

Worked as Publications Editor for Mid-Africa Ministry (CMS). Responsible for editing and producing publications for the ministry.

Provided freelance sub-editing and proofreading services for Nature Magazine. Ensured accuracy, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines for scientific content.

Worked as a Proofreader for Science Magazine, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Reviewed content for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style to maintain publication quality.

Provided freelance copy-editing and proofreading services through agencies for various associations in Washington, DC. Worked on temporary contracts for clients in governmental, legal, pharmaceutical, and other sectors, ensuring content accuracy and clarity.

Completed a diploma program focusing on digital marketing strategies and techniques. Studied areas such as SEO, content marketing, and social media.

Activities and societies: Provided part-time teaching and learning support, including small-group literacy sessions and 1:1 tuition.

Obtained a qualification focused on providing learning support. Gained skills and knowledge in assisting students with educational needs.

Completed the Cambridge RSA CELTA qualification. Focused on practical training in English language teaching to adults.

Completed a Foundation program in Art & Design. Studied fundamental principles and practices in various art and design disciplines.

Obtained a Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Gained expertise in teaching English to non-native speakers.

Undertook graduate studies focusing on Applied English Linguistics and Arthurian Literature. Explored advanced topics in language structure and medieval literature.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree. Majored in English Literature and Creative Writing.

Grade: Honours

Graduated from secondary school with honours. Focused studies on English, French, and Art.