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Roxanne Clark

@roxanneclark

Freelance copy editor and proofreader specializing in journalistic and digital writing.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for roles where I can copy edit, proofread, and shape clear, publishable writing—preferably within media or digital teams. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value strong style standards, and want continuous growth through constructive feedback.

I’m a post-graduate creative writing student who builds stronger stories through thoughtful copy editing, proofreading, and line editing. I enjoy working from provided style guides and delivering documented, practical feedback that helps clients publish with confidence.

Since 2020, I’ve worked on a wide range of materials, including essays (secondary school through university), novella manuscripts, and ESL (English Second Language) written pieces. I’m especially comfortable editing for clarity, coherence, and legibility—while keeping your voice intact.

Alongside freelance work, I’ve gained hands-on newsroom and media production experience through BBC Radio Sussex placement work and digital editor tasks. I contributed to Vox pops, edited sound clips, organised interviews, wrote bulletins, and created social media videos for BBC Radio Sussex.

I’m motivated by growth, deadlines, and learning from every workplace experience. Whether I’m editing fiction, preparing journalistic copy, or supporting digital publishing, I bring reliability, efficiency, and a careful eye for detail.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Barista (Costa Night Shift)

Costa

Dec 2025 - Present (7 months)

Works the night shift at a 24-hour Costa, serving customers and preparing the shop for the day shift while keeping operations running smoothly. Builds adaptability for unexpected scenarios and supports customers with empathy.

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Current

Freelance Proofreader/Editor

Freelance

Jun 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Provided copy editing and proofreading for essays, novella manuscripts, and ESL (English Second Language) written pieces. Followed client style guides and delivered documented feedback on required edits.

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Manuscript Copy Editor

John Newton

May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)

Line edited and proofread the manuscript for the novel 'By the Collective' and provided notes within a reasonable deadline. Edited the final piece based on the materials supplied.

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Digital Editor (Freelance)

BBC Radio Sussex

Jan 2023 - Feb 2023 (1 month)

Produced advertising videos for BBC Radio Sussex’s Love Tour by collecting footage and images across multiple locations and editing them into social media videos. Delivered content for weekly social media use based on the footage captured.

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Proofreader and Copy Editor

Bangor University

Jun 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years)

Assisted a PhD student by copy editing and proofreading an English Literature dissertation. Delivered detailed feedback while meeting deadlines to improve the dissertation's coherence.

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Sales Assistant - Nightingale

Nightingale House Charity Shop

Oct 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Organised shelves and designed displays while helping customers with purchases. Worked independently and with a team of volunteers to support shop operations.

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Shop Assistant/Waitress

Acorn Antiques

Oct 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 5 months)

Worked in alternating roles as a waitress in the café and as a shop assistant in the main shop in a fast-paced environment. Handled customer service, trader stock tracking, stall cleaning/organisation, communication between traders and clients, and sales support.

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Digital Resources

Bangor University

Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 (3 months)

Supported the Japanese Society by researching, designing, and constructing multiple PowerPoints on Japanese culture for undergraduate students. Created informative presentations with appropriate content coverage.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of Brighton

Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing

2023 - 2024

Grade: 2:1

Postgraduate MA Creative Writing where she developed writing skills across multiple genres and strengthened proofreading/editing abilities. Completed the course with progress toward a 2:1 and gained publishing knowledge for industry and self-publishing.

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University of Brighton

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Journalism

2020 - 2023

Grade: 2:1

BA(Hons) Journalism achieved a 2:1, developing practical mixed-media journalism skills and critical investigation through dissertation work. Also studied media law to understand journalistic rights and publication constraints.

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Coleg Cambria

A Levels and AS Level, A-Level Studies

2018 - 2020

Grade: A–C

Completed A Levels and an AS level, achieving grades in the A–C range. Subjects included English Language and Literature combined, Media Studies, Welsh Baccalaureate, and Sociology.

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Oxford Open Learning

A Level, Spanish

2018 - 2020

Grade: E

Studied A Level Spanish, completing the qualification over the 2018–2020 period. Achieved an E grade.

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Ysgol Bryn Alyn

GCSEs, General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)

2013 - 2018

Grade: 9 GCSEs (A–D)

Completed GCSEs, achieving grades in the A–D range across nine subjects. Includes English, Maths, and Science.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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