Oct 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 7 mos · United Kingdom

• Want to find out how to be featured in top publications? I run my own How to Secure Media Coverage workshops and live and pre-recorded webinars PLUS an online course helping PRs and businesses bolster their press coverage and improve their relationships with journalists.
• My pre-recorded webinars 'Lessons from a Journalist: How to Secure Media Coverage' which explain the importance of storytelling, how to pitch a journalist and how to take advantage of digital platforms (all packed with insider information of my 18 years' experience as a journalist) are available to stream from my website, suzannebearne.com.
• I've used my experience and knowledge to create an interactive course designed to help you or your client secure press coverage and build relationships with journalists.
• So whether you're a small business at the beginning of your journey or you work in PR or marketing, the course will help you feel more confident than ever in pitching to the media and be bouncing with new and fresh ideas of ways to land press coverage across TV, newspapers, radio, magazines, online titles and podcasts.
• I also offer online or face-to-face Power Hour sessions focused on helping brands, businesses, PR agencies and entrepreneurs work with the media and secure press coverage. I can also source journalists in your sector through my content network of journalists who can also media train, ghost write, and brainstorm story ideas.
• For further information, visit suzannebearne.com or email susiebearne AT hotmail DOT com.

Aug 2018 – Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 5 mos · London, United Kingdom

• I used to run and host the Guardian Masterclass 'What Journalists Want: A Masterclass for PRs, Marketers and Business Owners' until I set up my own in-person and online sessions.
• During the three-hour workshop, I explain the importance of storytelling and thinking creatively when it comes to securing media coverage. I offer guidance on working with the media and tips on how to build strong relationships with both staff and freelance journalists.
• The session also involves taking a closer look at how the media is changing and how you can take advantage of emerging digital platforms.
• I also run workshops throughout the year with PRs, small businesses and other organisations. An online version of the workshop will be made available at the start of 2019.
• Do email me at susiebearneAThotmailDOTcom if you'd like more information and prices.

Feb 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 3 mos · London, United Kingdom

• I'm a well-established sustainability-focused international freelance journalist with almost 20 years' experience of writing for publishers including the BBC, The Sunday Times, Guardian, the I Paper and Telegraph. I'm also a radio producer for BBC World Service, Radio 4's Today, and 5Live's Wake Up to Money.
• My work has appeared in a variety of titles including the Guardian, BBC, The Sunday Times, Observer, The Independent, Vogue, the I Paper, Positive News, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, The Business of Fashion, Metro, Women's Health, Stylist, The Big Issue, the Evening Standard, The Scotsman, the Times Educational Supplement, WGSN, Times Higher Education, Retail Week and Drapers.
• I've held commissioning editor roles at the Guardian which involved generating feature ideas, commissioning both freelancers and industry experts, and editing copy.
• In my copywriting capacity, I've written website copy, advertorials, leaflets and brochures for numerous clients. I am also available to proofread and edit.
• I also moderate and chair panel discussions and webinars.

May 2010 – Feb 2011 · 9 mos · London, United Kingdom

• During my time at Drapers, I built up a strong book of contacts across the industry and broke exclusive stories on the footwear, menswear and young fashion sectors for print and online. My work also appeared in sister title Retail Week.
• I also wrote brand profiles, analysis pieces, reported on trends from tradeshows in the UK and overseas, judged indie retailers and profiled some of the biggest names in the fashion industry.

Jan 2007 – May 2010 · 3 yrs 4 mos · London, United Kingdom

• I covered the fast-changing digital landscape with a particular focus on media, travel, ecommerce, ad networks and behavioural targeting.
• At New Media Age, I regularly broke some of the biggest stories in my sectors, interviewed the biggest names in the industry, wrote analysis pieces and longer features.
• I also wrote a weekly own column on the advertising industry, which was read by thousands of people.
• I covered the news editor position on several occasions.