Ben Weaver
Conceptual creative. Copywriter. Online editor.
At A Glance
| Job Title | Copywriter, online editor |
| Industry | Writing, Design & Creative, Digital Media, Music |
| Profession | Writer |
| Expertise | Writing, Author, Copywriting, Critic, Editing, Journalism, Screenwriting, Other, Blogging, Playwriting, Poetry, Proof Reading |
| Level | Management |
| Availability | Looking for Work |
| Location | UK |
| Will relocate | Yes |
| Residency / Visa | International Freelancing |
My Loop
About Me
I'm an English writer and interactive content editor with over ten years' experience in the music and entertainment industry. Basically speaking, your go-to guy for sharp copy and creative direction.
I essentially combine copywriting and journalism with marketing and promotional strategy, working primarily with companies and corporations that require some creative foresight.
You’d be forgiven for finding my background somewhat colourful and my career path just a tad unconventional; I started out (mid-nineties) as a recording artist and lyricist (co-frontman for Aspects) while freelancing for various print publications. Towards the end of the naughties I could be found in New Zealand, where I worked for Satellite Media, the country’s leading independent entertainment company.
To date, I’ve worked alongside companies such as Sony, Universal, EMI, Warner, Coca-Cola, Vodafone, Omnifone and Kiwibank and with magazines such as Knowledge, Undercover, Black, Back 2 Basics and Rip It Up among others.
Today my work is increasingly varied—I've recently relocated to London and am currently involved in several ongoing freelance projects.
I am open to offers both freelance and permanent.
Portfolio 11 Items
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IBM
(7)
GuruOnline
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In print
(9)
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Ogilvy
(6)
Copywriting for published materials on a freelance basis.
Content for various corporate clients. Included print documents, DM and online. -
Gainsbourger
(1)
Onlne blog from vibrant fashion agency
Robinson Pfeffer: www.gainsbourger.com -
Rip It Up
(2)
Editor, Rip It Up website. Providing daily music news, social media (including Twitter etc.), video content and advertising; various promotional campaigns with music, film and gaming industries.
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Vodafone Music
(4)
Editor, Vodafone Music Australia and NZ. Web and WAP content: news, interviews, features, gig listings, playlists and competitions; strategy, account direction and client/label relations.
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Kiwi Connector
(2)
Editor, Kiwi Connector. An interactive space for online bankers (Kiwibank), with giveaways, competitions and fresh daily content; providing social media such as Twitter and Facebook, daily video content and promotional…
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Black Magazine
(1)
Freelance features for NZ's swishest fashion mag.
Published twice yearly. -
MusicStation
(2)
Content editor for Australia and NZ WAP application. Providing daily news items, promo exclusives and population of all content.
"Omnifone is the leading independent provider of unlimited music services globally.… -
Interviews
(18)
A selection of music types I've interviewed.
Some for magazines, others for websites. -
Aspects
(2)
Recording artist, emcee (*Mantis).
"The brightest hopes for British Hip Hop." The Guardian
"Fast, funky, upbeat, lusty, lively and drop dead dope." NME
"Genuinely original Hip Hop." The Independent
