Megan Geall CV
Experience
November 2019 - Present
FREELANCE JOURNALIST
Bylines: Glamour UK, Women's Health UK, Stylist's Strong Women, SquareMeal, London News Online and more
Remote
I'm a freelance journalist writing on topics such as food, fitness, lifestyle, events, current trends, women's issues, and sustainability.
I can effectively pitch, research, and write original and fresh content, working to deadlines with professionalism and attention to detail.
October 2022 - Present
COPYWRITER
The Cool Down
Remote
I am a freelance copywriter for The Cool Down, where I write about trending topics and the latest news in the climate change and sustainability industry with a focus on excellent SEO practice.
I effectively research complex topics, using and explaining scientific terminology around climate change to a growing audience.
This role also requires me to communicate remotely with an international team, based in the US.
January 2023
INTERN
Women's Health UK
House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, London
I spent two weeks as an intern for the digital and print team at Women's Health magazine. I wrote news stories, features, created social media content, and completed SEO-related tasks.
This also gave me newsroom experience and challenged me to adapt quickly to a new CMS, house style, and tone.
June 2022 - September 2022
DIGITAL INTERN
SquareMeal
London
I completed a three month internship with SquareMeal in which I wrote news and features on restaurants, event spaces, and private dining in London, the UK, and the UAE.
I created engaging content for both Instagram and TikTok and was trusted to manage the SquareMeal UAE social media page in my final month.
I also completed restaurant reviews and represented the brand at events.
November 2022 - Present
FREELANCE WRITER AND FOOD CRITIC
Foodepedia
Remote
I contribute to the site by writing restaurant reviews and creating social media content based on the food and experience, tapping into social media trends and highlighting viral food spots.
August 2022 - Present
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Empoword Journalism
Remote
I have worked with Empoword Journalism since November 2021; progressing from writer, to current affairs editor, to deputy editor, and now sharing the role of editor-in-chief with two others.
The platform gives a voice to minority, early-career journalists and I am responsible for managing the team, increasing brand reach, troubleshooting, and the final edit of all articles published on the site.
Education
2022-2023
City, University of London
MA Magazine Journalism
Final grade not yet awarded
I have gained a strong knowledge of news and features writing; building a media business; subbing; designing; media law and media ethics.
My modules included:
- Media Law
- Media Ethics
- Magazine Storytelling
- Magazine Production
- Data Journalism
- Sports Journalism
- Business of Media
- Final Project: Artificial Intelligence and Women's Fitness
2018-2021
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
BA (Hons) English and American Literature
2:1
I studied literature from Chaucer to the Contemporary, making connections across cultures, genres, and historical moments through a high level of critical analysis.
My modules included:
- Thinking Through Theory
- Literary Forms
- Mapping Identities
- Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama
- Declaring Independence: 19th Century US Literature
- Reading Victorian Literature
- American Modernities: US Literature in the 20th Century
- The New Woman: 1880-1920
- Harlem to Hogan's Alley: Black Writing in North America
- Utopia: Philosophy and Literature
- Dissertation: Who is the Modern Feminist? An Analysis of Contemporary Feminism in Helen Fielding’s Bridget Jones’s Diary and Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie
2011-2016
CHICHESTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
GCSEs
English Literature - A*
Chemistry - A*
Biology - A*
Physics - A*
Geography - A*
Latin - A*
French - A*
Citizenship - A*
Performing Arts - A*
Maths - A
Statistics - A
Dance - A
English Language - A
2016-2018
CHICHESTER HIGH SCHOOLS SIXTH FORM
A Levels
English Literature - A
Geography - A
Biology - C
Extended Project - A
Skills
Social Media: creating content, running and managing accounts, building an online presence and engagement across Instagram, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Snapchat
SEO Knowledge: use and practice of search engine optimisation to boost reach and Google rankings
Software Skills: WordPress CMS, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign, ProCreate, VSCO, Microsoft Office, Excel and Google Sheets
Other: basic coding in Python, data visualisation using DataWrapper and Flourish, media law, subbing, Google trends
Qualities and Attributes
Determined
Great attention-to-detail
Always punctual
English-speaking
Excellent spelling and grammar
Interests
Running (aiming to run my first marathon next year!)
Cooking and baking
Eating out and trying viral food spots
Dancing - trained from age 3-22
Exploring London, charity shops and coffee shops
Spending time with my dog
Very organised