Ms Olwyn Hocking
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Olwyn
Media
Manuscripts, factual books, academic publications, theses and dissertations, policy papers, company literature, integrated media, newsletters, website content
Qualifications and awards
BA Politics, Philosophy & Economics (Oxford University); National Council for Training of Journalists; Proofreading by Distance Learning (Publishing Training Centre) 2004; Accredited Life Coach; Fellow, Royal Television Society
Experience
Freelance since 2003 (wide range of clients); Scottish Parliament 2016-2021 (part-time); head of regional/local programmes (BBC, 1995–2002); controller, regional programmes (Tyne Tees Television, 1991–95); sport websites (BBC, 2002–03)
Training
Grammar refreshers; on-screen editing; proofreading problems; GDPR
Clients
Wide range of publishers; academic studies (including multi-author and international); authors; policy institutes; universities; post-graduate students; charities and voluntary organisations
Subjects
Economics, climate change/"green" issues, politics, current affairs, personal development, media studies/broadcasting, self-help/popular psychology, sports, vegetarian/vegan topics
Featured
More than 30 years of editorial responsibility including editing, proofreading, journalism. Media roles have included content for print, TV, radio, online.
Service(s)
Disclaimer note
The CIEP Directory of Editorial Services should be considered a point of first contact and prospective clients must satisfy themselves that members are capable of the work on offer. The Institute cannot be held responsible for the quality of work provided by any member listed in the directory. The members themselves are responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of their entries in the Directory and the CIEP has not made any attempt to vet them. The institute cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the Directory. Inclusion in the Directory as a freelance does not necessarily mean that the member is self-employed as defined by HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions.