An NCTJ-accredited journalist, I have been writing professionally since 2003.
The publications I have written for include: Q Magazine, NME, Dazed Digital, MSN Travel, Clash Magazine, ClashMusic.com, Square Meal, Beach Tomato, Quintessentially, The Drinks Business, Cosmopolitan.co.uk, Square Meal Venues & Events and Imbibe.
I have also worked in contract publishing as a freelancer for Seven.
I took my Certificate in Sub-Editing in July 2011, and since then have gained experience working at the Independent New Review, FT Weekend, ShortList Magazine, Square Meal Venues & Events and Imbibe. I have worked on InDesign, Quark and Methode.
On top of all this, I worked in the PR and Marketing departments at Moët Hennessy for three-and-a-half years, so have copywriting experience galore.
Qualifications:
- BA(Hons) Multi-Media Journalism, Bournemouth University (n.b. this is an NCTJ-accredited course)
- NCTJ Certificate in Sub-Editing
- Shorthand 100WPM
- WSET Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirits
Laura Foster 