Josa Young - multimedia content consultant & novelist

Curriculum Vitae

2010: Content strategist, Sapient: Created content strategy for relaunch of the Saga website, including integrating editorial with commercial opportunities, and social media strategy.

2010: Multimedia content consultant, Cedar Communications. Revamped and created strategic Christmas campaign for www.tescorealfood.com. Content strategy for the launch of www.tescomagazine.com. This included commissioning video, recipe, image and features content; setting up and implementing a social media strategy and YouTube channels, and creating click to buy opportunities throughout both sites.

2009 - 2010: Content consultancy Kennet Creative Ltd, launches. Clients include Cedar Communications, CK Verbier, Tesco, Sapient, Nicky Dobree, Dream Ski, Victoria Gray, Twisters, Standpoint Magazine, Lulu Taylor etc. See www.authorwebsites.co.uk 

2009: Launched debut novel One Apple Tasted: www.oneappletasted.co.uk

2008-2009: Editorial Director, The Publishing Society Created

the International Life multimedia project, including www.internationallife.tv, International Life controlled circulation glossy magazine and the Interntional Life YouTube channel. 

2007 - 2008: Executive Editor, CondéNet UK, The Condé Nast Publications Ltd.Oversaw editorial development on CondéNet UK's internet properties, including Vogue.com, Glamour.com, EasyLivingMagazine.co.uk, BridesMagazine.co.uk, Cntraveller.com and GQ.com. Created www.glamourdiets.com; planned and executed beauty area of relaunched Vogue.com and numerous interactive developments throughout the sites, leading to growth in traffic and unique users.

2007: Internet Editorial Consultant, Dr Foster Intelligence, 12 Smithfield Street, London EC1A 9LA. Created the Live Well content for the new NHS Choices website from scratch. This included Weight Loss and Fitness, Workplace Health and Smoking pages, as well as overseeing multimedia health content, consulting on design and recruiting to the new team.

2006: Acting Features Editor, Vogue Magazine, The Condé Nast Publications Ltd, Vogue House, Hanover Square, London W1.

2005: SHE, National Magazine Company, 72 Broadwick Street, London W1: Assistant Editor (Features) for launch of new magazine.

2003 to 2005: AOL UK, Saros House, 80 Hammersmith Road, London W14: Senior Manager, Head of Member Communications. Recruited to the newly created position to educate AOL members about the benefits of the expanded range of products and features including UGC and safety tools, including parental controls, to streamline their online experience and improve retention.

2002 - 2003: AOL UK: Senior Manager, Head of Home & Family Affinity Group. Brought professional offline editorial skills to improve content of Lifestyle channels, and integrate community, leading to hugely increased traffic. Managed team of editors.

2000 - 2002: Ivillage.co.uk: Member of original UK launch team, localising content from Ivillage.com, and creating new content for the local market. Developed comprehensive Pregnancy & Baby channel, commissioning, writing and editing content, including interactive tools and quizzes. Developed supportive parenting community, including launching the UK's first web forum for older mothers.

1999: The Times, News International, 1 Pennington Street, London E9: Commissioning Editor: Weekend supplement.

Further roles:

1995 - 2001: Freelance lifestyle editing and writing: The Daily Telegraph, the Sunday Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, Country Living, Food & Travel, The Times etc. Subjects covered include family life, parenting, pregnancy and birth, food, drink, travel, fashion, beauty, education and social issues, homes, art and design, film, theatre and television.

1994 - 1995: Country Living, National Magazine Company: Features Editor.

1993: Elle Decoration, Emap Elan, Leicester Place, London W1: Deputy Editor.

1991 - 1992: Tatler, The Condé Nast Publications: Features and Supplements Editor.

1990 - 1991: The Times, News International: Founding reporter (with two political journalists) on the relaunched Times Diary, responsible for all arts and social content.

1989 - 1990: Marie Claire, IPC, Kings Reach Tower: In-house features writer.

1987 - 1989: The Magazine, Oval Road, London NW1: Deputy Editor.

1985 - 1987: Freelance writing and editing for Tatler; The Evening Standard (diary reporter); The Magazine; Harpers & Queen; The Daily Telegraph. Sub-editor on the Look section of the Sunday Times.

1980 - 1985: Vogue, The Condé Nast Publications: books assistant, fashion assistant; assistant to the Features Editor; Copy Editor.

 Education:

1976: A Levels in English, History, Geography (A Grades); S Level in English (Distinction).

Newnham College, Cambridge: BA Hons English Literature, MA

Literary agent: Lizzy Kremer at David Higham