Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
VONUNTEER WORK
Awards
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Lana O'Sullivan

Lana O'Sullivan

Cambridge

Summary

I am a multi-award-winning content expert and writer with nearly a decade of experience leading editorial teams and driving impactful content strategies.

I have a strong track record of success in writing and reporting on complex topics, fundraising, multi-lingual project management, PR, SEO, stakeholder communication and UX.

I am looking to drive impact in a mission-focussed organisation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Content Specialist

Self-employed
12.2022 - Current

Features, SEO journalism, digital growth strategy, team management. Clients include Metro.uk, RESET, Factory Network, The Berliner, The Local, TMG Think Tank for Sustainability and Kayak.

  • Several top SERP articles with page visits in the millions.
  • Search engine optimise content for Metro.co.uk's daily digital readership of 15.1 million.
  • Secured funding for for an investigation into AI data centres from the European Journalism Centre for RESET.
  • Content growth strategy resulted in new market reach in climate-impacted global regions and 44% CTR for RESET.
  • Developed communications strategy that helped secure a lucrative collaboration between Factory Network and Forbes.

Lead International Editor

Utopia
05.2022 - 12.2022

I oversaw editorial for Utopia’s US-facing sustainability platform. Produced investigative journalism and educational content on eco-living for low-income audiences. Article "Nestle’s 5 Biggest Scandals Explained" read over 6 million times. Led SEO and UX growth initiatives, resulting in 203% organic traffic growth and multiple top-ranking SERP articles. Directed editorial calendar and managed external freelancers. Role ended due to COVID-related organisational restructuring.

Senior Content Manager

TFP
08.2020 - 08.2022

I spearheaded UX content and medical copywriting for Red Dot award-winning female health app. Led 20+ cross-functional team including medical professionals, translators and designers. Directed website overhaul (10,000+ pages in 15 languages).

Content Production Manager

GREATCONTENT
08.2019 - 08.2020

I managed global English-language content for clients including Nike and Foot Locker. Coordinated content localisation, maintained editorial QA and led a distributed team of 1,000+ writers/editors/translators. Role ended due to COVID-related organisational restructuring.

Content Manager, Tour Guide

Young Pioneer Tours
04.2016 - 11.2019

I created and distributed editorial content for this industry-leading tour company. Handled high profile PR inquiries, media outreach and travel logistics. Led international tours to China and North Korea.

News Reporter

The Argus
05.2015 - 08.2015

I followed leads, conducted interviews and wrote 20+ original bylines during this summer internship for Brighton and Hove's local newspaper.

Education

BA - English Linguistics and Literature

University of Sussex
Brighton, UK

Level 5 Diploma - Journalism Essentials

National Council For The Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
London, UK

Bid Writing (Advanced) -

Cambridge Open Academy
Berlin, Germany

Skills

  • Content writing and editing
  • Digital content strategy
  • Grant writing
  • Media relations expertise
  • Project coordination
  • Research
  • SEO
  • UX

Languages

English (Native)
German
Advanced (C1)
Mandarin
Intermediate (B1)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Senior Content Specialist

Self-employed
12.2022 - Current

Lead International Editor

Utopia
05.2022 - 12.2022

Senior Content Manager

TFP
08.2020 - 08.2022

Content Production Manager

GREATCONTENT
08.2019 - 08.2020

Content Manager, Tour Guide

Young Pioneer Tours
04.2016 - 11.2019

News Reporter

The Argus
05.2015 - 08.2015

BA - English Linguistics and Literature

University of Sussex

Level 5 Diploma - Journalism Essentials

National Council For The Training of Journalists (NCTJ)

Bid Writing (Advanced) -

Cambridge Open Academy

VONUNTEER WORK

JAFRA FOUNDATION
April 2025
I develop and implement English-language content and communications strategy to support advocacy and fundraising efforts for Palestinian refugees. I also identify and pursue grant opportunities.


RüCKENWIND
July 2021 — May 2023
I repaired and maintained donated bicycles as part of a community mechanics team. I also supported outreach efforts by coordinating the distribution of bikes to refugees in Berlin. 


REFUGEE COMMUNITY KITCHEN,
December 2014 — December 2018
I prepared and cooked hot meals for the population of "The Jungle" camp in Calais several times between 2014-2018.


KALX 90.7FM Berkeley

January 2014 — July 2014

I researched and broadcast my own stories for the University of California, Berkeley's weeknight news programme. 

Awards

  • Red Dot Award, 2022

I contributed the content and UX research for the Dia app, for TFP. 


  • "Timeless Charm" Competition, 2018
    My writing submission won the competition, held by the National Tourism Board of Vietnam.


  • William and Olivia Allaway Scholarship, 2014
    I was awarded a prestigious 1 year scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley.
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