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Headline

Journalist | Editor | Content Writer

About Me

Business journalist and content specialist with 20 years experience in print and online media. I help businesses to refine and elevate their brand messaging and manage written content across various topics and formats that aligns with their goals.

In 2021, I achieved a distinction in my postgraduate diploma in Interactive Digital Media. The course covered UX/UI design, scriptwriting, HTML and CSS,  WordPress and
digital media marketing campaigns. 

Industries I Write About

Business

Lifestyle

Health & Wellness

Finance

Real Estate

Industrial

My Writing Samples

Visual Safety Content, where and when it's needed

Building upon 15 years of expertise in creating life-saving visual health and safety communication content, Jincom is now launching an innovative solution designed to deliver critical HSE content when and where it is most needed.

https://www.jincom.com/blog/shine-app-solution

New tax year: advice for SMEs

As the new tax year begins, employers and owners of small businesses can learn about key changes and initiatives taking effect in 2025.

https://www.sage.com/en-ie/blog/new-tax-year-businesses-need-to-know/

Employee onboarding: How to set your new hire for success

Advice column for SMEs, HR managers and accountants. This article provides practical advice for onboarding new employees.

https://www.sage.com/en-ie/blog/employee-onboarding-process/

Innovation lights the way for start-ups

Start-ups are at the forefront of business innovation in Ireland and many new companies here are using technology to come up with unique solutions to universal problems.

http://Innovation lights the way for start-ups

Making cloud-based infrastructure seem like child’s play

A cloud platform from an Irish start-up aims to be so simple to use that an eight-year-old can use it to connect a device to the internet in minutes.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/arid-30820901.html

A great idea will only get you so far

Established business owners share their advice for start-ups.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/a-lesson-for-start-ups-a-great-idea-will-only-get-you-so-far-448083.html

Understanding Gender Intelligence

Psychologist and gender diversity expert, Dr Maureen Gaffney speaks about how important gender intelligence in the workplace.

https://web.archive.org/web/20250115182656/https://www.womenmeanbusiness.com/2018/04/gender-intelligence/

Understanding Gender Intelligence

Psychologist and gender diversity expert, Dr Maureen Gaffney speaks about how important gender intelligence in the workplace.

https://www.womenmeanbusiness.com/2018/04/gender-intelligence/

Is The Future Flexible?

Growing demand for work/life balance is driving the trend towards greater flexibility for employees. And companies are recognising the need to meet this demand as they struggle to attract and retain valuable talent.

https://www.womenmeanbusiness.com/2018/03/is-our-future-flexible/

Shaking Up The Housing Market

Start-up Moove wants to disrupt the market and give buyers and sellers more choice and control during the sale process.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/moove-to-shake-up-housing-market-835070.html

Space Entrepreneur Is On A Mission For Stem

Norah Patten’s interest in space was sparked at age 11, when she visited the NASA Lewis Research Center, Ohio.

https://www.womenmeanbusiness.com/2017/08/space-entrepreneur-mission-stem/

Experience

Writer/Editor

B2B writer for Sage Ireland's website. Business columnist for the Irish Examiner. Features writer for Women Mean Business. Open to freelance opportunities in journalism, content writing, and editing. I am experienced in technical writing, scriptwriting, website content, blog posts, case studies/ customer testimonials, social media posts, press releases, brochures, newsletters, ebooks, ghostwriting, award entries. To view my portfolio go to ruthdoris.com

Company: Freelance

I worked there from 10/2015 until now

Content Development Manager

Jincom is a provider for visual safety products for industry. My role involved: Project management of Jincom’s online store and beta testing user experience for the launch of a client app. Development of a visual library to achieve workflow efficiencies and management of a digital mining safety hub. Managing the company’s content calendar, which included writing client case studies and blog posts. Creating LinkedIn posts and managing LinkedIn ad campaigns. Preparing entries for safety awards.

Company: Jincom

I worked there from 10/2020 until 11/2024

Columns Editor

I copyedited columns written by patients of rare diseases and their caregivers. The role entailed managing content across 50+ websites published by BioNews Services. The organisation provides medical news and information on the latest scientific studies and new medications and news and connects patient and caregiver communities, giving a voice to the challenges they face.

Company: BioNews

I worked there from 5/2018 until 3/2020

Deputy Editor

My responsibilities at this start-up women's lifestyle magazine included commissioning stories, copy editing, researching, interviewing and writing long-form articles, communicating with PR agencies, overseeing junior staff.

Company: Magpie Magazine

I worked there from 5/2016 until 2/2017

Copy editor

This was the Ireland edition of the global Metro commuter franchise publication. My work included copy-editing the news, features, and lifestyle sections, proof-reading, updating social media, contributing to news and features meetings, fact-checking, additional reporting and content management of a website, including reporting breaking news.

Company: Metro Herald

I worked there from 9/2007 until 8/2014

Features writer

Reporting and feature writing for the lifestyle, culture and health sections of the newspaper. My role included researching and pitching ideas at weekly features meetings, interviews and case studies, writing long-form features on topical issues.

Company: Irish Daily Mail

I worked there from 2/2006 until 8/2007

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