Melissa Hurley
About Melissa Hurley
Melissa Hurley is a Senior Editor at ICIS, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in English Literature from the University of Southampton and has contributed to the development of training programs and podcast offerings in the field of media and editing.
Work at ICIS
Melissa Hurley has served as a Senior Editor at ICIS since 2016. In this role, she has played a significant part in enhancing the company's content offerings. She has been actively involved in rolling out internal training programs aimed at improving free content for market participants. Additionally, she co-led global training initiatives focused on editing and media strategy, which enhanced the podcast offerings across editorial teams. Hurley also serves as a regular backup editor for Olefins and PET, contributing to the editorial quality and consistency of these segments.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Hurley studied at The City of London Freemen’s School from 1999 to 2010, completing 11 years of education. She then attended The University of Southampton from 2010 to 2013, where she earned an Upper second-class honours degree in English Literature (BA Hons). Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in editorial roles, particularly in content development and editing.
Background
Before joining ICIS, Melissa Hurley worked at Reed Business Information as a Conference Producer from 2013 to 2016. In this position, she was responsible for program development for global commercial aviation events, focusing on topics such as Airline Distribution and Loyalty Programs. This experience contributed to her expertise in managing content and events within specialized industries.
Achievements in Field Hockey
Melissa Hurley has been actively involved in field hockey for several years. Her participation in this sport reflects her commitment to teamwork and discipline, qualities that are beneficial in her professional career.