Rhiannon Long
About Rhiannon Long
Rhiannon Long serves as the Senior Editorial Officer at Mind, where she focuses on enhancing mental health publications and advocating for gender equality. She has a strong academic background in English Literature and German, along with extensive editorial experience at organizations like Marie Curie UK and Archant.
Current Role at Mind
Rhiannon Long serves as the Senior Editorial Officer at Mind, a mental health charity, since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the development of content strategies that align with Mind's mission to support mental health. Her responsibilities include overseeing editorial projects and ensuring that the publications effectively communicate the organization's goals. Long utilizes her journalism training to enhance the quality and impact of Mind's publications, focusing on delivering valuable information to the audience.
Previous Experience in Editorial Roles
Before joining Mind, Rhiannon Long held several editorial positions. She worked at Marie Curie UK as an Editor from 2019 to 2020 and then as a Senior Editor from 2020 to 2021. In these roles, she was responsible for creating and managing content that supported the organization's objectives. Additionally, she worked as a Reporter at Archant from 2018 to 2019, where she gained experience in news reporting and content creation.
Educational Background
Rhiannon Long has a diverse educational background. She studied at King Edward VI Handsworth School, achieving 9 A's and 2 A*s in her GCSEs from 2009 to 2011. She then completed A Levels in English Literature, Politics, General Studies, and German from 2011 to 2013. Long pursued higher education at Newcastle University, earning a BA Combined Honours in English Literature and German from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she obtained a Diploma in Journalism from News Associates in 2018.
Advocacy and Editorial Focus
At Mind, Rhiannon Long advocates for gender equality and women's empowerment through her editorial content. She focuses on creating materials that not only inform but also inspire action towards mental health awareness and support. Her strong background in English Literature and German informs her editorial work, allowing her to approach topics with depth and sensitivity.