Tom Smith
About Tom Smith
Tom Smith is a Senior Sub Editor at MVF in London, England, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in English and Linguistics from the University of Leeds and has held various editorial roles at companies such as Mintel and Electric Word plc.
Current Role at MVF
Tom Smith serves as a Senior Sub Editor at MVF, a company recognized as 1st in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the editorial process and enhancing the quality of content produced by the team. In this role, he works directly with writers, providing proactive coaching to improve their output and foster good writing habits. His responsibilities include maintaining a comprehensive team Style Guide for the Publishing team, ensuring consistency and clarity in all published materials.
Previous Experience in Editorial Roles
Before joining MVF, Tom Smith accumulated significant experience in various editorial roles. He worked as a Copy Editor at Mintel from 2015 to 2018, where he focused on refining content quality. Prior to that, he served as a Production Editor at Electric Word plc for one year in 2014 to 2015. His earlier experience includes an Editorial Intern position at Guestlist for four months and a Freelance Contributor role at Time Out for eight months, both of which provided him with a foundation in editorial practices.
Educational Background
Tom Smith studied at the University of Leeds, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Linguistics (Joint Honours) from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he participated in an Erasmus program at Université de Liège, studying English Literature, Linguistics, and Intermediate French for one year from 2011 to 2012. This diverse educational background has equipped him with a strong understanding of language and communication.
Professional Development Initiatives
In his current role, Tom Smith has developed a self-devised KPI-based scoring system to track and encourage writer development within the team. This system aims to enhance the skills of writers and improve overall content quality. His proactive approach to coaching and mentoring writers reflects his commitment to fostering a productive editorial environment.