Merran White
About Merran White
Merran White is a Writer and Editor currently serving as Communications Manager at Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre in Randwick, New South Wales, Australia, and holds multiple editorial roles across various media outlets.
Company
Merran White is currently employed at UNSW as the Communications Manager for the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) in Randwick, New South Wales, Australia. She started in this role in October 2019.
Title
Merran White holds a multifaceted role encompassing positions such as Communications Manager, Writer/Editor, and Media Consultant.
Career at Edge Custom Media
Merran White has a long-standing association with Edge Custom Media. She served as Chief Sub-Editor there from 2008 to 2011, handling the rigorous editorial process for three years. Currently, she is engaged with Edge as a Contract editor/writer, contributing from both Sydney and Melbourne.
Education and Expertise
Merran White has a diverse educational background with a particular focus on arts and law. She studied Criminal Law and General Law through a law graduate accelerated program at the University of Melbourne (1986-1987), Radio Production at Melbourne College of the Arts (MCAE, 1982-1983), and a wide array of subjects at La Trobe University (Cinema Studies, Music, Physics of Music, 1981-1982). She holds a Double Major in Psychology and Political Science from the University of Melbourne (1977-1983).
Career in Travel Media
Merran White has extensive experience in travel media. She worked as a Contract sub-editor for Virgin Blue Voyeur from 2007 to 2008 and as a Destination Guide writer for Conde Nast Traveler from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she is currently employed as a Sub-editor for Vacations & Travel magazine at Global Media in Sydney and as a Writer/Editor for Fodor's Travel Guides (Random House NYC).
Freelance and Editorial Work
Merran White has a significant freelance career, offering writing, editing, and consulting services from locations including the NSW coast, Sydney, Melbourne, and Los Angeles. Beyond her freelance work, she is currently a Writer/Copy Editor for ACP Magazines, contributing to well-known publications like Cosmo, Cleo, Madison, Elle, Dolly, TV Week, Foxtel, and Westfield.
Role at CitySearch and Fairfax Digital
From 2000 to 2004, Merran White held the position of National Visitors & Travel Editor at the CitySearch website (Fairfax Online). Concurrently, she served as a Content Editor for Fairfax Digital, highlighting her dual expertise in online editorial roles.