Helen Alexander

Content Writer

United Kingdom

Freelance content writer and editorial project manager – bringing big ideas to life for global brands.

I also contribute features on a range of topics – travel, food, design, business and health – to several print and digital publications.

Portfolio

TRAVEL and LIFESTYLE

A Small World
Travel guides and articles

Senior writer at the online travel publication. Destinations covered include Mexico, Portugal, Italy, Myanmar, UK and Australia.

Tourism Western Australia
Website content

Researched and wrote copy for the launch of the tourism group's refreshed website.

Food & Travel
Feature: Pedal power

The best self-guided and touring cycling holidays in destinations around the . One of several travel features for the magazine.

Expedia
Travel guide: Myanmar

One of many articles for Expedia Australia/NZ's Out There Starts Here online publication.

BUSINESS and PEOPLE

Eventbrite
02/01/2024
TRNDS 2024

Annual trends report for people in the events industry – containing data analysis and actionable insights based on qualitative and quantitative research.

Envato
Report: Creative trends

Report for the design database that reveals creative trend predictions and rising visual and audio styles.

Siemens
Book: Future Makers

A 128-page book profiling the company's Future Makers as part of an employer branding campaign.

Eventbrite
02/01/2024
Creator spotlights | Case studies

Selection of interview-based profiles of event organisers that I've written for the ticketing platform over the past six years.

Co-op
Feature: Changing attitudes towards death

Devised strategy and content and launched digital platforms for Co-op’s legal, funeral, health and insurance business units while on a contract at River Group. Managed internal and external resources and liaised with stakeholders.

Optus
Business blog posts

Business advice and inspiration from entrepreneurs and industry experts aimed at SME owners and sole traders starting or scaling a business.

Freedman International
Report: Marketing trends

Report based on survey results and interviews, with predictions for global marketers and brand owners to adopt for the year ahead.

Eventbrite
Ebook: Partying for a purpose

A guide to hosting events that support charitable causes, raise awareness of social issues and support marginalised voices.

Private Media
News articles

While freelancing at Private Media, I wrote and subbed content for current affairs and business websites and newsletters, including Smart Company and Women’s Agenda. Wrote branded business content for Intuit and Yell.

RMIT
Alumni profiles

A series of profiles to mark the global university of technology and design's 30 years in Singapore.

FOOD and DRINK

Gin Society
Magazine: Gin Journal

Wrote and edited a monthly magazine for subscribers to the Gin Society, this issue focuses on London to Lima gin from Peru.

Brown Brothers
Magazine: Epicurean

Managed the publication of the wine brand’s Epicurean food and drink magazine.

Hg2 Content Lab
Blog posts

Cocktail recipes, lifestyle blog posts, tasting notes and email newsletters for the spirits brand.

Slattery Media
Cookbook: The French Kitchen

Edited a 600-page book combining decades of recipes and food writing from Australian cook Diane Holuigue.

HEALTH and WELLNESS

En Voyage
Feature: Floating away

A round-up of the best flotation therapies in the world for EVA Air's inflight magazine.