Lee Bell
Technology Writer

Lee Bell

Clients include Lenovo, Huawei, HP, and Intel.
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About

With over 10 years of experience in both print and online industries, Lee Bell is a writer and editor for national and specialized technology publications, as well as commercial content creation and copywriting for brands and agencies. As a journalist, he has contributed to The Metro, The Mirror, Wired, Shortlist, Esquire, Men's Health, Stuff, The Inquirer, Tech Radar, GetSweatGo and Wareable and written for Forbes, CNBC, GQ, The Times, Runner's World, MailOnline, The Sun, Gizmodo UK, The Inquirer, IT Pro, Expert Reviews, and Coach. He also has produced content such as blog posts, features, whitepapers, social media content, press releases, and promotional material from across multiple industries, including Cannes Lions, FieldHouse Associates, Golin PR, Hearst Publishing, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Kinect360, Mediablaze, SparkComms, and ThreePipe. His clients include global brands like Lenovo, AXA Insurance, Cannes Lions Health, Huawei, HP, Intel, Jaguar Land Rover, Oracle, and WorldPay.

Employment

4 roles
Jan 2016 - Present 10 years 4 months
Lifestyle & Technology Journalist & Copywriter
Independent
  • Wrote and edited for national and specialized technology publications, as well as commercial content creation and copywriting for brands and agencies. 
  • Contributed to The Metro, The Mirror, Wired, Shortlist, Esquire, Men's Health, Stuff, The Inquirer, Tech Radar, GetSweatGo and Wareable and written for Forbes, CNBC, GQ, The Times, Runner's World, MailOnline, The Sun, Gizmodo UK, The Inquirer, IT Pro, Expert Reviews, and Coach.
  • Produced content for brands and agencies, such as blog posts, features, whitepapers, social media content, press releases, and promotional material from across multiple industries, both big and small, including Cannes Lions, FieldHouse Associates, Golin PR, Hearst Publishing, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Kinect360, Mediablaze, SparkComms, and ThreePipe. 
  • Worked with brands, including UK Department of Trade, Stance, Arlo, Innovate UK, Lenovo, Men's Health, Runner's World, SetSquared, AppsWorld, AXA Insurance, Cannes Lions Health, EVRYTHNG, Huawei, HP, Intel, Jaguar Land Rover, Oracle, and WorldPay.
  • Produced the content for the Startup Guide London handbook, a-240 page guide offering insight and advice to those looking to set up their own business in the capital. In this project, Lee conducted and transcribed 34 interviews, producing just short of 30,000 words in three weeks with fact-checking and editing, to a strict print deadline. The book was released on 15 December 2016.
Apr 2012 - Jan 2016 3 years 9 months
Features Editor & Senior Reporter
The INQUIRER, Incisive Media
  • Wrote for the features section and commissioning relevant content that will achieve traffic targets.
  • Created unique, in-depth features and analysis based on own investigations.
  • Developed a deep understanding of technology and related topics.
  • Built strong relationships with market-leading contacts to bag exclusive content.
  • Provided an in-depth understanding of SEO and regular application to articles.
Feb 2015 - Jan 2016 11 months
Editor
CloudHub, Incisive Media

CloudHub, part of Incisive Media's Business Technology Group, is an online cloud computing information source. 

  • Sourced, developed, and edited content and its direction on the site.
  • Facilitated the initial website name, design, layout, and content direction with web development and sales teams.
  • Commissioned staff to write short news stories and long-form features.
  • Edited all types of copy, from news stories to analysis and features.
  • Worked on commercial projects with high-profile clients including sponsorship packages that included editorials such as native advertising, news bulletins, and video projects.
Oct 2011 - Apr 2012 6 months
Online Content Writer
CalvinAyre.com

CalvinAyre.com offers the gambling industry's news, opinions, analysis, and insights.

  • Researched and wrote six technology and e-gaming news reports a day tailored for the online gaming industry.
  • Uploaded content to the website via CMS, using HTML tags and hyperlinks to improve SEO.
  • Wrote news stories in a humorous but informative way to engage the target audience.
  • Sourced original content through interviews to provide direct quotes and create unique reports.
  • Contributed to the site’s social media extensions, writing status updates for Facebook and Twitter.
  • Provided consistent attention to detail for copywriting produced under time constraints.

Education

Sep 2010 - Jul 2011 10 months
NCTJ Diploma, Journalism
Nosweat Journalism Training, London
Jan 2006 - Dec 2009 3 years 11 months
Bachelor of Arts, Media & Popular Culture
Leeds Metropolitan University

Portfolio

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