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Clar Ni Chonghaile
Freelance editor , Freelance
St Albans, United Kingdom
After more than 20 years working as a journalist in Europe and Africa, I am available for freelance sub-editing and proofreading. Strong background in development and conflict-related issues having lived and worked in East and West Africa. Also worked as a PI officer for a UN organisation in Nairobi and most recently as assistant editor on the Guardian's Global Development desk in London.
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Area of Expertise:
  • Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
Professional Experience:
Hired as a graduate trainee by Reuters in 1992. Worked in London, Madrid and Paris in both print and television before taking a job in Paris with The Associated Press in 1999. Moved to Abidjan, Ivory Coast in 2001 because of my husband's relocation. Freelanced for The Associated Press before returning to Reuters during the civil war. In 2005, returned to London to take the role of Features Editor for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Left Reuters in 2008 to move to Nairobi with family. Freelanced for the Guardian, The Africa Report, Good Governance Africa and others from Kenya and neighbouring countries. In 2013, worked as a PI officer for the World Food Programme in Nairobi for six months. Returned to London in 2014 and began work on the Guardian's Global Development desk. Became assistant editor in 2015. First novel published in January 2016. Left the Guardian in August, 2016 to finish my second novel, to be published this year.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts degree in French and English from National University of Ireland (Galway). First class honours. 1992
Available for:
  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities

    Years of Experience:
    More than 20 years
    Highest Qualification:
    Bachelors
    Languages:
    English, French, Spanish
    Nationality:
    Ireland
    LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/clar-ni-chonghaile-36bb7313/
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