Mark Joyce
Summary
I am versatile creative- and copywriter with experience in both the government and private sectors. I have excellent written English as well as strong analytical and research skills which I can adapt to any role. With my three-year contract at a children's literacy platform recently ended, I am now looking to deploy my diverse experience and education in a new and exciting role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer / Editor
Rascal Entertainment Ltd.
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Lead writer for an online children's literacy platform.
- Hired to write 10 short children's animations with the aim of encouraging school-aged children to read. This included writing prose, script, and verse, and delivering drafts within timelines set by the Creative Director.
- Worked as editor for the work of other contracted writers, ensuring their projects met internal deadlines.
- Performed copywriting duties for external and internal audiences, such as penning marketing documents, investor newsletters, and funding applications.
Ethics Advisor
Manatū Hauora / Ministry of Health
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided bioethics advice to New Zealand's medical ethics committees.
- Performed operational duties, such as minute-taking, screening of research applications, and communicating committees' decisions to stakeholders.
- Performed policy analysis and drafted advice to the Minister of Health.
- Developed strong working knowledge of legislation, such as the Privacy Act, Human Tissue Act, and Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.
- Closely involved with re-writing New Zealand's National Ethics Standards, personally writing chapters on data ethics and disability research.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing - Distinction
Victoria University of Wellington
01-2020
Master of Arts - Philosophy - Cum Laude
KU Leuven
01-2017
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - Media Studies & Philosophy - First-Class Honours
Victoria University of Wellington
01-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies & Philosophy
Victoria University of Wellington
01-2014
Skills
- Excellent written English
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly, to a variety of audiences
- Proofreading and editorial skills
- Strong research skills
- Experience in policy analysis and working with legislation
- General analytical and secretarial skills
Timeline
Staff Writer / Editor
Rascal Entertainment Ltd.
07.2021 - 07.2024
Ethics Advisor
Manatū Hauora / Ministry of Health
08.2018 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Creative Writing - Distinction
Victoria University of Wellington
Master of Arts - Philosophy - Cum Laude
KU Leuven
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - Media Studies & Philosophy - First-Class Honours
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies & Philosophy
Victoria University of Wellington
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