Over 15 years’ experience as a writer.
I am a freelance writer, copywriter and content specialist with bylines at The Guardian, Vice, The Independent, and the i paper.
I’ve written cover stories for industry magazines, cover mentions in national news titles, and had features syndicated to Apple News. One of my features was shortlisted for a Medical Journalists' Association award, my work has been cited on Wikipedia, and I’ve appeared on Freelancing For Journalists podcast to talk about my work.
Editor Milly Evans says: “It’s truly a joy to work with Ellie. Her work for Patient has been wide-ranging and tackled difficult subject matter in an engaging and digestible way. On mental health in particular, she’s explored innovative and challenging areas. Her work is of a consistently high standard, which is appreciated both by myself and our readers. I hope we’ll continue working together for some time to come.”
Senior production editor at Guardian Labs, Craig Scott, says: “I've worked with Ellie for a number of years and have always been impressed with her ability to bring complex subjects to life in her writing – and to spot interesting and original angles on a range of topics. She's also a pleasure to work with.”
Get in touch!
For rates and availability, email elliebroughton@gmail.com or use the contact form below.
Services
I am an experienced copywriter and content specialist and I’ve worked for a number of UK clients.
Past roles include:
Working as the communications director for the National Association of Sessional GPs (NASGP), a GP-run membership organisation (2020-present). Developed, launched and ran weekly news digest reaching 2,000+ members (sustained >50% open rate), now in its fifth year running, and programmed and managed monthly events drawing up to 10% membership attendance.
Supporting projects as a copywriter for market-leading clients including the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the Goldsmiths’ Foundation and the Leathersellers’ Foundation.
Advising as a freelance content strategist at small or emerging businesses including ProblemShared (a counselling directory set up by an NHS doctor), Spill (an employee assistance provider), Expert Self Care (a GP-run app) and an independent GP author.
Working as a production assistant at Guardian Labs, the branded content team at The Guardian.
Freelancing as a content writer for publishers including Time Out, The Telegraph, St James’s House, Club Oenologique, Raconteur and Global Trade Media.
Marketing director Kate Prentice said: “Ellie has been a delight to work with at NASGP. She is a talented writer who is very good at turning information into engaging and interesting news stories. She is versatile, adaptable and stays calm under pressure. I would recommend Ellie to any business looking for a skilled communications expert.”
Helen Holmes-Fogg, CEO at NASGP, said: “Ellie has been working with the NASGP team for a number of years now. In the time I have been working and getting to know Ellie, she has provided superbly efficient and professional support. We rely on Ellie’s expertise and skills not only as a great journalist but picking up the baton where she can.”
To find out how my skills and experience might support your work this year, please email elliebroughton@gmail.com. My CV is available to read on LinkedIn.
Feature: Time Out, 2019.
Examples of my writing
Therapy regret is more common than you think (the i paper)
What to say when someone starts using therapy speak at you (Vice)
How, exactly, therapy stops you body-shaming yourself 🔒 (Stylist)
Move over, mindfulness: it’s time for ‘finefulness’ (The Guardian)
The yoga retreat subsidising breaks for refugees (The Independent)
‘Throwing yourself in cuts through everything’: winter swimming in London (Time Out)