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    Thomas Basu
    Content Editor

    Thomas Basu

    4 hours — flexible

    Bio

    With a background in philosophy, Tom has experience in journalistic and editorial settings focusing on clear, engaging communications for public-facing articles. He previously supported advocacy communications around global poverty and development assistance.

    Interests

    Global healthPoverty reductionInternational developmentPolicy communicationSEO and digital contentPublic-facing journalismSocial impact writingAdvocacy communications

    Skills

    Research and source verificationArticle drafting and editingSEO keyword identificationContent strategy and pitchingEditorial process managementCreative writingAdvocacy communicationsTranslating complex policy for public audiences

    Experience

    Responsibilities have included researching reliable sources, drafting and editing articles in line with organisational guidelines, developing article pitches, identifying SEO key terms, and supporting advocacy communications around global poverty and development assistance. He brings a focus on clear, engaging written communication and experience in both editorial and creative processes.

    Experience within Purpose Circle

    Content Editor at Purpose Circle. Thomas focuses on crafting clear, compelling narratives that translate complex development and policy issues into accessible public-facing content.

    Resources created

    Editorial style guide

    The house style for everything published by Purpose Circle, written by Thomas: AP style, US English, punctuation, inclusive language and a pre-submission checklist.

    Time commitment

    4 hours — flexible