Eleanor Smith

Writer & Copy-editor | Photographer | Public Relations | Prison Officer

Greater Bergen Region

About

Positive, organised and creative. Background and interest in environmental sciences, climate change and energy issues. Experienced in internal and external communications in European organisations and in the private sector. Started own business in 2020. I am a multilingual writer, copywriter, copy-editor and public relations professional with over fifteen years of experience in the field. I am also a keen photographer. Get in touch if you want to work with me! My areas of expertise: strategic communications; impact; languages (English, French, Norwegian); writing; copywriting; content editing & marketing; interviewing; copy-editing; proofreading; media relations; engaging; social media; international coordination; photography. I am an animal and nature lover and passionate about helping people through rehabilitation. I have several years of volunteering behind me and I recently finished two years of studies in correctional services in Norway. I am now a qualified prison officer and in February 2026 I began in a new position in prison working with drug rehabilitation. Find out more: https://eleanorsmith.no/ https://linktr.ee/Eleanor_RES

Experience

  • Prison Officer at Kriminalomsorgen
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    As a prison officer, I am responsible for ensuring the safety of both staff and inmates in line with legislation and routines. I carry out daily tasks related to prisoners, including social and care work, and I guide them in personal, legal, and social issues. I provide emergency assistance as needed and I am involved in rehabilitating prisoners for a successful return to society.

  • Editor and Writer at Syper.eu
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Syper is a complete communications service delivered jointly through Open Concept AS (Daniel A. Øien) and Eleanor Smith Communications. The service was launched in autumn 2023 after many years of working together in European research and science policy projects. Daniel offers technical and design expertise and Eleanor focuses on content and writing.

  • Writer | Copywriter | Copy-editor | Photographer | Strategic Communications at Eleanor Smith Communications
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

    ➡️ I am a multilingual writer, copywriter, copy-editor, public relations professional and photographer. I work with creative people and science organisations with an interest in the natural world and social causes. I help them be visible and to make an impact, so that they can focus on what they do best. Curious? Get in touch!

  • Public Relations Consultant | Copywriter at OCTAVIUS
    Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    I have a strategic outlook and a solid understanding of communications. I can help you in a range of areas: strategy, media & social media, writing, translation, proofreading, stakeholder engagement, photography, sales and marketing.

  • Aspirant Prison Officer & Student in Correctional Studies at Kriminalomsorgens høgskole og utdanningssenter KRUS
    Aug 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

    The primary education of prison officers in Norway is an accredited two-year degree programme. The programme awards the degree University College Graduate in Correctional Studies. The programme includes both theoretical and practical subjects and is carried out in Norwegian.