Maggie Williams

Content Consultant at REBA and freelance writer/editor/presenter

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

About

I'm a freelance writer, editor and content creator. I specialise in pensions, asset management and employee benefits including healthcare, wellbeing at work, pay, bonuses and reward strategies. I've got extensive journalism and corporate writing experience, including nine years focusing on pensions and benefits. I'll work with you to build the right content and make sure it has the right impact I'm also an experienced events chair and presenter, comfortable with live events, videos, webinars and podcasts.

Experience

  • Editor, Viewpoint magazine at Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

    Editor of Viewpoint, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's (PLSA) quarterly member magazine. It brings together the PLSA's policy work, research, member profiles, events coverage and wider pensions and savings industry trends. https://www.plsa.co.uk/viewpoint

  • Content Director at Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA)
    Apr 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

    I direct REBA's content strategy. That means creating and delivering great editorial ideas, from blog posts to research reports. You'll also find me in videos, in person at our Innovation Day and Employee Wellbeing Congress events and chairing round tables for our audience of senior reward and HR directors.

  • Writer, editor, content creator at Freelance
    Aug 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

    I specialise in writing about pensions, asset management and employee benefits. I'm an experienced writer with over 20 years of journalism experience creating everything from short analysis pieces and nimble blog posts, through to white papers and research reports. I also consult and write for a variety of corporate clients. I chair and present extensively, including facilitating round table and panel debates, webinars, podcasts and video interviews.

  • Newsquest Specialist Media (13 yrs)
    • Publisher, Engaged Investor and Pensions Insight/Editor and Publisher, Reward
      Aug 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Publisher of a portfolio of three brands focused on workplace pensions and benefits (www.engagedinvestor.co.uk, www.pensions-insight.co.uk, www.reward-guide.co.uk). I also directed bespoke projects for our clients, including market-leading research in the pensions and benefits fields. Directed content and commercial development of events, including Workplace Pensions Live/Reward Live, a two-day annual conference.

    • Editor, Reward/Special Projects Editor, Engaged Investor and Pensions Insight
      Feb 2012 - Jul 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Launch editor of Reward,a new magazine aimed at HR Directors of mid-market companies. I also managed commercial projects for pensions magazines Engaged Investor and Pensions Insight, including the launch of a research division for the titles.

    • Editor, Engaged Investor and Pensions Insight magazines
      Jul 2010 - Feb 2012 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Editor of two pensions magazines and accompanying websites (www.engagedinvestor.co.uk and www.pensions-insight.co.uk). Held overall responsibility for editorial content across both digital and print media. Building compelling programmes for our key events and managing Engaged Investor's annual trustee awards. Chairing panel discussions and presenting both at the brands' own events and also for other commercial and industry partners, including Northern Trust and the National Association of Pension Funds. Part of the launch team for Pensions Insight - responsible for establishing editorial direction, look and feel of the magazine. brand values and relationship between commercial and editorial focus. Delivering commercial projects for clients, including - video interviews - round tables - white papers - surveys/research projects - bespoke editorial Managed a team of four journalists/designers.

  • Senior Technical Editor at Ziff Davis
    Sep 1996 - Jun 2000 · 3 yrs 10 mos