Tom Scott

Freelance Copywriter since 2015 / Maritime, Sustainability, Geopolitics, Arbitration / Native English / Dutch-speaking

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

About

I am a freelance maritime copywriter based in the Netherlands with broad experience and network in the Dutch shipbuilding, ports and offshore industries. With my background as a trained scientist, I love making technical subjects readable and engaging. So what makes me the right external support for your project? I am: • Curious: Listening to you, always learning and asking the right questions, I help you tell your story effectively • Experienced: Proudly part of the Dutch maritime industry for over a decade - working with the country's top shipbuilders, port authorities, sub-contractors and suppliers • Forward-looking: Strong interest in future-proof technology, sustainability and innovation Specialities: Copywriting, editing, articles, press releases, newsletters, internal communications, websites, speeches, reports, research, social media, white papers, proof-reading, translations

Experience

  • Maritime Text Writer at ZZPer
    Apr 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 3 mos

  • Editor at Yellow & Finch Publishers
    May 2013 - May 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Biological research assistant at NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
    Sep 2010 - Apr 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos