Editor of, and writer for, 1st4sport Qualifications’ digital magazine, Educate.
Educate Magazine
Author: Craig Smith
A respected editor, proofreader, copywriter and journalist with over 20 years of experience.
Comfortable working within different sectors and to a variety of styles to write, edit or proofread marketing and communications material, digital learning courses and content, annual review documents, research reports/journals and key academic texts.
Proud proofreader of the Association for Physical Education's 396-page 2020 edition of Safe Practice (a recommended national curriculum resource published once every four years). Previously the editor of, and writer for, an industry-renowned exercise and fitness magazine and the UK's leading sports coaching magazine.
Efficient blog writer and founder of CRS Editorial in October 2020.
Key clients have included the NHS, multiple national governing bodies and their CEOs, academic organisations, learning institutions, several sports clubs, and both local and national newspapers.
Main skills:
✔ Editing
✔ Proofreading
✔ Copywriting
✔ Meeting deadlines
✔ Project management
✔ Communication
Rob Andrew Feature
Written feature (including interview and transcription) for Coaching Edge magazine about the life and times of former England rugby union player Rob Andrew.
Steve Grainger Feature
Written feature (including interview and transcription) for Coaching Edge magazine about the life and times of the Youth Sport Trust’s chief executive.
Mark Gannon
CEO, UK Coaching
A talented and professional editor, writer and proofreader. High quality work always delivered on time and on budget. Able to take any brief and turn it into something special. Conscientious and courteous, a pleasure to work with.
Steven Bancroft
Business Development Director
Where do I begin with my recommendation of a thoroughly professional, loyal and hard working colleague. Accuracy, organisation and a fastidious nature are common among editorial professionals, but Craig offers so much more as he’s approachable, friendly and a thoroughly decent guy to boot. His project management skills are top drawer, as are his client management skills, making him a great choice for a freelance project. If you’re looking for a reliable, honest and trusted professional, I’d have no hesitation in recommending Craig. I’d consider him a friend as well as a team member and I look forward to working with him again one day.
Sue Wilkinson
CEO, Association for Physical Education
Craig was the proofreader and project manager on the afPE 2020 edition of Safe Practice in PE, School Sport and Physical Activity. He was extremely patient, professional and managed all the challenges to achieve the best outcomes. He is also a thoroughly nice, kind person too!