Julz has been an online and print content creator since 1997.
"I love the ability of websites and digital Media to tell engaging stories and change people's minds."
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For 19 years led communications for Yorkshire Sport Foundation, one of Sport England's Active Partnerships. Leading on branding, websites and digital conversations.
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Three years editing commercial publications for Huddersfield Daily Examiner
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Trained as one of the first waves of new media journalists with Huddersfield Daily Examiner in 2001.
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Social media advocate since the ‘Web 1.5’ message board days in 2001.
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Films and produces theatre and band videos.
While a fan of the possibilities of AI, prefers to make own mistakes. All content organic unless stated.
Examples of content production and storytelling
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Multimedia content: UKReiff 2026 - Designing health into public space
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Storytelling: Celebrating Iftar and women's sport
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Promo work: Welcome to Thornhill Community Academy
Comms core skillset
Loves:
Audiences - Social media, newsletters, CRM
Design and print - Graphics, promotional and publications
Digital - Open Data, AI, chatbots
Language - Copy writing, proofreading, press releases
Multimedia - Still imagery, video and audio production and processing
PR - Engaging with public opinion and press
Promotion - Advertising, direct and indirect channels, sales funnels, campaigns
Social good - Challenging inequalities and accessible messaging
Statistics - Understanding analytics and data
Websites - Content production, development and management
Developing:
External affairs - Politics, politicians and policy
Influencing -Thought leadership and campaigns
Presenting - Interviewing and speechwriting
Strategic planning - Analysis, goal setting, budgets and project management
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