Chiara is an editor, writer and award-winning journalist.
I’m Scottish and based in London, where I currently work as Time Out’s Deputy UK Editor, commissioning features, interviewing cover stars and creating compelling social content. For my work at Time Out, I was selected as one of the PPA’s 30 Under 30 winners and was shortlisted for Best Features Writer at the BSME Talent Awards.
I’ve also written for titles including The Guardian, Vogue, Vice and Dazed – and for brands like Selfridges, Uber Eats and Sky. I’ve hosted talks, appeared as an expert voice on BBC radio and been a nominator for the BRITs Rising Star award.
As a journalist, I’ve written everything from celebrity profiles to cultural trend reports, op-eds, restaurant reviews and long-read investigations.
Take a look at some of my portfolio highlights here.
I’m available for freelance writing and editing commissions, copywriting, speaking engagements, as well as work in social media strategy, editorial and brand consultancy.
Need advice from a digital savvy Gen Z plugged into media trends and all of the latest happenings in culture and lifestyle?
Get in touch: chiara.y.wilkinson@gmail.com
As an editor at Time Out, I work behind the scenes with talented writers, photographers, art directors, videographers and social media experts to create quality digital content which generates millions of views and gets people talking. From Apple News and Google Search to TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp channels and email newsletters, I’m skilled at crafting compelling stories to drive multi-platform engagement and grow audiences.
Recently, we dressed Confidence Man up as aliens, made DJ AG our Londoner of the Year, got together 26 legends of the underground music scene to celebrate Rinse FM’s birthday, taste-tested festival drinks with GK Barry and popped into the studios of designers Chet Lo and Ancuta Sarca in the lead-up to London Fashion Week. Here’s a round-up of the best features we published in 2024.
From vox-popping strangers in the street to speaking about Brat summer on BBC radio and presenting snappy short-form videos, I’ve also spent time behind the mic. I have my finger on the pulse when it comes to social and video trends and I’m skilled at using data and audience insights to inform strategy.
I’ve hosted a talk at Houghton music festival, curated and hosted a panel on behalf of Samsung and Time Out, been a guest on Clash magazine’s Overtones podcast and frequently appeared as an expert voice on regional radio. I’ve also been a nominator for the BRITs Rising Star award and for the Scottish Alternative Music Awards.
Want to work together? Email me at chiara.y.wilkinson@gmail.com. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn and follow me on TikTok and Instagram.