Nicolas Godt
Editor & Writer
Lisbon
Summary
Detailed copy-editor with 25 years of experience working with large volumes of audience-targeted content, trimming to fit style and grammatical considerations. Collaborative editor devoted to supporting multidisciplinary teams in exceptional content generation. Deadline-driven employee with proven reputation for timely project completion.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Copy-editor, Contract
Board IQ/Ignites, Financial Times services
2016.01 - 2023.09
- Condensed news summaries about the mutual funds industry.
- Maintained high standards of language usage by correcting grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors.
- Checked for content accuracy, coherence, and alignment with the publication's goal to deliver insightful and actionable information to industry experts.
Localization Specialist
Vimeo
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Worked as an integral part of the marketing team, along with copywriters, SEO specialists and engineers to localize content, translate, and optimize the Vimeo experience.
- Developed style guides and glossaries for consistent terminology usage throughout localization projects.
- Spearheaded the development of linguistic assets, improving consistency and quality across localized content.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing accurate, culturally-relevant translations for marketing materials.
India Correspondent
MarketWatch
2011.01 - 2012.06
- Covered major general news from India, with an emphasis on the economy and business.
- Duties included general news coverage and editing for Asia.
- Compiled and edited Asian market reports for the Wall Street Journal.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
Markets Editor, columnist
MarketWatch
2007.01 - 2011.01
- In charge of a team of market reporters covering stocks, bonds, currencies, energy and metals
- Guided coverage, assigned and edited stories, reported to managing editor.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
- Increased reader retention through engaging headlines and compelling story leads.
- Evaluated article submissions for relevance, quality, and adherence to submission guidelines before acceptance or rejection.
- Organized regular team meetings for brainstorming ideas, discussing progress updates, addressing challenges faced during projects.
Deputy editor, reporter
AFX NEWS (Agence-France Presse - Financial Times)
1997.01 - 2003.01
- Global Ethics Monitor, AFX News; New York and Paris — 2002-2003
- Enhanced publication quality by implementing rigorous editing and proofreading processes.
- Ensured timely production of print materials by working closely with design teams to coordinate layouts and graphic elements.
- Oversaw online content strategy, optimizing website layout and user experience for maximum engagement.
- Managed a team of writers, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasized high-quality output.
Education
Masters of Science (MS) - Psychology (Bsc)
Brunel University London
Online12.2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Relations
American University of Paris (AUP)
ParisSkills
Timeline
Localization Specialist
Vimeo
2017.01 - 2019.01
Copy-editor, Contract
Board IQ/Ignites, Financial Times services
2016.01 - 2023.09
India Correspondent
MarketWatch
2011.01 - 2012.06
Markets Editor, columnist
MarketWatch
2007.01 - 2011.01
Deputy editor, reporter
AFX NEWS (Agence-France Presse - Financial Times)
1997.01 - 2003.01
Masters of Science (MS) - Psychology (Bsc)
Brunel University London
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Relations
American University of Paris (AUP)
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