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
01.2016 - 09.2023
- 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
01.2017 - 01.2019
- 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
01.2011 - 06.2012
- 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
01.2007 - 01.2011
- 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)
01.1997 - 01.2003
- 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
Adaptability to various work and cultural environments
Personable and supportive
Tactful in giving and receiving feedback
Effective planning and prioritization
Proofreading expertise
Content Writing
Meticulous attention
Thought leadership content development
Timeline
Localization Specialist
Vimeo
01.2017 - 01.2019
Copy-editor, Contract
Board IQ/Ignites, Financial Times services
01.2016 - 09.2023
India Correspondent
MarketWatch
01.2011 - 06.2012
Markets Editor, columnist
MarketWatch
01.2007 - 01.2011
Deputy editor, reporter
AFX NEWS (Agence-France Presse - Financial Times)
01.1997 - 01.2003
Masters of Science (MS) - Psychology (Bsc)
Brunel University London
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Relations
American University of Paris (AUP)