Writing and Journalism
TechRepublic. (Owned by TechnologyAdvice.) August 2022 to Present. Editor, TechRepublic Premium. Online publication providing breaking IT news, best practices, analysis, reviews and tutorials. Tasks include managing a team of freelancers and covering a wide range of tech topics.
eWeek UK. (Owned by TechnologyAdvice.) July 2021 to August 2022. Editor. Digital publication for the UK’s B2B tech sector. News and insights for IT professionals and technology buyers. Numerous scoops on tech and fintech startups. Managed a team of freelancers.
Fintech Direct, UK. October 2019 to July 2021. Founder. News site with a focus on financial crime, startups and consumer issues. Closed down due to work at eWeek UK and TechRepublic.
FinTech Futures / Banking Technology, London. February 2016 to March 2019. Deputy Editor. Reporting, feature writing, interviews, hosted webinars, moderated panels, attended events and handled social media. Gained exclusives in the UK, US, Denmark, Spain, Switzerland and Canada.
“Antony has a superb ability to write a well-researched story that is easy to read and understand. Our team could always rely on him to deliver work on time and of high quality, with clear communication throughout the process.”
Tanya Andreasyan, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, FinTech Futures, UK.
The Fiction Pool, online-only literary magazine. June 2017. Short story published – I Am a Camera.
IBS Intelligence, London. July 2015 to February 2016. Senior Reporter. Wrote about international banking systems, innovation and start-ups. Obtained exclusives in the UK, UAE and Switzerland.
European Rubber Journal, London. October 2013 to September 2014. Reporter. Covered stories on finance, technology and sustainability. Secured exclusives in Germany, Italy, Russia and Poland.
The Non-League Paper, London. September 2012 to October 2013. Sub-editing for a weekly sports publication that focuses on English and Welsh football.
Asergis, London. June 2012 to July 2013. Writing, editing and social media management. Created content for relaunch of three telecoms websites..
South West Londoner. October 2011 to January 2012. Online newspaper produced by News Associates. Reports on a Korean church, Krav Maga, a rugby-playing sculptor and Lambeth’s BIG Difference Campaign
News Associates, London. September 2011 to January 2012. Full-time NCTJ Multimedia Diploma in Journalism. Trained in media law, court reporting, public affairs, sub-editing and Teeline shorthand. Awarded reporting prize.
“Antony is tireless in his efforts to improve himself and deserves to succeed in his chosen career.”
Richard Parsons, Director of Training, News Associates, UK.
Firefox News, online magazine for speculative fiction. Book reviews of Terry Pratchett’s work: Interesting Times, Small Gods and Night Watch.
Casey Research, US online magazine. March 2005 to July 2006. Examined China’s relevance and prevalence in the world. Subjects included relationships with the US, Japan and India; environmental concerns; business practices; a declining female population and an ageing workforce.
China Pictorial: City of Ambition, a Western perspective of Tianjin.
Dragonfire: Chinese Gold, an analysis of the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
Chapter and Verse: Hard-Boiled and Soft-Centered, a feature on the life and work of Raymond Chandler.
JIN Magazine, Tianjin, China. June 2004 to February 2006. Wrote interviews, reviews and travel features. Monthly column ‘A View Askew’ explored themes expatriates faced in the country; and trips to Xi’an, Inner Mongolia and Hong Kong.
“I’m very glad we found Antony Peyton, ‘our man in China’. He was a great addition to our small and select team of freelancers. We regularly received emails from readers telling us how much they valued his intelligent insights into Chinese culture and society.”
Shannara Johnson, Senior Editor, Casey Research, US.
Copywriting and Proofreading
Philanippon 2021 – World Stamp Championship Exhibition in Japan.
Epson, Japan.
Japan Airlines.
Chronofund by Ineichen Zürich. Watch investment project.
Mitsubishi, Japan.
Nutanix. Cloud computing project.
Education Information Service, Japan. STEP Eiken tests in practical English proficiency.
Yamagata Intech, Japan. Technical manuals for the automobile industry.
Avec Mobile, Finland. Online magazine covering the cutting edge in mobile technologies.
Energy Foundation.
EU-China Energy and Environment Programme.
China Pictorial.