Ruth Dawkins

Ruth Dawkins is a freelance writer with over a decade of experience in various communications and community engagement roles, including copywriting, features writing, editing, proofreading, social media management, and campaigning.

Her expertise lies in feature writing covering travel, food and drink, arts, lifestyle, parenting, and environment, with publications in renowned outlets such as The Washington Post, The Guardian, Time Out, SBS News, and Kidspot.

Specializing in copywriting for universities, non-profits, and the tourism industry, Ruth has worked with notable clients like CSIRO, Hydro Tasmania, University of Tasmania, The Smith Family, Tourism Tasmania, and others.

With a diverse skill set, Ruth has experience in creating various content types, including press releases, case studies, policy briefings, website copy, social media content, op-eds, newsletters, blogs, campaign materials, academic submissions, recruitment packs, profiles, and reviews.

She holds an MA (Hons) in English Literature and History of Art from The University of Edinburgh and has held roles such as Community Engagement Officer at the Tasmanian Writers Centre, Scottish Co-ordinator at STOP CLIMATE CHAOS, SCOTLAND, Climate Change Ambassador at Ben and Jerry's and WWF Climate Change College, and President at the Edinburgh University Students' Association.