About me
Half-American, half-British and now living mostly in France, I’m a travel journalist, content marketer and broadcast journalist with more than a decade of experience. I work with some of the biggest names in the business, from quality newspapers and TV networks to some of the world’s largest brands.
areas of expertise
I’m not sure how I landed such coveted jobs in travel - editor of Which? Travel, commissioning editor of The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, travel journalist, presenter and content editor for many more major publications and websites. But over the years, I’ve picked up all sorts of travel tips and tricks. Whether you want to know how to do the real Big Apple or a thrilling Big Five safari on a shoestring, or need advice about currency, flight rights or insurance, I can help.
Beyond travel, I find the fin-tech industry fascinating for its potential to make lives better by creating new ways of managing money. I’ve interviewed the first woman to start a British national bank, previewed app-based financial products before they hit the market, and know which is the best plastic to use on your travels.
I also write about ethical and political issues, from energy-efficiency to women’s rights. And I’m a judge for the International Hotel & Property Awards.
As a cheerleader from aged four to 22, I lost my fear of public appearances early on, so I handle myself pretty well on TV, radio, podcasts and with public speaking.
Downtime
When not working, you’ll often find me at the theatre, watching 1980s murder-mystery TV shows, on a bicycle (it’s genetic), learning French and hanging out with my husband and our two adventure cats, Detective Mittens and JessiCat Fletcher.
I’m also working on my first novel (and looking for an agent), a globetrotting mystery in which a flight attendant and airline pilot are forced to play to detectives to find out how a crime was committed when all the potential suspects were out of the country.
Judge since 2017
Finalist: 2018 International Content Marketing Awards: Best Travel category
Finalist: 2016 Editor of the Year: Lifestyle
Judge since 2017
Finalist: 2015 Editor of the Year: Lifestyle
Finalist: 2014 PPA New Talent Awards: Best New Section Editor category
“A fast efficient copywriter and a brilliantly versatile journalist, one can rely on Jill for smooth-flowing copy, excellent grammar and every fact checked and checked again.
“More than that, Jill will come up with suggestions for improving copy and ideas on how to work more effectively on joint projects. Her easy nature and sense of humour are the icing on the cake. Bright, well-connected and at the top of her game.”
“I’ve worked with Jill for many years and would recommend her to all. She’s the best at her job, professional and just lovely to work with, the perfect combination!”
“Jill is brilliant to work with and a master at what she does. Her extensive knowledge and unfaltering energy means deadlines are always met and fantastic content produced.
I learnt a lot from Jill when we worked together at The Sunday Times Travel Magazine — she is the ultimate professional, with a rare blend of editorial and social-media knowledge wrapped up in integrity. And as a coworker, she is a total pleasure — competent, cooperative, optimistic and funny.”