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Your content needs an editor, not just a creator

You have the expertise, you just don't have the system. Let me act as your fractional editorial director – owning the strategy, planning and execution of your online presence – so you can stay focused on your business.

The founder's content paradox

You know showing up online is the best way to win clients, but every week it falls to the bottom of your to-do list. When you do post, it's reactive, rushed and doesn't even sound like you.

The Tension
The Cost

Inconsistency makes you look amateur. Silence makes you look stagnant. You're leaving authority (and potential revenue) on the table.

The Masthead Method

I don't just "write posts".
I install an editorial department.

Plan

We align your business goals with a rolling 4-6 week flat plan

Execute

I manage the creation, editing and packaging of your insights

I provide the professional oversight to ensure every piece of content reinforces your position as a leader

Lead

Strategic Oversight

Defining your editorial angle and "what we never talk about."

Content Calendar

A structured publishing rhythm that never misses a beat

Taking your raw ideas and turning them into high-signal content

I brief and manage any needed freelance support so you don't have to

We look at what worked and pivot the plan for the next 30 days

Production

External Resources

Performance Sync

Areas of expertise

Each retainer is unique and could include a mix of different deliverables based on the mix of experience I've built up over the past 20 years across hundreds of clients and countless projects.

Some things to note though...

No 24/7 Access

High-quality work requires deep focus. I respond within 2-4 hours during working hours via WhatsApp/Slack. I'm offline at weekends.

Ethical Filter

I don't work with gambling, alcohol, music or predatory industries. If you're unsure, just reach out and we can discuss whether I'm a good fit or not.

What it costs

I only work with a handful of clients at a time to be able to dedicate time and focus as required. My baseline price should cover the vast majority of scenarios, but can increase due to extra scope.

£1,000

3 months

Minimum term

Baseline retainer

”Tom has been a guiding figure – from launching our social channels and outlining clear community management processes, to identifying content pillars and producing evergreen content. We learn from every campaign, making the next one better suited to our audience.”

- Strategy manager, Oil & Gas client

Ready to get off the content hamster wheel?

Fill out the form to book a 30-minute fit call. We’ll discuss your goals, your current roadblocks, and how the Masthead Method can take the editorial weight off your shoulders.

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