My editing

My approach to editing goes beyond merely correcting grammar and punctuation; for over a decade, I’ve meticulously imbued each word, sentence and paragraph with both precision and imagination.

From root and branch structural edits to final polish proofreading, I take the time to grasp the essence of your text as a whole, ensuring it not only conveys your intended message but also speaks to your audience with a consistent tone and voice. What’s more, my background in journalistic storytelling means I bring an intuitive understanding of narrative flow.

With a wealth of experience spanning different sectors and mediums, I’m equally at home with detailed development reports as punchy cultural publications. Industry-standard style guides like AP and the Chicago Manual of Style are my bread and butter., but I can seamlessly adapt to bespoke organisational guides — or even help you to define your own. And with my finely tuned editing toolkit allowing me to spot the intricacies that often escape notice, I can free you up to focus on your content or message itself.

Reports, Research
& strategies

Do you need your publications to shine with clarity and impact? Combining my journalistic background with my public sector experience, I meticulously edit and refine your documents to ensure they convey your work with precision, coherence and professionalism.

Previous clients include: UNDP, GIZ, Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Humanitarian Law Center.

Media

Does your media content need rigorous fact-checking or a captivating narrative flow? Whether it’s longform features, interviews or blogs, my years of experience in senior editorial roles allow me to infuse your stories with reliability and creativity, no matter what the format or medium.

Previous clients include: Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), K2.0 magazine.

Cultural publications

Are you producing a new exhibition or crafting a cultural extravaganza? From museum displays to festival guides, with my deep appreciation for cultural storytelling I can transform your materials into captivating narratives that immerse your audience.

Previous clients include: Manifesta biennial, K2.0 magazine, Galeria 17, Qendra Multimedia.

Subtitles

Do you aspire to reach an English-speaking audience with your film or TV programme? There’s nothing quite like awkward subtitles to jolt your viewers from a painstakingly curated immersive experience. My conscientious approach ensures a smooth transition from your original language to English, sensitively preserving the essence of your hard work.

Film subtitles edited: Rexhep: What Killed the Architect (2022), As I was Looking Above, I Could See Myself Underneath (2022), Drums of Resistance (2016).

TV subtitles edited: Kallxo Pernime investigations.

Video scripts

Do you need your video scripts to resonate with viewers? Whether it’s documentary-style storytelling or showcasing your organisation’s impactful projects, I specialise in crafting and refining compelling video scripts that both engage and inform. From concept development and research to editing and narration, I can also support other aspects of the video production process.

Previous clients include: K2.0 magazine, GIZ, UKHab, Cineks, Unseen.

OTHER

Do you have a unique editing need that doesn’t fit neatly into one of these categories? Just let me know! Whether it’s non-fiction books, website content or any other type of text or publication, I will carefully discuss your project’s needs and deliver precise, dynamic editing that ensures your content stands out in its own distinctive way.

Books edited: The Gorillas We Didn’t See (Veton Surroi / Koha), The Ambassador of Melchizedek (Veton Surroi / Koha).

Other clients include: University of Leeds, University of Prishtina, Goethe-Institut, German-Kosovar Business Association, Adventures in Coffee podcast, Apraku Psychiatry.

“Jack did great work in editing our division’s ‘Gender toolbox.’ He provided high quality work in a very reliable and professional manner. It has always been a pleasure to work with Jack.”

— Julia Becker, GIZ