Julie was born and raised in Eston, but moved to London in her late teens to follow her dream of becoming a journalist. She worked for IPC magazine for ten years as a features Editor at MIZZ magazine before turning freelance and working for a variety of national magazines and daily newspapers and assisting with the launch of a number of women’s titles. Stints in PR, marketing and film followed, before she chose to move ‘home’ and join Resolution Media and Publishing as Editor of Tees Life, writer on Tees Business and Events Manager. Julie has two children, Jonah 22 and Evangeline, 13.

Recently Julie went it alone. She now offers copywriting, editing, marketing and event management on a freelance/ad hoc basis. You can contact her on julieburnistonfreelance@gmail.com