Roxane Hughes
Sévery
Summary
Skilled and passionate copywriter and editor with 13 years of experience in storytelling, narrative development, stakeholder engagement, and content strategy. Demonstrated skills include acute attention to detail, adaptability, and strong communication abilities in both English and French.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Copywriting and Editing Specialist
Audemars Piguet
Le Brassus
08.2018 - 06.2025
- Wrote all types of press, brand communications, and corporate materials across print and digital platforms, including press releases, social media copies, website articles, corporate message tracks, Q&As, biographies, writing guidelines, and ESG reports, in English and French.
- Defined key messages and storytelling to support brand campaigns and content creation across departments, contributing to building the brand's global content strategy.
- Managed a pool of internal and external copywriters, journalists, and translators.
- Acted as one of the editors in chief for the brand's external magazine, Stories by Audemars Piguet.
- Reviewed and edited external communications to ensure alignment across platforms, accuracy, and consistency of messages and tone.
- Proofread and edited editorials and advertorials.
- Translated press materials in English and French.
- Interviewed employees, stakeholders, partners, etc.
- Bridged the corporate and the academic through partnerships and other punctual engagements with local universities and business schools.
First Assistant (postdoctoral Researcher)
University of Lausanne
Lausanne
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Taught second and third-year seminars on American and Canadian literatures.
- Wrote, edited, and published academic articles.
- Edited departmental guidebook for academic writing.
- Presented at international conferences.
- Conducted postdoctoral research on North American literatures dealing with immigration, displacement and integration.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Lausanne
Lausanne
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Taught academic writing and American literature seminars.
- Wrote, edited, and published academic articles.
- Edited departmental guidebook for academic writing.
- Presented at international conferences.
- Conducted doctoral research on footbinding tropes in Chinese American immigration literature.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
SUNY, University at Buffalo
Buffalo
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Taught English Composition and first-year workshops on the history of world civilizations.
- Conducted doctoral research on footbinding tropes in Chinese American literature.
Education
Doctorate - English Department
University of Lausanne
06.2017
Master of Arts - Department of American Studies
SUNY, University at Buffalo
01.2013
Master of Arts - English and Italian Departments
University of Lausanne
01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English and Italian Departments
University of Lausanne
01.2008
Skills
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Brand storytelling and messaging
- Content creation and strategy
- Message development
- Academic writing
- Business communication
- Translation
- Research skills
- Proofreading
- Teaching
- Training and mentoring
- Public speaking
- Attention to detail
- Stakeholder engagement
- Time management
- Cultural awareness
- Empathy and understanding
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Publications
List of academic publications available upon request
Languages
French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Italian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Portuguese
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Copywriting and Editing Specialist
Audemars Piguet
08.2018 - 06.2025
First Assistant (postdoctoral Researcher)
University of Lausanne
08.2017 - 07.2018
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Lausanne
08.2013 - 07.2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant
SUNY, University at Buffalo
08.2011 - 07.2013
Doctorate - English Department
University of Lausanne
Master of Arts - Department of American Studies
SUNY, University at Buffalo
Master of Arts - English and Italian Departments
University of Lausanne
Bachelor of Arts - English and Italian Departments
University of Lausanne
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