JESSICA HOLLAND

I’m a content creator and strategist with more than a decade’s experience telling stories for international publications and brands.

I’ve been ahead of the curve in writing about emerging technologies, from generative AI to cryptocurrencies to digital security.

I also work on projects about boost inclusion, accessibility and mental health; and I love to profile adventurers, artists, activists and athletes who are changing the status quo.

If you have a story that needs telling, email me, and let’s figure out how to bring it to life.

More about me

TESTIMONIALS

“Jessica is incredibly reliable and professional and always delivers on deadline. She’s full of stellar ideas and enthusiasm, no matter the project or subject matter, and is an excellent communicator – fast to reply at all times – which makes her the ultimate go-to person for quick turn around stories. She’s definitely one to keep at the top of a list!”

Andrea Kurland, Editor-in-Chief, Huck

“Working with Jess has made my job easier. She responds to emails quickly, works hard to understand the briefs, asks smart questions and delivers on-time (or early). She responds to feedback very well and has an equally quick turnaround for revisions. My whole team is grateful to be working with her.”

Christina Mannatt, Head of Marketing, Space Angels

Jess is a commissioning editor’s godsend. Gets the brief, unearths the story and contacts, always files on time. She’s also the rare writer you can call upon to cover a range of topics – technology, business, culture – with genuine knowledge and enthusiasm. Her copy is on-point, engaging and clean as a whistle.”

Danielle Green, Editorial Director, Touchline

“Jess is the consummate writing professional, delivering clear and interesting copy to deadline. I’m happy to recommend her for both long and short form writing, and she shows extra skill in taking really complex, technical ideas and making them clear and readable. I’m very happy we found her!”

Dr. Ella Fitzsimmons, Head of Narrative Strategy, Projects by IF

AI & EMERGING TECH

Huck magazine

Cover story on encryption activists fighting surveillance (2017)

Accenture

Package of articles on female entrepreneurs using bitcoin in Afghanistan, including an explainer on blockchains and digital currencies. (2018)

Feature for the company’s magazine, Trailblazers, on the use of AI at Abbey Road Studios (2019)

Projects by IF

In-house communications for the digital strategy studio, including thought leadership posts, editing speechs and writing microcopy (2019)

Space Capital

Blog posts, reports and white papers on satellites and other space technology for US-based venture fund (2018-2020)

Airwallex

SEO blog posts on fintech topics for payment technology company (2021-2024)

Instadeep

Longform storytelling for industrial AI company Instadeep, including deeply researched articles on protein design, rocket payload management and the history of circuit boards (2021-2025)

VIDEO AND AUDIO CONTENT

I filmed and edited a short film in 2024 that was broadcast by an action-sport magazine; was associate producer of a short documentary adapted from one of my articles, which was chosen for National Geographic’s Short Film Showcase (above); and have created multiple print zines and Substack newsletters.

In 2021, I produced four pilot episodes of a podcast for a major global technology company. I was responsible for everything from finding and offering a deal to a high-profile host to pre-interviewing guests and deciding on episode themes.

SELECTED JOURNALISM

Huck

Red Bulletin

BBC

I’ve also written profiles for the Observer and the Guardian, and editorial content for brands including The North Face, Birkenstock, Skillshare and WeTransfer.