Andrew Kirkwood

Andrew Kirkwood

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Andrew holds the final pen on Ascribe’s writing assignments, ensuring that every word of copy is on message, on brand and stylistically appropriate. He serves as primary writer on many of the company’s strategic and high-creative projects—including annual reports, video scripts and marketing campaigns—and in the development of technology white papers, an area in which he is deeply experienced. Clients value Andrew’s grasp of complex subject matter and his clear, fluid writing style.

Andrew brings more than 14 years’ experience in marketing communications to his role as Editorial Director. Serving as Ascribe’s editor-in-chief, he briefs writers on projects, directs content research, and works closely with team members as they develop their drafts, contributing to ongoing professional development through feedback and discussion.

Andrew also oversees Ascribe's day-to-day operations, maintains the company’s Apple computing environment, and participates in business planning and recruiting activities.

Bachelor of Arts, Honours English (Highest Honours), Carleton University, 1993
Dramatic Scriptwriting Diploma, Algonquin College, 1994

Foundations Course in Group Facilitation Certificate, 2011

“I got my first typewriter when I was 12 years old and have been working with words ever since. I still find it exciting to hit on that right combination, the turn of phrase that transforms an abstract idea into something relatable. It’s such a powerful thing.”

Keywords
Capacity
Clarity
Imagination

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Nav Canada CDERP Video Scriptwriting
Nav Canada CDERP Video Scriptwriting

Nav Canada uses the Chemical Dependency Education and Rehabilitation Program (CDERP) to support employees returning to work following treatment for drug or alcohol dependency. Ascribe was invited to write the script for a video that would bring new peer volunteers up to speed...

Alcatel-Lucent 2010 Annual Report
Alcatel-Lucent 2010 Annual Report

Alcatel-Lucent set an ambitious goal for its 2010 annual report: to make the story of its complex, highly technical global business as simple and relatable as possible...

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“Ascribe worked with our executive, CSR and communications teams to clarify the vision for the document and develop a structure that would present the data in a clear, readable, interesting way.”

Robert Boutin
Senior Advisor, Corporate Social Responsibility
Canada Post Corporation

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