Improving accessibility and readability of Verywell Health content. Defining complicated terms, checking and updating citations, and editing for style.

Develop and research ideas. Create framework for scripts. Write and adapt content for video. Perform fact-checking and source images. ➤ Most popular script/finished video reached 1.3M views on YouTube.

Translated complex scientific information, practices, and theories into easily digestible, accurate copy. Researched, collected information, and completed interviews with academics, professionals, and scientists. Wrote and edited scientific articles, news, and features for websites/magazines. Created content in line with in-house style guides. Tailored style and tone according to client needs/brand. Ensured high-level accuracy by conducting thorough copyediting and proofreading of content. ➤ Developed and pitched article ideas and content to multiple clients including Undark, Earth Island Journal, Lonely Planet, E! The Environmental, and Air & Space/Smithsonian. ➤ Created engaging science, history, health, and entertainment articles for ZergNet.➤ One long-form article written for Grunge.com was at the time the most widely read story on the website. ➤ Undark article also ran in Salon.com, High Country News, and Scientific American.

Wrote blog posts and marketing copy to promote organization mission and attract donors. Engaged in research and conducted interviews with science staff, professionals, and partners. Proofread, restructured, and edited articles produced by staff. Updated social media pages with new content to maintain engagement from followers. Sourced photographs from staff, organization database, and Creative Commons. Edited and produced short videos. Assisted development team with SOQ/grant writing, editing, and document formatting. ➤ Increased Facebook followers by 68% over 18-month period.➤ Contributed to several successful grant applications. ➤ Spearheaded development of SOQ document, leading to contract.➤ Led monthly email newsletter campaign, resulting in several thousands of dollars in donations.

➤ Developed subject-specific blog posts for photographers on a variety of subjects including technique, composition, equipment, camera settings, and post-processing. Created buying guides, product reviews, and instructional articles. Offered consultation services to subscribers and paid members. Devised educational material to aid in development of aspiring photographers. ➤ Attracted new students and subscribers by strategically leading, developing, and designing photography coursework. ➤ Served as photography subject matter expert and educated online visitors on basic, intermediate, and advanced topics.