Erin Douglass Email & Phone Number

Remote

Write monthly long- and short-form reviews, author Q&As for international publication’s Books section. > Published 29 by-lined reviews, 84 mini reviews (as of 11/1/23) > 20+ reviews quoted on Bookshop.org, 6 blurbed on book covers/in front matter

Oregon, United States

• Provide editing services based on AP and in-house stylebooks with an eye to detail and deadline.• Craft dynamic articles, posts, reviews, and videos for clients in media, finance, and publishing.• Develop effective, story-based content strategies fueled by authenticity, warmth, and curiosity.• Conduct interviews in live and recorded sessions.

Remote

• Supported content strategy for firm’s intranet news feed.• Wrote business, history, and culture articles; developed video-based stories for global audience. • Brainstormed and collaborated on execution of 90th anniversary communications plan: interviews, photo galleries, digital exhibit, in-office banners. > Published 70 by-lined articles; served as backup editor/QA for daily posts

Remote

• Developed and implemented content strategy for global asset management firm’s Corporate Archives.• Strategized, built, and operationalized oral history video program in partnership with Department Head.• Co-led all aspects of oral history program: research, question development, interviewing, clip curation. > Filmed 15 oral histories (a mix of in-person and virtual sessions) in 2021-22 > Captured 17,700 views (10,000 reader base), 1,270 likes, 257 comments on 8 features in 2021

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Served as chief storyteller for organization’s internal news program with eye to long-term strategy.• Partnered with Corporate Archives to stage in-person and virtual exhibits; highlighted collection gems.• Managed team of Communications and Engagement Specialists; mentored associates in/outside team.• Created and managed fast-moving editorial calendar of daily articles and posts. • Conducted research, interviewed SMEs to develop stories ranging in topic, complexity, and format. • Ensured content/imagery represented firm’s diversity and adhered to corporate style guide and brand.• Monitored site analytics for insights into readership trends and behaviors. • Led, assessed, and consistently adjusted editing, reviewing, and QA processes. > Planned, developed, and wrote roughly 70-75 articles per year. > Edited, reviewed, and finalized 450 items annually from idea stage through go-live. > Oversaw and trained volunteer group of 60 news reporters from global offices. > Conducted nearly 24-hour livestream-esque event for International Women’s Day in 2019. > Facilitated “Words matter” livestream panel discussion in 2019.

Los Angeles, California

• Managed team of Communications and Engagement Specialists; mentored associates in/outside team.• Created and managed fast-moving editorial calendar of daily articles and posts. • Responded to breaking news requests. • Conducted research, interviewed SMEs to develop stories ranging in topic, complexity, and format. • Ensured content/imagery represented firm’s diversity and adhered to corporate style guide and brand.• Monitored site analytics for insights into readership trends and behaviors. • Led, assessed, and consistently adjusted editing, reviewing, and QA processes. > Planned, developed, and wrote roughly 70-75 articles per year. > Edited, reviewed, and finalized 450 items annually from idea stage through go-live. > Oversaw and trained volunteer group of 60 news reporters from global offices.

Los Angeles, California

• Created and managed fast-moving editorial calendar of daily articles and posts. • Responded to breaking news requests. • Conducted research, interviewed SMEs to develop stories ranging in topic, complexity and format. • Ensured content/imagery represented firm’s diversity and adhered to corporate style guide and brand.• Monitored site analytics for insights into readership trends and behaviors. • Led, assessed, and consistently adjusted editing, reviewing, and QA processes. > Planned, developed, and wrote roughly 70-75 articles per year. > Edited, reviewed, and finalized 450 items annually from idea stage through go-live. > Oversaw and trained volunteer group of 60 news reporters from global offices.

Los Angeles, California

• Initiated and facilitated Web-Print monthly dialogue to encourage cross-project communication.• Conducted all other Writer duties as outlined below with minimal oversight.

Los Angeles, California

• Brainstormed, developed, wrote and coordinated advisor-, investor- and retirement-focused online campaigns, promotions, sales ideas and news; tracked results and refined messaging using Omniture Site Catalyst. • Co-managed and wrote interactive cross-site sales campaigns.• Created and drove investor site communication calendar for broad cross-team use.• Helped conceive and implement first A/B banner test and targeted messages.

Los Angeles, California

• Served as co-project lead on investor homepage redesign. • Conducted all other copyediting duties outlined below with minimal oversight, partnering with colleagues on problem-solving, process improvements, and style guide evolution.

Los Angeles, California

• Copyedited content for investor and advisor websites including articles, statistics, legal disclosure, and transaction pages. • Wrote annual interactive tax guide, help text, and error messages. • Served as subject matter expert on core development team for new fund data management tool. • Helped produce and edit first-generation advisor e-mail program.

San Francisco, California

• Wrote, solicited, edited, proofread, and published weekly content -- including articles, headlines, blurbs, polls, and surveys -- for human resources professionals' website. • Spearheaded bimonthly e-mail newsletter.• Conducted interviews and research.

Berkeley, California

• Managed two-person copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading department for leading self-help legal publisher. • Wrote, edited, and directed production of trade and consumer catalogs and direct marketing campaigns, including e-mail newsletters, ads, and special offers. • Wrote bookcover copy, website content, and materials for Sales team.

Berkeley, California

• Wrote, edited, and directed production of trade and consumer catalogs and direct marketing campaigns, including e-mail newsletters, ads, and special offers. • Wrote bookcover copy, website content, and materials for Sales team.

Los Angeles, California

• Assisted with ordering, researching, selling, and stocking books for independent store.• Co-managed children's department.• Supported in-store author events.