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$45/hour

Emma H.

Average rate

$45/hour

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Joined September 2016

I write and edit research-based articles on topics ranging from tech to fashion to health and wellness.

Chicago, IL, United States

Emma H.

Chicago, IL, United States

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Experience

Summary

I'm your brand's new best friend: a copywriter with a background in editorial work, publishing, and marketing. In addition to writing long-form, research-based articles, I also create branded content for B2C companies.

Work history

Body Time

Marketing Director and eCommerce Manager

I worked closely with C-level executives to ensure optimal brand management and user experience across all digital channels; utilized B2C marketing practices to grow customer base; wrote product copy; managed email and social media.

Stanford University Press

Editorial Assistant, Humanities

I worked closely with acquisitions editors of history, literature, philosophy, Jewish studies, and religion; attended AAR, AJS, and MLA conferences on behalf of the Press; guided projects through production; drafted catalog and cover copy.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Media Relations Chair

I wrote press releases, coordinated with local media, and managed PR for PCAN Bay Area Affiliate; appeared on local news as an official spokesperson for PCAN; oversaw the Social Media Administrator’s efforts to maintain official Facebook and Twitter pages

Pearson Education

Editorial Project Manager

Worked closely with the Executive Acquisitions Editor on highest-priority projects on the Economics list; managed 30-40 projects through different pre-production publishing stages; hired authors for teaching supplements.

Portfolio

Screen shot emma harper html copywriting photoshop web design 2 — Website Landing Page - Banner Design

This website landing page banner for a perfumery, apothecary, and skin care company uses a branded image to highlight seasonal offerings.

Screen shot emma harper html copywriting photoshop web design — Product Copy and Branding

I oversaw the successful roll-out of two product lines; a sun care line and an aromatherapy line. For the product pictured here, I was involved with the product design and photography, created the webpage using Magento CMS, wrote the product copy, and collaborated on the roll-out.

Healthline.com article - "Safe Essential Oils for Babies and How to Use Them"

A research-based article on safe essential oil use for babies.

Healthline.com article - "How to Safely Use Essential Oils for Teething"

A research-based article on safe essential oils for teething babies.

Live TV Interview

An interview on KTVU News where I appeared on behalf of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Brand Storytelling - Perfume

A branded blog post celebrating the company's most popular product.

Education

Accreditations

Kenyon College

B.A. Italian Studies, focus in Classics

University of Edinburgh

M.Sc. Comparative and General Literature

Skills

blogging content creation content content marketing content curation copywriting content strategy digital marketing editing editorial

Tools

Constant Contact Facebook Facebook Advertising Facebook Insights Google AdWords Google Analytics Hootsuite Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Wordpress Twitter Squarespace Photoshop Pinterest

Availability

Not seeking work

Available

Available during business hours, evenings, and weekends

Commitment

Can work 40hrs per week
Can commit to 1-3 months

Interests

Industries I love

Health & Wellness

What I read

Forbes, The New Yorker, Paris Review, and pretty much anything I can get my hands on...

Ideal team

I enjoy working with teams of all sizes. I have worked at large corporations and small start-ups.

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