I am a talented and experienced writer who can produce readable, understandable and accurate copy for clients in a hurry. I have 30 years experience with the wire service United Press International. Most of that time was spent writing news for radio stations, the most difficult type of news writing. I am qualified for all types of writing under deadline pressure.
I am a talented and experienced writer who can fill your need for short-term freelance writing, editing and proofreading.
During 30 years with United Press International I was known as one of the wire service’s best writers and editors. One UPI client even said I was the best writer in the company.
Most of my time at UPI was spent writing news for radio stations, the most difficult type of news writing. I also have extensive experience writing for newspapers.
My background allows me to write well for the Internet and I believe I will be useful to you. Wire service work requires writing well under deadline pressure so I can turn out copy quickly and accurately.
I am available to do freelance writing, editing and proofreading projects for clients wanting readable, understandable and accurate copy in a hurry.
Education degree
BA
Major specialization
Other, Economics
Second specialization
Journalism
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Retired
Editing Experience in Years: 30
1982-1993, except for a two-year leave of absence to finish college, 1988-1990. United Press International's broadcast department in Chicago. Wrote and edited newscasts for more than 3,000 radio stations, supervised other staffers. Experienced in all phases of news – sports, financial, features and general.
1970-1982. UPI’s world headquarters in New York. Wrote and edited copy for newspapers.
1963-1970. United Press International's National Broadcast Department, Chicago. Wrote and edited newscasts for radio stations. Named UPI's overnight broadcast editor in 1968, supervising six writers and editors.
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