NOTE: these rates are not set in stone and are only an average for this editor. The actual rate applicable to your document will depend on the depth of the edit, the quality of the writing, the topic matter, the proximity of the deadline, the length of the document and several other factors.
Photo editor/writer
Edit, prep and publish photos.
Choose Pictures of the Day and Month.
Create, edit and publish WordPress pages and galleries.
Write feature articles and mountain bike event coverage.
Photograph mountain bike events, trails and athletes.
Bones Over Metal, February 2008 to Current
Copywriter/editor/Web production
Pen copy for NWsource People’s Picks section, NWautos site and other advertising pages.
Edit and proofread copy for grammar, branding considerations, content accuracy and use of corporate and AP style guidelines.
Create and publish HTML and Movable Type pages and design comps.
Seattle Times (Contracting through Smart Dept), January 2008 to Current
Copywriter
Create copy for REI.com expert advice articles, direct mail and in-store advertising and tech manuals.
Drop new copy into advertising templates, using InDesign CS3 to revise layouts.
REI (Contracting through Big Fish), October 2007 to Current
Content writer
Penned compelling copy designed to drive traffic to MSN channel content.
Researched news, sports, pop culture, political and educational topics.
Published editorial and multimedia content daily using MSN’s Bedrock system.
MSN (Contracting through S&T Onsite), November 2006 to July 2007
Online producer
Penned online editorial content.
Assessed existing content and suggested improvements for editorial and community-building options, including user-generated content ranging from blogs to message boards and polls, for MSN channels including City Guides, Lifestyle, Health, Tech & Gadgets, Sports and Travel.
Drove hiring process for new bloggers.
Coached bloggers to improve editorial quality.
Researched competition as a means of developing revised site strategy.
Collaborated with tech team to determine best UI options for pages.
Reviewed vendor proposals and reported back to team with findings.
MSN (Contracting through S&T Onsite), July 2006 to November 2006
Copywriter
Created retail copy for newspaper and direct mail advertisements.
Edited catalog, direct mail and newspaper ad layouts, using InDesign CS and corporate style guide.
Macy’s (Contracting through Big Fish), July 2006
Content manager
Migrated content from existing corporate site to new content management system.
Milliman (Contracting through The Smart Department), February 2006 to March 2006
Site producer
Created Canadian corporate site using Microsoft CMS tool.
Worked with regional marketing manager to replicate content from U.S site and add content specific to the Canadian market, and to devise workarounds to deal with CMS tool limitations.
Proofed and edited copy.
Sourced and posted images.
Starbucks (Contracting through S&T Onsite), December 2005
Content writer
Penned compelling copy designed to maximize click-through and conversion rates for MSN Search Featured Sites advertisers.
Analyzed existing and prospective client sites to determine available keyword options for search advertising packages.
Created relevant, researched keyword lists.
Analyzed and interpreted performance data including CPCs and click-through rates, to assist clients with the development of cost-effective advertising.
Priced new, optimization and renewal advertising packages and presented results via Excel spreadsheets.
MSN (Contracting through S&T Onsite), October 2004 to October 2005
Copy editor/proofreader
Edit and proofread copy for grammar, branding considerations, content accuracy and use of style guidelines.
Used InDesign CS to revise print production layouts.
Created PDFs for print production using Acrobat Professional 6.0.
Fred Meyer (Contracting through Aquent), July 2004 to October 2004
Proofreader
Proofread adidas catalogs for design and editorial consistency and accuracy.
Hanlon Brown Design/adidas (Contracting through Aquent), June 2004
Copywriter/print production coordinator
Penned promotional copy for rental games.
Worked with game vendors and corporate designers to acquire game art and manuals in pre-release phase.
Collaborated with two print vendors to manage print production process, from file transfers to litho proofing.
Hollywood Video, August 2003 to February 2004
Content manager
Penned advertising and educational copy for e-commerce sites.
Developed editorial, marketing and technical strategies for e-commerce sports product site in collaboration with owner and marketing manager.
Coded HTML and Cold Fusion product pages using Dreamweaver MX; created, manipulated and managed digital image files using Photoshop and Fireworks MX; collaborated with project manager and Web developer to manage HTML and digital image content databases and content calendar.
Sportsmassagers.com and Allaboutmassagers.com, May 2002 to September 2002
Copy editor/writer
Entered, edited and revised copy and/or images daily using a proprietary Citysearch content management tool.
Coached writers on grammar and style issues.
Collaborated with national editor to create and update national Citysearch style guide.
Wrote a national snowboard shopping feature and profiles of snow sport and bike shops for numerous Citysearch markets.
Worked with other Citysearch editors to develop editorial strategy, headlines, etc.
Citysearch, July 2000 to February 2001
Snow sports editor/photographer/writer
Drove editorial focus of Sports Etc. magazine's snow sports section.
Covered extreme sports industry news, events, gear, athletes and trends.
Photographed snow sports and cycling events and athletes.
Sports Etc., July 1999 to July 2000
Content coordinator
Coded and published intranet site and Web pages for Microsoft’s Consumer and Commerce Group’s international sales force, using the Web publishing tool Interpress and the HTML editor Front Page.
Microsoft (Contracting through Creative Assets), August 1999 to October 1999
Content writer
Researched, categorized and reviewed Web sites for inclusion in MSN Find search engine.
Acted as liaison to producers and editors, researching and reviewing topics for MSN e-zines and sections including Slate, Underwire, Mint, Mama Planet and Essentials.
Managed selection process for Picks for One Click Away e-zine, including defining deadlines and goals, compiling group suggestions, choosing top Picks, interviewing Webmasters of selected sites, and developing teasers for Picks page.
Entered and edited content daily using a proprietary content management tool.
MSN (Contracting through S&T Onsite), July 1996 to August 1998
Education degree
BA
Major specialization
Other, Photography
Second specialization
Journalism
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Copywriter/copy editor/photographer/Web production
Editing Experience in Years: 12
Computer experience
Word 11.3.5, InDesign CS2, Illustrator CS2, Photoshop CS2, Adobe Acrobat
KarenKaren is not available at this time.
Scored 91% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.