Freelance Writer (Communications consultant): Erin McKelle Fischer, United States
Experience
● A passionate and dedicated team builder who builds connection through effective and astute communication
● Seasoned communications manager and writer eager to provide a creative outlook to a growing organization
● Seven years of experience in marketing and communications, including entrepreneurial work, news-writing jobs, full-time roles with innovative non-profits, and freelance work in editorial strategy, writing, and editing
● Expertise and extensive volunteer experience in politics, political campaigns, public policy, and advocacy
Services I Provide
I provide services that span marketing, communications, writing, editing, and consulting. I am open to almost any project or scope of work that fits underneath these umbrellas, as I have a multidisciplinary background and approach.
I also tailor my offerings to the needs of each client, rather than offering a specific fixed menu of services.
Skills
I have worked as a freelance writer and editor since the age of 18, where I cut my teeth as a contributing writer and community manager at Everyday Feminism, which was the most popular online magazine about feminism at the time (2013-14).
Since then, my career has spanned journalism, nonprofit advocacy, event planning, social media marketing, public relations, editorial strategy, and both internal and external communications.
Skills include:
- email marketing and lead generation
- social media management, marketing, and content creation- analytics
- campaign creation
- design
- public speaking
- sales and marketing
- writing/editing : blog/web content, press releases, manuscripts, creative nonfiction, editorial, academic writing, copywriting, media, and presentation writing
Education
● Master of Arts in Political Psychology: Arizona State University (2023)
○ Member of Graduate College Student Advisory Committee
○ Winner of Sun Devil Award in 2022
● Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Ohio University (2014)
○ Member of VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood
○ Vice President of Feminist Equality Movement student organization
○ Ready for Hillary founder and campus representative
○ Contributor to The Post campus newspaper
Why You Should Hire Me
I'm perpetually learning, growing, and adapting my work to meet the ever-changing needs of the market. I have expertise and experience in multiple areas of marketing and communications, including academic writing, copywriting, design, social media management, editorial strategy and development, journalism, and web content.
I have an enthusiasm and zest for life that make me a great asset to any team and ideal leader for any project. I always hold myself to a standard of excellence and look for ways to overdeliver on a daily basis.
Work Samples
https://muckrack.com/erin-mckelle
Contact
Email: erin.mckelle@gmail.com