Rachel Forrest
Content Strategist And Editor
Yardley,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dynamic Journalist and editor bringing 21 years of experience. Hardworking and reliable with entrepreneurial spirit and passion for developing and reporting engaging content. Versed in writing and editing for print, multiple digital media platforms, social media and online platforms.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Branded Content Strategist
Gannett
Remote
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Organized information and content to produce well-written articles covering many topics published on Gannett's USAToday and local news and media sites
- Wrote quality content for clients, enabling site visitors to quickly obtain information.
- Edited content provided by branded content freelancers using AP Style guidelines
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing
- Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic.
- Used multiple content management systems to publish articles
- Helped sales teams with pitches by creating content concepts for multi-million dollar clients
Freelance Journalist
Freelance
05.2002 - Current
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for print and internet channels for multiple publications including Yankee Magazine, Taste of the Seacoast, Eater, Texas Highways and Fathom.
- Ghost writer and editor for multiple books
- Wrote "Maine Classics: More Than 150 Delicious Dishes from Downeast" for chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier
- Radio host for Wine Me, Dine Me on WSCA-FM, Portsmouth, NH
Journalist
Gatehouse Media
Multiple
05.2002 - 05.2019
- Wrote feature and news stories for both print and online publication primarily on food, drink and dining topics but also music and arts in New England
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Restaurant reviewer and weekly food and drink columnist for Seacoast Media Group in Portsmouth, NH
Executive Producer/Creative Director
AOL Time Warner
San Mateo, CA
10.1995 - 06.2001
- Responsible for content and creative direction for eCommerce Division and the Travel and Shopping Channels at AOL and then both AOL and Netscape. Oversaw production of channels.
- Creative and UI Consultant for eCommerce partners
- Member of the company acquisitions team which looked at new companies for AOL to bring into the brand.
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Oversaw full teams of writers, artists, designers and project managers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ 05.2001 -
Skills
Interviewing skill
Media operations knowledge
Story development
AP style expert
Radio broadcasting
Copy Editing
Self-Motivated
Timeline
Branded Content Strategist
Gannett
10.2016 - 05.2022
Freelance Journalist
Freelance
05.2002 - Current
Journalist
Gatehouse Media
05.2002 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
05.2001 -
Executive Producer/Creative Director
AOL Time Warner
10.1995 - 06.2001