Roger Savitt
Mount Kisco,NY
Summary
I have broad experience in planning, researching and writing articles, press releases, speeches, and scripts. In 2013, I won a North America-wide writing contest sponsored by the Insurance and Financial Communications Association. I also wrote the style guide now used by the New York Life Insurance Company.
I am now retired and since I am seeking work that is both remote and temporary, your notice caught my attention. I am also familiar with Vox Media.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Writer
New York Life Insurance Co
03.2004 - 10.2023
- Editor in charge of 75-year-old company magazine
- Wrote company style guide
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy
- Turned out compelling stories under tight deadlines
- Wrote speeches for internal use by executives
- Did extensive research in collaboration with numerous organizations.
- Wrote presentations for use in PowerPoint
- Wrote video scripts
Freelance Content Writer
Self Employed Writer
07.2002 - 03.2004
Wrote articles for a wide variety of clients. These included pharmaceutical, financial and high-tech companies. I also wrote for a business publication. The work invariably required extensive research and interviewing under tight deadlines.
Program Manager
IBM
02.1980 - 06.2002
- Wrote and edited a number of internal and external publications
- Wrote speeches for executives
- Handled media inquiries and wrote press releases
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives
- Assembled communications plans
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Franklin And Marshall College
Lancaster, PASkills
- Writes compelling and concise prose
- Works quickly, meeting tight deadlines with quality work
- Experienced in writing speeches and video scripts
- Involved in planning communications deliverables
Additional Information
For me, writing is both a profession and a hobby. It is what I like to do. That being the case, I have written extensively for not-for-profit organizations in my home town. And, on occasion, I write stories. I have even written articles about my father who was himself a published author.
Timeline
Senior Staff Writer
New York Life Insurance Co
03.2004 - 10.2023
Freelance Content Writer
Self Employed Writer
07.2002 - 03.2004
Program Manager
IBM
02.1980 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English
Franklin And Marshall College
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