Selena Darlim
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished and value-driven individual seeking a remote writing position. My ideal role will allow me to utilize and advance my skills in content creation, journalism, and animal and environmental communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Specialist
Animal Charity Evaluators
Remote
09.2021 - Current
- Copy edit all written content for spelling, grammar, syntax, and adherence to brand guidelines
- Generate ideas, conduct research, and produce written and visual content for blog posts, web pages, and social media
- Communicate with researchers, fundraising professionals, and guest bloggers to suggest improvements to written pieces
- Fact check sources, ensure proper paraphrasing, and create reference lists for research content
- Collaborate with the communications team to develop strategies to enhance brand visibility and engage target audiences
- Revise and maintain style guide and other editorial resources
- Implement an SEO content strategy, including publishing blog pieces and analyzing website performance metrics
- Work closely with other departments to align project schedules and provide guidance on writing and editing tasks
Content Writer
RWS Moravia
07.2021 - Current
- Wrote content for various clients, including search engines, mapping platforms, and travel websites
- Ensured that all content reflected client style, brand voice, and country-specific guidelines
- Collaborated closely with localization specialists to ensure content was suitable for target audience
- Researched cultural nuances associated with target markets in order to ensure appropriate translations
- Researched regional linguistics differences to ensure accuracy in translations
- Identified common translation errors and cultural nuances to ensure accurate copy
- Met weekly content production quotas
Communications Associate
Animal Defenders International
08.2019 - Current
- Drafted and edited web pages, emails, campaign materials, social media posts, press releases and other written content
- Worked with Communications Director and Social Media Manager to develop organization's communications schedule and strategy
- Conducted research and monitored media developments for key campaigns related to fur, wildlife trade, animals in entertainment & more
- Maintained circus tour itineraries and exhibitor info for Stop Circus Suffering campaign
- Maintained document of active bills and assisted with lobbying efforts
- Created press release distribution lists and pitched stories to journalists
- Coordinated interviews and media appearances for organization's founders
- Created media outreach and coverage reports for board review
- Provided general assistance to other departments as needed
News Writer
Render Media
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Researched and wrote aggregated news articles per day for OpposingViews.com, adhering to tight deadlines
- Selected copyright-free photos for articles and provided credit for all media used
- Wrote articles on topics of my choosing
- Reviewed news stories and selected candidates for publication
Education
B.A. in Wildlife Conservation & Animal Advocacy -
University of Redlands
01.2019
Study Abroad in Wildlife Conservation & Political Ecology -
School for International Training - Arusha, Tanzania
05.2018
Skills
- Copywriting
- Copyediting
- Content creation
- Media outreach
- Science communication
- SEO
- Newswriting
- Social media
- Research
- Fact-checking
- Campaigning
- Content localization
- Environmental knowledge
- Conservation knowledge
Groups
Student Animals & Society Institute - Redlands, 09/01/16, 04/01/17, President & founder, Actions included launching a campaign against breeding our bulldog mascot, negotiating an annual on-campus animal adoption fair, & visiting The Animal Museum in Los Angeles.
Languages
English, Expert
Awards
- Sadath Garcia Impact Award, 04/01/19, This award honors a student who, in the pursuit of ideals important to him or her, looks beyond the scope of traditional campus life & addresses issues of global concern.
- Proudian Interdisciplinary Honors, 04/01/19, Selective honors program for multi-disciplinary students at the University of Redlands that extends from sophomore to senior year. Requires the completion of 3 honors seminars.
Publications
Confessions of a Solitaire Fiend, 09/01/14, Procyon Press Short Story Anthology 2014
Volunteer Experience
Additional volunteer experience with My Dog Is My Home, Faunalytics, Vegan Outreach & NutritonFacts.org. References available upon request.
Timeline
Content Specialist
Animal Charity Evaluators
09.2021 - Current
Content Writer
RWS Moravia
07.2021 - Current
Communications Associate
Animal Defenders International
08.2019 - Current
News Writer
Render Media
06.2017 - 01.2018
B.A. in Wildlife Conservation & Animal Advocacy -
University of Redlands
Study Abroad in Wildlife Conservation & Political Ecology -
School for International Training - Arusha, Tanzania
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