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I’m Chelsea Bassett, a seasoned editor with a knack for turning complexity into clarity and a love for storytelling that resonates with readers. I aim to preserve the writer’s voice while sharpening the message for the intended audience, delivering clean, compelling content that feels effortless to read. In past roles at OneAmerica Financial and Vanguard, I streamlined editorial processes, refined brand voice, and boosted content quality and engagement. I thrive in cross-functional teams, welcome feedback, and remain calm under tight deadlines while keeping the end user in focus.…I’m Chelsea Bassett, a seasoned editor with a knack for turning complexity into clarity and a love for storytelling that resonates with readers. I aim to preserve the writer’s voice while sharpening the message for the intended audience, delivering clean, compelling content that feels effortless to read. In past roles at OneAmerica Financial and Vanguard, I streamlined editorial processes, refined brand voice, and boosted content quality and engagement. I thrive in cross-functional teams, welcome feedback, and remain calm under tight deadlines while keeping the end user in focus.

Chelsea Bassett

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I’m Chelsea Bassett, a seasoned editor with a knack for turning complexity into clarity and a love for storytelling that resonates with readers. I aim to preserve the writer’s voice while sharpening the message for the intended audience, delivering clean, compelling content that feels effortless to read. In past roles at OneAmerica Financial and Vanguard, I streamlined editorial processes, refined brand voice, and boosted content quality and engagement. I thrive in cross-functional teams, welcome feedback, and remain calm under tight deadlines while keeping the end user in focus.…I’m Chelsea Bassett, a seasoned editor with a knack for turning complexity into clarity and a love for storytelling that resonates with readers. I aim to preserve the writer’s voice while sharpening the message for the intended audience, delivering clean, compelling content that feels effortless to read. In past roles at OneAmerica Financial and Vanguard, I streamlined editorial processes, refined brand voice, and boosted content quality and engagement. I thrive in cross-functional teams, welcome feedback, and remain calm under tight deadlines while keeping the end user in focus.

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I’m Chelsea Bassett, a seasoned editor with a knack for turning complexity into clarity and a love for storytelling that resonates with readers. I aim to preserve the writer’s voice while sharpening the message for the intended audience, delivering clean, compelling content that feels effortless to read.

In past roles at OneAmerica Financial and Vanguard, I streamlined editorial processes, refined brand voice, and boosted content quality and engagement. I thrive in cross-functional teams, welcome feedback, and remain calm under tight deadlines while keeping the end user in focus.

Skills

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Experience Level

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Copy Editor at OneAmerica Financial

October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Performed developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading for all marketing content, adhering to AP style and internal guidelines. Created and edited content for web assets, edited internal communications for clarity and brand alignment, and collaborated with the editorial team to shape brand voice. Contributed to the development of a continual editorial process and style guides, authored a peer review editing guide, and co-authored the 2024 annual report from concept to publication.

Copy Editor at Vanguard

February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025

Partnered with copywriters and content strategists to develop engaging internal and external communications. Synthesized messaging from multiple inputs to clarify complex topics, contributed to high-visibility content including How America Saves, and edited copy for grammar, tone, and brand consistency. Edited content for social platforms, used AI tools like Writer to enhance accuracy, and managed workflows via Workfront in an Agile framework.

Legal Analyst - Editor at Vanguard

February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020

Collaborated with legal teams to review and publish regulatory documents (mutual fund prospectuses, disclosures, and statements). Managed updates from internal legal teams, the SEC, PwC, and external partners; conducted detailed editorial reviews for ETFs and regulatory communications; balanced multiple assignments under tight deadlines; proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro for document editing and proofing.

Correspondence Team Writer at Vanguard

August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016

Wrote, edited, and proofread client communications, ensuring clarity, compliance, and brand alignment. Conducted research to answer client inquiries via email and trained new hires across multiple sites through an interactive webinar program. Provided editing support to colleagues and ensured regulatory compliance in client communications.

Client Relationship Associate at Vanguard

February 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015

Held Series 7 and Series 63 licenses to assist clients with investment decisions and account servicing. Delivered empathetic, policy-aligned support; peer coached new staff; processed transactions and account updates; coordinated cross-functionally to resolve client inquiries and issues.