I have a decade's worth of editing and writing experience, and I am available to start immediately.

Gus Peters

I have a decade's worth of editing and writing experience, and I am available to start immediately.

Available to hire

I have a decade’s worth of editing and writing experience, and I am available to start immediately.

Language

Russian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
German
Beginner
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Deputy Chief Sub-Editor at Oxford Business Group
November 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Edited, fact-checked and proofread reports and analyses on emerging markets and various business sectors (e.g., the IT sector in Kuwait and renewable energy projects in Oman). Managed ongoing reports and advisory projects, and assisted in coordinating workflow for a team of analysts and sub-editors. Conducted research on topics related to coverage countries (e.g., currency fluctuations in Latin America).
Research Editor at SOVA Capital Limited
May 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Edited financial reports (ratings updates, analyses of industry trends and recent news, and company outlooks) for Russian, Kazakhstani and Georgian companies. Edited daily publication on the latest news related to our respective industries (oil and gas, real estate, tech and finance). Assisted in collecting data and writing macroeconomic reports on Russia.
English Editor at PwC Russia
July 1, 2019 - October 24, 2025
Proofread and edited documents, contracts and internal communications translated from Russian into English by the company’s translators. Translated certain documents and internal communications from Russian into English. Wrote for and edited the Translation and Editorial department’s Editor’s Blog, which features articles about grammar constructions, misused words and other topics that are difficult for non-native English speakers.
Proofreader at Get Russia
March 1, 2017 - October 24, 2025
Proofread and edited articles written and translated by the website’s Russian employees into English. Assisted in editing and writing social media posts.
ESL Teacher at CREF-R Moscow
June 1, 2017 - October 24, 2025
Taught English to children and adults ranging from beginners to intermediate students in both individual and group settings. Administered and corrected exams and homework.
ESL Teacher at Lexica Language Centre
August 1, 2015 - October 24, 2025
Taught English to adult students at the intermediate and upper-intermediate level. Administered and corrected tests. Prepared course materials in accordance with the level of the class.
Deputy Editor at The St. Petersburg Times
December 1, 2014 - October 24, 2025
Edited and wrote articles on cultural events, as well as on national and local news. Wrote articles about the local sports teams Zenit St. Petersburg and SKA St. Petersburg. Assisted in translating articles from Russian into English, as well as edited articles submitted by contributors. Assisted in laying out and copyediting each issue. Selected stories for the national news, business, opinion and feature pages.
ESL Teacher at Orange Language Centre
April 1, 2014 - October 24, 2025
Taught English to groups of students ranging in skill levels and age. Worked with individual students to increase their own knowledge of the English language. Administered and corrected tests. Prepared course materials in accordance with the level of the class.
Editorial Intern at Howler Magazine
September 1, 2013 - October 24, 2025
Did research for articles, as well as edited and wrote articles about soccer culture.
Reporter/Contributor at The Kenwood Press
May 1, 2013 - October 24, 2025
Reported on meetings concerning local issues. Assisted in the office by answering phones, organizing advertiser folders and speaking with visitors.
Communications Intern: Impact Stories at Search for Common Ground
December 1, 2012 - October 24, 2025
Assisted in updating webpages detailing the NGO’s peace-building projects. Kept a record of domestic and foreign media sources that mentioned the NGO. Wrote for The Common Ground Blog and collected stories of successful projects. Assisted in preparing The Common Ground Awards, an annual ceremony honoring men and women who dedicate their lives to conflict resolution.
Intern at Congressman Mike Thompson’s Office
August 1, 2010 - October 24, 2025
Answered constituent phone calls and letters. Assisted in summarizing specific immigration issues involving constituents for the local director.

Education

B.A. at Washington University in St. Louis
January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2012
Semester abroad at St. Petersburg State University
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
M.A. at European University at St. Petersburg
September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Financial Services