I’m a seasoned writer, editor, and voiceover artist, TV host, with a long career spanning journalism, broadcasting, and content creation. I’ve freelanced for national outlets, reported on health care, politics, and local government, and helped produce award-winning news across print, radio, and TV, as well as digital platforms. My work has included election reporting, feature writing, and web copy for a variety of clients, along with editing and book projects. I’m comfortable translating complex information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences. Outside of journalism, I founded and ran a catering business, coordinating events, managing teams, and delivering memorable experiences. I’m comfortable leading projects, meeting tight deadlines, and collaborating with clients to achieve their goals while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor.…

Melody Bacas Dareing

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I’m a seasoned writer, editor, and voiceover artist, TV host, with a long career spanning journalism, broadcasting, and content creation. I’ve freelanced for national outlets, reported on health care, politics, and local government, and helped produce award-winning news across print, radio, and TV, as well as digital platforms. My work has included election reporting, feature writing, and web copy for a variety of clients, along with editing and book projects. I’m comfortable translating complex information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences. Outside of journalism, I founded and ran a catering business, coordinating events, managing teams, and delivering memorable experiences. I’m comfortable leading projects, meeting tight deadlines, and collaborating with clients to achieve their goals while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor.…

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I’m a seasoned writer, editor, and voiceover artist, TV host, with a long career spanning journalism, broadcasting, and content creation. I’ve freelanced for national outlets, reported on health care, politics, and local government, and helped produce award-winning news across print, radio, and TV, as well as digital platforms. My work has included election reporting, feature writing, and web copy for a variety of clients, along with editing and book projects. I’m comfortable translating complex information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.

Outside of journalism, I founded and ran a catering business, coordinating events, managing teams, and delivering memorable experiences. I’m comfortable leading projects, meeting tight deadlines, and collaborating with clients to achieve their goals while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Writer at Self-employed / Freelance clients (Upwork, Freelancer, private clients)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Freelance writer delivering articles, features, and web copy in a variety of formats for clients on freelancing platforms and private engagements. Contributions include election reporting for Associated Press and Edison Research, plus writing for outlets such as Western Journalism, Liberty Guardian, Public Slate, and U.S. Finance. Also produced news/feature content for Local Labs and contributed freelance web copy and scripts for multiple businesses. Editor of three books and active in book projects.
Freelance Writer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2009 - Present
Remote freelance writer producing news, features, and scripts for multiple clients, including newspapers and online outlets across the U.S. and Canada; experience spans research, editing, and content marketing.
Assistant Editor at News Publishing Co., Georgia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015
Reported and wrote articles; assisted in the production of The Rockmart Journal, The Cedartown Standard, and The Rome News-Tribune.
Event coordinator/Owner at Dareing Events Catering Inc., Cartersville GA
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2020
Book/price events, create menus, coordinate events, manage pricing, hire/train staff, and market services for catering and event planning.
Event Coordinator / Owner at Dareing Events Catering Inc.
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2020
Booked and sold events, priced menus, created menus, coordinated events, hired and trained staff, and led marketing efforts in Cartersville, GA.
Freelance reporter at Cartersville Magazine; WBHF & WYXC (radio); WSB-TV (Associate Producer)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Feature writer for Cartersville Magazine; news reporter with voice talent for local radio; associate producer duties for WSB-TV in Atlanta.
Freelance Writer at Atlanta, GA (Self-employed)
January 1, 2001 - Present
Writer, researcher, and editor with ongoing work across original and researched news copy for U.S. and Canada outlets; included clients like Western Journalism, Liberty Guardian, Public Slate, U.S. Finance News, and more.
News Director at PrestigeVision/Adelphia Channel 4, Cartersville GA
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2001
Managed a four-person newsroom; produced taped and live newscasts; anchored and reported; developed news series; served as corporate troubleshooter for sister stations, providing consulting, revamping, and staff training.
News Director at PrestigeVision / Adelphia Channel 4, Cartersville, GA
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001
Managed a four-person newsroom; anchored and reported live and taped news; produced news series; corporate troubleshooter for five other stations; trained staff.
Medical Reporter at The Rome News Tribune, Rome GA
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995
Created a medical beat covering features and health care reform, investigated environmental issues and hospital systems; contributed to state-level transparency and accountability through reporting.
Medical Reporter at The Rome News Tribune, Rome, GA
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Created a medical beat reporting features and the political side of medicine; investigated hospital authority issues that led to changes in hospital structure and in state legislation on transparency.
Senior Staff Writer at The Times-Georgian, Carrollton GA
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992
Wrote a variety of news and feature stories and assisted in editing/producing the daily paper.
Staff Writer at Warner Robins Sun, Warner Robins GA
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987
Reporter covering crime beat and military topics.
Lifestyle Editor at The Houston Home Journal, Perry GA
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1990
Led the lifestyle section twice a week with a focus on food, features, and school events; also contributed to news coverage of school board meetings, county commissions, and court.

Education

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Qualifications

Georgia Press Association Best News Story
January 1, 1987 - January 27, 2026
Georgia Press Association Best News Feature
January 1, 1987 - January 27, 2026
Freedom of Information Award
January 1, 1987 - January 27, 2026
Georgia Press Association Best Feature Page
January 1, 1991 - January 27, 2026
Georgia Press Women First Place, Special Series
January 1, 1991 - January 27, 2026
National Newspaper Contest – Third Place Medical Reporting
January 1, 1999 - January 27, 2026
GBA – Best Newscast
January 1, 2002 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    Van Gogh Experience

    This is one of my things-to-do travel vlogs on one of the immersive art museums in our area. It shows what an immersive art exhibit is and takes people through the experience.