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I'm Richard Pretorius, a seasoned editor and writer with a global career spanning major papers and international outlets. I’ve edited and written on politics, foreign affairs, and human rights, and I’ve contributed to coverage from Washington, Hong Kong, London, and Abu Dhabi. I’m passionate about clear, factual storytelling and helping teams refine complex narratives for diverse audiences. Beyond journalism, I’ve taught editing and reporting at Catholic University and other institutions, led editorial campaigns, and mentored students and colleagues in newsroom practices. I’m always exploring new ways to tell important stories with balance, context, and impact.…I'm Richard Pretorius, a seasoned editor and writer with a global career spanning major papers and international outlets. I’ve edited and written on politics, foreign affairs, and human rights, and I’ve contributed to coverage from Washington, Hong Kong, London, and Abu Dhabi. I’m passionate about clear, factual storytelling and helping teams refine complex narratives for diverse audiences. Beyond journalism, I’ve taught editing and reporting at Catholic University and other institutions, led editorial campaigns, and mentored students and colleagues in newsroom practices. I’m always exploring new ways to tell important stories with balance, context, and impact.

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I'm Richard Pretorius, a seasoned editor and writer with a global career spanning major papers and international outlets. I’ve edited and written on politics, foreign affairs, and human rights, and I’ve contributed to coverage from Washington, Hong Kong, London, and Abu Dhabi. I’m passionate about clear, factual storytelling and helping teams refine complex narratives for diverse audiences. Beyond journalism, I’ve taught editing and reporting at Catholic University and other institutions, led editorial campaigns, and mentored students and colleagues in newsroom practices. I’m always exploring new ways to tell important stories with balance, context, and impact.…I'm Richard Pretorius, a seasoned editor and writer with a global career spanning major papers and international outlets. I’ve edited and written on politics, foreign affairs, and human rights, and I’ve contributed to coverage from Washington, Hong Kong, London, and Abu Dhabi. I’m passionate about clear, factual storytelling and helping teams refine complex narratives for diverse audiences. Beyond journalism, I’ve taught editing and reporting at Catholic University and other institutions, led editorial campaigns, and mentored students and colleagues in newsroom practices. I’m always exploring new ways to tell important stories with balance, context, and impact.

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I’m Richard Pretorius, a seasoned editor and writer with a global career spanning major papers and international outlets. I’ve edited and written on politics, foreign affairs, and human rights, and I’ve contributed to coverage from Washington, Hong Kong, London, and Abu Dhabi. I’m passionate about clear, factual storytelling and helping teams refine complex narratives for diverse audiences.

Beyond journalism, I’ve taught editing and reporting at Catholic University and other institutions, led editorial campaigns, and mentored students and colleagues in newsroom practices. I’m always exploring new ways to tell important stories with balance, context, and impact.

Skills

Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Editor/Writer at Electronic Intifada; Various outlets

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Created and edited content five days a week for the Electronic Intifada; covered Gaza; contributed to COP28 coverage, Wealth of Geeks, and other outlets; worked on a book about the history of human rights organizations in Iran.

Copy Editor at The Las Vegas Review-Journal; Zenger News Service

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Copy edited news, business and feature stories on a full-time remote basis for Nevada’s leading outlet and for the Austin-based digital news service.

Chief Copy Editor at The Arab Weekly

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Edited and rewrote stories for a newspaper focusing on the Arab world with coverage from London, New York City and Washington, among other bureaus.

Copy Editor at The South China Morning Post

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Edited stories for a Hong Kong-based newspaper with reach across mainland China and Southeast Asia.

Senior Editor/Writer at The National

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006

Edited and wrote stories for the foreign section of the English-language newspaper.

Copy Editor at The Washington Post

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006

Copy edited on the Foreign Desk; wrote occasional op-eds, news and feature stories for various sections of the newspaper.

Adjunct Professor at Catholic University of America

September 1, 2000 - December 1, 2000

Taught editing and reporting courses, including a course on the media and the underclass; also taught at the University of Maryland, Shenandoah University and Howard University.

Special Correspondent at The Baltimore Sun

September 1, 2000 - December 1, 2000

Took the train across the United States to learn the views of often forgotten groups and those the pollsters miss; university students assisted and won a national award for their efforts.

Editor/Columnist at Scripps Howard News Service

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999

Selected and edited stories for the wire; wrote a column focusing on social issues.

Freelance Editor/Writer at Various outlets (Electronic Intifada, COP28 coverage, Wealth of Geeks)

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Created and edited content for multiple outlets, including reporting on the Gaza crisis, COP28 coverage in Dubai, and a book project on the history of human rights organizations in Iran.

Copy Editor at The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Zenger News Service

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Copy edited news, business and feature stories on a full-time remote basis for Nevada’s leading outlet and for the Austin-based digital news service.

Chief Copy Editor at The Arab Weekly

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020

Edited and rewrote stories for a newspaper focusing on the Arab world with the main points of coverage in London, New York City and Washington.

Copy Editor at The South China Morning Post

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Edited stories for a Hong Kong-based newspaper with a large reach in mainland China and Southeast Asia.

Senior Editor/Writer at The National

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013

Edited and wrote stories for the foreign section of the English-language newspaper.

Copy Editor at The Washington Post

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006

Worked as a copy editor, primarily on the Foreign Desk; wrote occasional op-eds, news and feature stories for various sections of the newspaper.

Adjunct Professor at Catholic University

September 1, 2000 - December 1, 2000

Taught a variety of editing and reporting courses, including one on the media and the underclass; also taught at the University of Maryland, Shenandoah University and Howard University.