Shari Kaplan Witaschek

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Copy editor, content editor, medical editor, proofreader, writer, photographer, AI content curator with 25+ years of experience in print & digital communications.

About

Copy editor, content editor, medical editor, proofreader, writer, photographer, AI content curator with 25+ years of experience in print & digital communications. I take nerdy pride in improving grammar, style, syntax, clarity, & consistency, & enjoy bringing precise language & thoughtful voice to my projects. I’m proficient in SEO, generative AI, fact-checking, & style guide adherence (AP, AMA, Chicago), working with a team or solo.

I’ve edited print & digital content across healthcare, lifestyle, education, history, horticulture, pop culture, & news. I’m also experienced in photo editing. I value clear communication, reliable research, & mentoring others. Despite my “old-school” journalistic training, I’m open to exploring ways to combine editorial judgment with AI-assisted tools to boost efficiency while maintaining accuracy & voice.

  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other

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Projects · 1

Work experience· 7 roles

Freelance Copy Editor · Wiley Periodicals, LLC (part of John Wiley & Sons)Oct 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Copy edit feature articles, news briefs, policy pieces, and other related content for Wiley's digital publication Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly.

Publishing Operations Specialist (Copy/Content Editor) · Ranker.comMar 2021 – Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Edited for grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, syntax, clarity, voice, and factual correctness. Subject matter included pop culture, history, food, science, education, humor, sports, and paranormal. Optimized web content using SEO strategies to improve search rankings and drive organic traffic. Collaborated with editorial teams and mentored freelance writers. Integrated generative AI tools (Harpa, ChatGPT) to support editing and research tasks.

Medical Information Content Editor · Epocrates (part of Athenahealth)Feb 2015 – Oct 2020 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Edited/wrote DocAlerts, monograph messages, and medical news briefs for physicians, pharmacists, and nurses. Maintained patient literature library and formatted interactive clinical practice guidelines. Contributed to group FDA and CDC presentations, and mentored editorial interns.

Freelance Copy Editor · Demand Media (Demand Studios)May 2010 – Aug 2014 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Copy Editor/Proofreader · Gannett Healthcare GroupNov 2006 – Jan 2015 · 8 yrs 3 mos
Newspaper Editor · Times Media, Inc.Aug 2003 – Dec 2005 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Freelance Writer/Photographer · San Jose Mercury NewsJul 2003 – Dec 2005 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Education

B.S. in journalism · San Jose State University1900

Graduated magna cum laude w/ 3.8 GPA (Apologies for the attendance dates; the form wouldn't let me leave it blank).

Certifications and awards

81 WPM typist; 99% accuracy2026

https://www.ratatype.com/u8382912/certificate/en_new/

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