I’m a French-born, California-based storyteller and wordsmith with an extensive background in magazine journalism and over 10 years of experience in copywriting, content writing, and editing. I’ve delivered a wide range of editorial and marketing projects for U.S. and French clients – from research and strategy to writing, editing, publishing, and digital distribution. Let's work together!

Clément Thiery

I’m a French-born, California-based storyteller and wordsmith with an extensive background in magazine journalism and over 10 years of experience in copywriting, content writing, and editing. I’ve delivered a wide range of editorial and marketing projects for U.S. and French clients – from research and strategy to writing, editing, publishing, and digital distribution. Let's work together!

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I’m a French-born, California-based storyteller and wordsmith with an extensive background in magazine journalism and over 10 years of experience in copywriting, content writing, and editing.

I’ve delivered a wide range of editorial and marketing projects for U.S. and French clients – from research and strategy to writing, editing, publishing, and digital distribution.

Let’s work together!

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Copywriter, Content Writer & Editor
August 1, 2024 - Present
Write and edit engaging content in English and French for brands, businesses, and organizations across industries. Help clients tell their stories, showcase services and successes, and strengthen brand authority through persuasive copy that drives traffic, reader engagement, and brand awareness. Collaborate with executives, marketing, sales, and creative teams to brainstorm, develop and localize concepts, articulate messaging, incorporate feedback, and deliver on deadlines. Support clients with website content, blogs, email newsletters, and social media platforms. Selected clients include TV 5MONDE USA, Bonum Group, Globedocate, WhisperFlow, ADEO, the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce, and FLAM San Diego.
Staff Writer and Editor at France-Amérique Magazine
October 5, 2015 - March 30, 2024
- Pitched, researched, reported, and wrote 500+ articles for a monthly print magazine and website focused on French-American culture, covering lifestyle, art, entertainment, fashion, sports, technology, business, education, diplomacy, and more - Edited, fact-checked, and proofread 300+ articles published in print and online, in English and French, ensuring editorial quality, factual accuracy, consistency, and clarity - Wrote and edited digital marketing and branded content in English and French, including 440 weekly newsletters, B2C/B2B campaigns, social media posts, landing pages, event communications, and ads - Collaborated with sources, writers, photographers, illustrators, translators, creative directors, graphic designers, web developers, and other stakeholders to deliver projects under tight deadlines and budget constraints - Spearheaded the redesign of the magazine’s website, coordinating with web designers and developers throughout the project - Supervised, supported, edited, and mentored journalism interns

Education

Master’s Degree, Cultural Journalism at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris, France
September 3, 2012 - September 26, 2014
Study-abroad program: City University of New York, College of Staten Island
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, History at Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
September 4, 2006 - June 26, 2009
Study-abroad program: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization