I’m a research-driven, Asia-based content writer and editor with eight years of experience in content production, optimization and consumer research. I’ve built expertise in product testing, comparative ranking and positioning, translating complex data into reader-friendly copy that strengthens brand messaging. I thrive in remote, deadline-driven environments and have led editorial and content-management across ecommerce, health & wellness, tourism, and consumer law. My toolkit spans long-form research writing, short-form CRO copy, SEO-aware structure, and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate production while maintaining accuracy and brand voice.…

Roger Shitaki

I’m a research-driven, Asia-based content writer and editor with eight years of experience in content production, optimization and consumer research. I’ve built expertise in product testing, comparative ranking and positioning, translating complex data into reader-friendly copy that strengthens brand messaging. I thrive in remote, deadline-driven environments and have led editorial and content-management across ecommerce, health & wellness, tourism, and consumer law. My toolkit spans long-form research writing, short-form CRO copy, SEO-aware structure, and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate production while maintaining accuracy and brand voice.…

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I’m a research-driven, Asia-based content writer and editor with eight years of experience in content production, optimization and consumer research. I’ve built expertise in product testing, comparative ranking and positioning, translating complex data into reader-friendly copy that strengthens brand messaging.

I thrive in remote, deadline-driven environments and have led editorial and content-management across ecommerce, health & wellness, tourism, and consumer law. My toolkit spans long-form research writing, short-form CRO copy, SEO-aware structure, and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate production while maintaining accuracy and brand voice.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Legal Domain Content Writer at Top Class Actions
February 1, 2025 - Present
Research, write, edit, and fact-check high-accuracy consumer and legal content for class action lawsuits, settlements, recalls, and breaking news updates. Accelerated editorial production of simplified legal content using AI-assisted workflows: * Produce 20+ articles per week under strict editorial and legal accuracy requirements * Translate complex legal data into clear, accessible copy for a general audience * Reduced turnaround times while maintaining legal accuracy and case sensitivity * Peer editing and editorial review of legal campaigns across partner publications
Freelance Content Writer at Nara Visitors Center & Expandy Japan
January 1, 2024 - Present
(1) Nara Visitors Center => Monthly newsletter and commissioned content; official city level tourist authority; doubled monthly view counts; improved internal linking and architecture; increased promotion of regional tourist engagement (2) Japanese Taste Blog, Expandy Japan => Monthly research-based articles; rapid ranking of top keyword trends; increased blog authority and authenticity
Domain Expert LLM Annotation Editor at Mindrift (Toloka AI)
November 1, 2023 - Present
Prompt engineering and complex task validation for training and evaluating AI models across academic, commercial and technical domains. Reviewing and confirming AI-generated content for accuracy, logic, and reliability: Data editing for science, medicine, commercial writing, and technical domains * Validation of complex inputs incl. data visualizations and multimedia content * Parameter testing, A/B false positives for PII, and complex prompt engineering * Deliver work under strict quality guidelines and deadline constraints
Editor, Consumer Researcher at Should It
September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2024
Edited and authored comparative product reviews for US and UK markets. Combined research methodologies with data-driven testing and SEO-structured editorial formats. Deliverables targeted affiliate marketing promotions : Produced 40+ in-depth, test-based comparative reviews * Designed evaluation frameworks and testing methodologies for consumer appliances * Achieved multiple Google first-page rankings across competitive product categories * Led editorial workflow improvements, reducing outsourcing costs by 30% * Ensured consistency, clarity, and factual integrity across affiliate content
Travel Writer at Japan Cheapo / Tokyo Cheapo
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Compelling lifestyle article pitches for JapanCheapo and TokyoCheapo - sister websites to HKCheapo, LondonCheapo and Singapore Cheapo: Produced SEO-rich travel articles and destination guides * Pitched and commissioned content * Filled keyword gaps improving overall ranking * Achieved top ranking articles for Kansai or West Japan travel guides
Chief Editor & Content Manager at Tripadago
March 1, 2018 - August 31, 2020
Tripadago | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | March 2018 – Aug 2020 Commissioned as project lead for venture travel website under FiveLinks, Vietnam. Ground-up content creation, editorial flow design, and implementation of in-house management systems. Project abandoned due to financial restraints due to pandemic circumstances: Directed production of 150+ long-form guides and reviews * Established in-house editorial standards, style guides, and KPIs * Implemented readability metrics and content quality tracking * Transitioned team to remote operations during early pandemic stages
Proofreader & Language Service Provider at OTC Inc.
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2018
Provided professional editing, proofreading, and language services for corporate clients, particularly in the pharmaceutical, tech, and heavy industry sectors: Edited technical manuals, corporate documents, and training materials * Supported language assessment and professional training programs * Contributed to business communication standards for multinational clients * Developed an early online business tutorial system
Senior Copy Editor at Health Today
April 1, 2010 - January 28, 2018
Provided professional editing, proofreading, and language services for corporate clients, particularly in the pharmaceutical, tech, and heavy industry sectors: Edited technical manuals, corporate documents, and training materials * Supported language assessment and professional training programs * Contributed to business communication standards for multinational clients * Developed an early online business tutorial system
Legal Content Writer at Top Class Actions
February 1, 2025 - Present
Research, write, edit, and fact-check high-accuracy consumer and legal content for class action lawsuits, settlements, recalls, and breaking news updates. Legal campaign performance optimization. Accelerated editorial production of simplified legal content using AI-assisted workflows. Remote team engagement.
LLM Annotation Editor at Toloka AI / Mindrift
December 1, 2023 - Present
Prompt engineering and complex task validation for training and evaluating AI models across academic, commercial and technical domains. Data editing for science, medicine, commercial writing, and technical domains. Validation of complex inputs in data visualizations and multimedia content. Parameter testing, A/B false positives for PII, and prompt engineering.
Senior Copy Editor at Health Today
November 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Led and developed a team of Asia-based nutritionists. Repositioned scientific data into accessible copy for a non-specialized audience. Editorial liaison and deadline-driven deliverables; on-page optimization; quality control for early AI integration; adherence to medical citations across editorials.
Editor & Consumer Researcher at Should It.com
September 1, 2020 - October 1, 2023
Edited and authored comparative product reviews for US and UK markets. Combined research methodologies with data-driven testing and SEO-structured editorial formats. Deliverables targeted affiliate promotions; produced 40+ in-depth, test-based reviews; established evaluation frameworks and testing methodologies; achieved top Google rankings; led editorial workflow improvements across affiliate content.
Chief Editor - Project Lead at Trip Adagio
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020
Commissioned as project lead for venture travel website under FiveLinks, Vietnam. Led content production, editorial workflow design, and in-house management system implementation; project pivoted due to pandemic.
Proofreader & Language Services Specialist at OTC Inc.
April 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018
Provided professional editing, proofreading, and language services for corporate clients, especially in pharmaceutical, tech, and heavy industry sectors. Edited technical manuals, corporate documents, and training materials; supported language assessment and professional training programs; contributed to business communication standards for multinational clients; helped develop an early online business toolkit.
Freelance Editor & Writer at Nara Visitors Center / Sarusawa Blog
December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
Monthly newsletters and articles commissioned for Sarusawa Blog; contributed to official tourism communications; improved on-page linking, site architecture, and regional tourism engagement.
Freelance Content Writer at Expandy Japan
February 1, 2025 - Present
Two articles per month published to the Japanese Taste Blogs since Feb 2025; rapid ranking of top keywords; long-form content including product descriptions, tool guides, and travel insights on Japanese culture.
Freelance Writer at Cake Magazine
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Guest author series in 2022 focusing on ophthalmology topics (cataract care, eye health); condensed trending research papers and conference proceedings into two-page spreads.

Education

Master of Applied Linguistics at University of Southern Queensland
February 1, 2005 - December 2, 2006
Non-thesis master's degree focused on language testing and digital learning technologies. I gained four higher distinctions overall.
Master of Applied Linguistics at University of Southern Queensland, Australia
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Qualifications

IBM Artificial Intelligence Essentials V2
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone - Vanderbilt University
November 15, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT - Vanderbilt University
December 1, 2025 - December 10, 2025
OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants - Vanderbilt University
January 10, 2025 - December 13, 2025
Content Creation With Generative AI - Coursera
January 10, 2025 - December 15, 2025
IBM Artificial Intelligence Essentials V2
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT - Vanderbilt University
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone - Vanderbilt University
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants - Vanderbilt University
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Content Creation With Generative AI - Coursera
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods

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Experience Level