Research-driven writer and editor with 10+ years of experience producing source-verified long-form articles and compelling blog content. Skilled at transforming specialized topics into precise and accessible copy aligned with brand voice and strategic goals. Fluent in AI-enhanced workflows used to analyze draft copy, verify facts and enforce style and tone conformity across multiple workflows. Proven success with audience engagement and working within remote, deadline-driven, structured environments.…

Shitaki Roger

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Research-driven writer and editor with 10+ years of experience producing source-verified long-form articles and compelling blog content. Skilled at transforming specialized topics into precise and accessible copy aligned with brand voice and strategic goals. Fluent in AI-enhanced workflows used to analyze draft copy, verify facts and enforce style and tone conformity across multiple workflows. Proven success with audience engagement and working within remote, deadline-driven, structured environments.…

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Research-driven writer and editor with 10+ years of experience producing source-verified long-form articles and compelling blog content. Skilled at transforming specialized topics into precise and accessible copy aligned with brand voice and strategic goals. Fluent in AI-enhanced workflows used to analyze draft copy, verify facts and enforce style and tone conformity across multiple workflows. Proven success with audience engagement and working within remote, deadline-driven, structured environments.

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Skills

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

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.

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

Industry Experience

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

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Experience Level