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Content specialist with a passion for original copy, AI enhanced content, SEO optimization, and cross-domain storytelling. I bridge traditional editorial precision with AI innovation to scale and manage high-impact content across travel, wellness, consumer, and related platforms. I have a proven track record of scaling production pipelines, doubling audience engagement, and transforming manual editorial workflows into data-driven, AI-enhanced systems. Open to Part-time, Full-time, and Freelance engagements with a commitment to timely delivery and accurate, engaging content.…Content specialist with a passion for original copy, AI enhanced content, SEO optimization, and cross-domain storytelling. I bridge traditional editorial precision with AI innovation to scale and manage high-impact content across travel, wellness, consumer, and related platforms. I have a proven track record of scaling production pipelines, doubling audience engagement, and transforming manual editorial workflows into data-driven, AI-enhanced systems. Open to Part-time, Full-time, and Freelance engagements with a commitment to timely delivery and accurate, engaging content.

Roger Shitaki

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Content Producer, Copywriter, AI Prompt Engineer, +3

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Content specialist with a passion for original copy, AI enhanced content, SEO optimization, and cross-domain storytelling. I bridge traditional editorial precision with AI innovation to scale and manage high-impact content across travel, wellness, consumer, and related platforms. I have a proven track record of scaling production pipelines, doubling audience engagement, and transforming manual editorial workflows into data-driven, AI-enhanced systems. Open to Part-time, Full-time, and Freelance engagements with a commitment to timely delivery and accurate, engaging content.…Content specialist with a passion for original copy, AI enhanced content, SEO optimization, and cross-domain storytelling. I bridge traditional editorial precision with AI innovation to scale and manage high-impact content across travel, wellness, consumer, and related platforms. I have a proven track record of scaling production pipelines, doubling audience engagement, and transforming manual editorial workflows into data-driven, AI-enhanced systems. Open to Part-time, Full-time, and Freelance engagements with a commitment to timely delivery and accurate, engaging content.

Available to hire

Osaka, Japan

Content specialist with a passion for original copy, AI enhanced content, SEO optimization, and cross-domain storytelling. I bridge traditional editorial precision with AI innovation to scale and manage high-impact content across travel, wellness, consumer, and related platforms. I have a proven track record of scaling production pipelines, doubling audience engagement, and transforming manual editorial workflows into data-driven, AI-enhanced systems. Open to Part-time, Full-time, and Freelance engagements with a commitment to timely delivery and accurate, engaging content.

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English

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Japanese

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Work Experience

AI Enhanced Content Creator at Top Class Actions

February 1, 2025 - Present

I produced, edit and fact-check AI-enhanced content related to class action lawsuits and settlements, product recalls and related consumer news or updates => Accelerated editorial production of complex legal content through AI-assisted workflows; reduced turnaround times while maintaining legal accuracy and case sensitivity; peer editing; fact-checking AI feedback loops to enhance reliability; timely delivery of 20 plus verified consumer updates per week; contributing articles to partnership websites.

Freelance Content Writer at Nara Visitors Center & Expandy Japan

January 1, 2024 - December 3, 2025

(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

AI Annotation Editor at Mindrift (Toloka AI)

November 1, 2023 - Present

Data annotation expert for domain expert LLM data training sets => Ensured accuracy and ethical integrity; edited AI content across science, medicine, commerce, and coding domains; complex graphics interpretation, video analysis, parameter testing, and PII privacy control; delivered projects under strict timelines with precision and compliance to project guidelines.

Editor, Consumer Researcher at Should It

September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2024

In-house editing of comparative review rankings for home kitchen products. I also designed practical tests for kitchen appliances and wrote in-depth reviews targeting the US and UK home markets via affiliate marketing agreements => Transitioned product reviews to hands-on testing with SEO-optimized formats; achieved multiple Google front-page rankings across appliance categories; led in-house editorial redesign, cutting outsourcing costs by 30% ; produced 40+ comparative, test-based product reviews targeting US and UK markets

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

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020

Project lead and chief editor for venture website Tripagado.com, part of FiveLinks, Vietnam => Directed a team producing 150+ travel guides and hotel write-ups; introduced KPI systems and content readability tracking; developed in-house style guides; established guidelines for researching locations with emerging online resources; migrated team to online and remote functioning while maintaining productivity and morale.

Proofreader & Language Service Provider at OTC Inc.

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2018

Performed various tasks and functions for language and localization services => Proofread and edited technical manuals and corporate documents for clients like Nestlé Japan; played a rucial role in developing business email tutorial systems; conducted oral language testing and training for leading heavy industry and pharmaceutical corporations; developed and deployed training programs for employee relocation abroad.

Senior Copy Editor at Health Today

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Successfully developed a group of young Asia-based nutritionists with no prior experience in writing online content for a non-specialized audience => Led on-page optimization and editorial using Surfer SEO ; developed qualified nutritionist into effective content writers; balanced early AI integration with trainee writer demands; supported successful project launch with improving readability and targeted engagement