Roger Shitaki

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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.

About

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.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 17 roles

Freelance Content Writer · Expandy JapanFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

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.

Legal Content Writer · Top Class ActionsFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

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.

Legal Domain Content Writer · Top Class ActionsFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

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 · Nara Visitors Center & Expandy JapanJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Editor & Writer · Nara Visitors Center / Sarusawa BlogDec 2023 – Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos
LLM Annotation Editor · Toloka AI / MindriftDec 2023 – Present · 3 yrs
Senior Copy Editor · Health TodayNov 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr
Domain Expert LLM Annotation Editor · Mindrift (Toloka AI)Nov 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education

Master of Applied Linguistics · University of Southern Queensland2005 – 2006

Non-thesis master's degree focused on language testing and digital learning technologies. I gained four higher distinctions overall.

Master of Applied Linguistics · University of Southern Queensland, Australia2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts · University of Cape Town2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 10

IBM Artificial Intelligence Essentials V22025
Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone - Vanderbilt University2025
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT - Vanderbilt University2025
OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants - Vanderbilt University2025

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