Detail-oriented proofreader and copywriter with over 20 years’ experience turning technical material into clear, purposeful digital content. From lawyers, psychics and data analysts to financiers, builders, farmers and early childhood education providers, I’ve worked across diverse industries, helping businesses connect with their audiences through content that’s well-crafted, grounded in research, and aligned with business goals. Combining storytelling with strategy, I leverage SEO and AI search optimisation to create content that connects, delivers value, and gets found. I’m someone who thrives in a team that values clarity, curiosity, purpose and results. I care about getting the details right: I go beyond just ticking boxes to create complete, thoughtful solutions that work. Comfortable juggling multiple projects, I have spent many years successfully collaborating with colleagues and managing clients from my Auckland-based home office.

Rachel Ellis

Detail-oriented proofreader and copywriter with over 20 years’ experience turning technical material into clear, purposeful digital content. From lawyers, psychics and data analysts to financiers, builders, farmers and early childhood education providers, I’ve worked across diverse industries, helping businesses connect with their audiences through content that’s well-crafted, grounded in research, and aligned with business goals. Combining storytelling with strategy, I leverage SEO and AI search optimisation to create content that connects, delivers value, and gets found. I’m someone who thrives in a team that values clarity, curiosity, purpose and results. I care about getting the details right: I go beyond just ticking boxes to create complete, thoughtful solutions that work. Comfortable juggling multiple projects, I have spent many years successfully collaborating with colleagues and managing clients from my Auckland-based home office.

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Detail-oriented proofreader and copywriter with over 20 years’ experience turning technical material into clear, purposeful digital content. From lawyers, psychics and data analysts to financiers, builders, farmers and early childhood education providers, I’ve worked across diverse industries, helping businesses connect with their audiences through content that’s well-crafted, grounded in research, and aligned with business goals.

Combining storytelling with strategy, I leverage SEO and AI search optimisation to create content that connects, delivers value, and gets found. I’m someone who thrives in a team that values clarity, curiosity, purpose and results. I care about getting the details right: I go beyond just ticking boxes to create complete, thoughtful solutions that work. Comfortable juggling multiple projects, I have spent many years successfully collaborating with colleagues and managing clients from my Auckland-based home office.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Copywriter and Proofreader at WordRight
September 1, 2011 - Present
Communicating with small- and medium-sized businesses across a variety of industries to understand products, services and target markets; liaising with stakeholders and clients to understand needs, deliver practical solutions, and build strong relationships to ensure projects run smoothly and meet expectations; writing, editing and publishing SEO-driven website, case studies and blog content for clients in industries such as construction, beauty, health, retail, engineering, and finance; creating, overseeing and updating content and promotional material across social media platforms; creating, checking and sending newsletters via Mailchimp and Brevo; managing web updates, metadata, internal links, and page structure; editing and uploading content to WordPress; proofreading for exhibitions, theatre productions, magazines, e-books, government submissions, reports, regulatory documents, accreditation applications and packaging.
AI Trainer – Language and Content Reviewer at Outlier
January 1, 2025 - Present
Evaluating AI-generated content for clarity, accuracy, tone, and contextual relevance; helping train large language models through prompt refinement.
Site Manager / Editor at English-to-go Ltd
February 26, 1999 - February 7, 2023
Developed hundreds of print learning resources for English language educators, online lessons and exam preparation materials; proofed team members’ content for clarity, tone, and consistency; oversaw content publishing in multiple CMSs; wrote instructional user guides for software and website use.

Education

Master of Applied Linguistics (First Class Honours) at University of Waikato
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Diploma Superior de Español at Universidad de Salamanca
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Diploma in Second Language Teaching at University of Waikato
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
CELTA (English Language Teaching Certificate) at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (English Literature) at University of Waikato
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Qualifications

CELTA (English Language Teaching Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Diploma Superior de Español
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Diploma in Second Language Teaching
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Diploma in Second Language Teaching
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail