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I am Elizabeth Daleske, a senior-level copy editor and top editor with a proven track record of improving the quality, consistency and accuracy of public-facing content across high-volume publishing environments. I thrive on turning messy copy into clear, publish-ready material that aligns with editorial standards, brand voice and SEO best practices. In recent years I’ve led editorial workflows for Reader’s Digest, Taste of Home, and Trusted Media Brands, mentored junior editors, and developed efficient processes that boost productivity. I enjoy collaborating across editorial, design and production teams to deliver compelling content on deadline while upholding strict style and quality standards.…I am Elizabeth Daleske, a senior-level copy editor and top editor with a proven track record of improving the quality, consistency and accuracy of public-facing content across high-volume publishing environments. I thrive on turning messy copy into clear, publish-ready material that aligns with editorial standards, brand voice and SEO best practices. In recent years I’ve led editorial workflows for Reader’s Digest, Taste of Home, and Trusted Media Brands, mentored junior editors, and developed efficient processes that boost productivity. I enjoy collaborating across editorial, design and production teams to deliver compelling content on deadline while upholding strict style and quality standards.

Elizabeth Daleske

Writer, Copywriter, Content Producer, +2

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I am Elizabeth Daleske, a senior-level copy editor and top editor with a proven track record of improving the quality, consistency and accuracy of public-facing content across high-volume publishing environments. I thrive on turning messy copy into clear, publish-ready material that aligns with editorial standards, brand voice and SEO best practices. In recent years I’ve led editorial workflows for Reader’s Digest, Taste of Home, and Trusted Media Brands, mentored junior editors, and developed efficient processes that boost productivity. I enjoy collaborating across editorial, design and production teams to deliver compelling content on deadline while upholding strict style and quality standards.…I am Elizabeth Daleske, a senior-level copy editor and top editor with a proven track record of improving the quality, consistency and accuracy of public-facing content across high-volume publishing environments. I thrive on turning messy copy into clear, publish-ready material that aligns with editorial standards, brand voice and SEO best practices. In recent years I’ve led editorial workflows for Reader’s Digest, Taste of Home, and Trusted Media Brands, mentored junior editors, and developed efficient processes that boost productivity. I enjoy collaborating across editorial, design and production teams to deliver compelling content on deadline while upholding strict style and quality standards.

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I am Elizabeth Daleske, a senior-level copy editor and top editor with a proven track record of improving the quality, consistency and accuracy of public-facing content across high-volume publishing environments. I thrive on turning messy copy into clear, publish-ready material that aligns with editorial standards, brand voice and SEO best practices.

In recent years I’ve led editorial workflows for Reader’s Digest, Taste of Home, and Trusted Media Brands, mentored junior editors, and developed efficient processes that boost productivity. I enjoy collaborating across editorial, design and production teams to deliver compelling content on deadline while upholding strict style and quality standards.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

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Work Experience

Freelance Copy Editor at Reader’s Digest / Taste of Home (Trusted Media Brands)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Extended freelance copy editing for RD.com and Taste of Home. Edited new stories and updates, refining style, accuracy, clarity, formatting and SEO priorities; reviewed image choice and placement; applied AI tools to streamline workflows, improve efficiency and reduce human error; worked in WordPress and published to RD.com and TasteofHome.com; coordinated with editors, art and production to ensure timely delivery and adherence to house style.

Senior Editor, Copy Chief at Reader’s Digest (RD.com)

December 31, 2024 - October 25, 2025

Copyedited every story published on RD.com, correcting typos, grammar and punctuation, and adapting for house style and consistency; queried editors on points of fact and sense; performed final checks and published in WordPress; served as the point person between editorial, design and production to align content; tracked content and ensured priorities were met. During two years, raised overall site quality and consistency; published 8–10 stories per day; planned for holidays and newsletters; managed priority requests and SEO best practices.

Copy Director at MyRegistry.com

December 31, 2022 - October 25, 2025

Editorial lead for online gift registry business. Wrote, edited and approved copy across departments; managed copy lifecycle with ultimate responsibility for editorial quality; produced B2C and B2B emails, social media posts, blogs, articles, web/mobile/UX copy; edited advertising units, marketing decks and B2B blogs; supervised junior editors working on social media and blog posts.

Writer and Editor, Creative Marketing (Contract) at Design Within Reach (DWR)

December 31, 2019 - October 25, 2025

Wrote designer bios and manufacturer blurbs; product copy; meta descriptions and other SEO copy. Managed social media responses and represented the company publicly in real time. Wrote copy for invitations, signage and collateral for in-store and branded events; crafted emails for retail, trade and contract sales; provided editorial support for sales collateral, price lists and lookbooks; established a design-savvy, approachable brand voice and processes for social engagement.

Content Editor at Google (Zagat/Geo Editorial Team, contract)

December 31, 2015 - October 25, 2025

Researched and wrote engaging mini-descriptions of restaurants, hotels, retailers and attractions for Google Maps; wrote capsule hotel descriptions for Google Hotels; supported content needs including app development and quality control; copyedited daily Zagat.com posts; built a freelance writer network (~40 writers nationwide); authored UGC-based reviews in Zagat’s brand voice; covered openings and related happenings.