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Writer with a background in public relations, editing, proofreading, and remote collaboration, delivering high-quality content on short deadlines. Native-level command of American English and strong experience coordinating timelines, requirements, and logistics for publication-ready materials. Skilled in creating donor communications and news/community stories, as well as editing and managing editorial workflows for weekly and local publications. Experienced with InCopy and WordPress, and effective in hybrid roles across on-site and remote environments.…Writer with a background in public relations, editing, proofreading, and remote collaboration, delivering high-quality content on short deadlines. Native-level command of American English and strong experience coordinating timelines, requirements, and logistics for publication-ready materials. Skilled in creating donor communications and news/community stories, as well as editing and managing editorial workflows for weekly and local publications. Experienced with InCopy and WordPress, and effective in hybrid roles across on-site and remote environments.

AMANDA D. OLSEN

Writer, PR Freelancer, Content Producer, +1

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Writer with a background in public relations, editing, proofreading, and remote collaboration, delivering high-quality content on short deadlines. Native-level command of American English and strong experience coordinating timelines, requirements, and logistics for publication-ready materials. Skilled in creating donor communications and news/community stories, as well as editing and managing editorial workflows for weekly and local publications. Experienced with InCopy and WordPress, and effective in hybrid roles across on-site and remote environments.…Writer with a background in public relations, editing, proofreading, and remote collaboration, delivering high-quality content on short deadlines. Native-level command of American English and strong experience coordinating timelines, requirements, and logistics for publication-ready materials. Skilled in creating donor communications and news/community stories, as well as editing and managing editorial workflows for weekly and local publications. Experienced with InCopy and WordPress, and effective in hybrid roles across on-site and remote environments.

Available to hire

Writer with a background in public relations, editing, proofreading, and remote collaboration, delivering high-quality content on short deadlines. Native-level command of American English and strong experience coordinating timelines, requirements, and logistics for publication-ready materials.

Skilled in creating donor communications and news/community stories, as well as editing and managing editorial workflows for weekly and local publications. Experienced with InCopy and WordPress, and effective in hybrid roles across on-site and remote environments.

Skills

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Impact Writer at Stony Brook University Foundation

November 1, 2025 - Present

Create bespoke communications for donors that clearly convey the impact of their philanthropy. Build and maintain trust relationships with key constituents and colleagues. Manage both long- and short-term deadlines in a hybrid on-site/remote working environment.

Staff Reporter at Times Review News Group

July 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025

Write articles covering breaking news, community events, lifestyle topics, and human-interest stories. Build relationships with business people, leaders, and local organizations. Deliver work on both long- and short-term deadlines in a hybrid on-site/remote role.

Editor at Manhasset Press and Full Run (Anton Media Group)

September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024

Report on local events and plan editorial content for the weekly paper. Manage freelance reporters and interns while maintaining tight deadlines. Schedule calls, conduct interviews, research topics and long-term projects, and cover political-related leads.

Contributing Writer at Times Beacon Record (News Media)

January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Report local news under tight deadlines by conducting interviews and researching diverse topics.

Educator and Administrator at Long Island Science Center

November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022

Teach science concepts to people of all ages and abilities. Manage daily social media posts and interactions and support customer-facing offerings.

Contributing Writer at East End Taste Magazine

May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022

Profile North Fork businesses, festivals, and restaurants for magazine content.

Communications Director at GoFundHer and City Girls Big Dreams

September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021

Write grant applications and create newsletter, website, and social media copy. Draft sponsorship requests and develop style guides. Edit all written communications (including scripts and flyers), and host live online events, workshops, and conferences as part of a fully remote team.

Adjunct Assistant Professor of English at Suffolk County Community College

January 1, 2007 - September 1, 2022

Teach Standard Freshman Composition and Developmental Writing. Create lessons, lectures, assignments, and class activities. Mentor students individually via conferences and email, and collaborate with library staff to develop an instructional workshop: “Introduction to Library Resources and Works Cited.”