Professional writer-editor with 4,000+ published online articles since 2017, specializing in climate-focused news, long- and short-form features, and promotional content. Experience across entertainment, newsroom copyediting, and community brand communications, with strong UX/UI and plain-language awareness to improve readability and engagement. Skilled in content management and growth workflows using WordPress/Squarespace and advertising/analytics dashboards, supported by cross-industry editing experience since 2020. Adept at collaborating with editorial teams to pitch, produce, and meet content quotas while providing actionable, constructive feedback to clients and stakeholders.…

Joel Balkovec

Professional writer-editor with 4,000+ published online articles since 2017, specializing in climate-focused news, long- and short-form features, and promotional content. Experience across entertainment, newsroom copyediting, and community brand communications, with strong UX/UI and plain-language awareness to improve readability and engagement. Skilled in content management and growth workflows using WordPress/Squarespace and advertising/analytics dashboards, supported by cross-industry editing experience since 2020. Adept at collaborating with editorial teams to pitch, produce, and meet content quotas while providing actionable, constructive feedback to clients and stakeholders.…

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Professional writer-editor with 4,000+ published online articles since 2017, specializing in climate-focused news, long- and short-form features, and promotional content. Experience across entertainment, newsroom copyediting, and community brand communications, with strong UX/UI and plain-language awareness to improve readability and engagement.

Skilled in content management and growth workflows using WordPress/Squarespace and advertising/analytics dashboards, supported by cross-industry editing experience since 2020. Adept at collaborating with editorial teams to pitch, produce, and meet content quotas while providing actionable, constructive feedback to clients and stakeholders.

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Work Experience

Marketing Intern at Spark25
January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Entertainment Blog Contributor at FanSided Network
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Newsroom Copyeditor (Focus on Climate News) at WhoWhatWhy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Self-employed Professional Writer-Editor & Content Creator at Emona Literary Services
January 1, 2024 - Present
Entertainment Features Writer at Screen Rant
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Social Media Expert at St. Maurice Parish
January 1, 2022 - Present
Editorial & Acquisitions at Renaissance Press
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2026
Clerical & Administrative Intern at The Salvation Army Grace Manor Ottawa
September 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Independently published author (self-editing and proofreading) at Self-publishing
January 1, 2017 - Present
Independently authoring and publishing books since 2017, personally handling editing and proofreading. Applies knowledge of syntax, grammar, and multiple style guides (Chicago, Phoenix, Canadian Press). Manages end-to-end author responsibilities including writing, revision, and editorial quality control for published works.
Program Support Officer at Government of Canada
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Classical Studies at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Ontario College Diploma - Professional Writing at Algonquin College
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

Master’s level Major Research Project (degree component)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
University/college education (writing and research training)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026
Professional Writing (Ontario College Diploma)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

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