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I am a creative writer, editor, and communications professional with extensive experience producing and refining content for online publications, magazines, hospitality brands, and corporate audiences. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories while preserving each client's original voice. My work has included press releases, marketing materials, business features, news articles, interviews, website content, scripts, menus, and corporate communications.…I am a creative writer, editor, and communications professional with extensive experience producing and refining content for online publications, magazines, hospitality brands, and corporate audiences. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories while preserving each client's original voice. My work has included press releases, marketing materials, business features, news articles, interviews, website content, scripts, menus, and corporate communications.

Jaqueline Smith

Writer, Copywriter, Assistant Editor, +2

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I am a creative writer, editor, and communications professional with extensive experience producing and refining content for online publications, magazines, hospitality brands, and corporate audiences. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories while preserving each client's original voice. My work has included press releases, marketing materials, business features, news articles, interviews, website content, scripts, menus, and corporate communications.…I am a creative writer, editor, and communications professional with extensive experience producing and refining content for online publications, magazines, hospitality brands, and corporate audiences. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories while preserving each client's original voice. My work has included press releases, marketing materials, business features, news articles, interviews, website content, scripts, menus, and corporate communications.

Available to hire

I am a creative writer, editor, and communications professional with extensive experience producing and refining content for online publications, magazines, hospitality brands, and corporate audiences. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories while preserving each client’s original voice. My work has included press releases, marketing materials, business features, news articles, interviews, website content, scripts, menus, and corporate communications.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

German

Intermediate

Thai

Beginner

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

News Writer and Magazine Editor at ScandAsia Magazine and Bambi Magazine

March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Wrote daily news articles for the ScandAsia website and edited family magazine content for Bambi. Used Google Docs and Microsoft Word to track changes, updated magazine and website content through a CMS, sourced images through Canva, coordinated with the publishing house, managed deadlines, and wrote articles when designated writers were unavailable.

Contracted Brand Guardian/Editor/Writer at MYL Global

October 1, 2018 - Present

Served as a Brand Guardian and editor for Shangri-La Hotel Group. Edited and developed press releases, marketing materials, internal correspondence, and scripts for management and event speakers. Improved grammar, flow, clarity, and consistency across international hospitality content. Wrote creative copy for menus, food offerings, spas, gyms, hotel facilities, rooms, venues, and corporate social responsibility projects.

Freelance Writer – Business and Social at Trendz Magazine

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Wrote and sub-edited business and social content covering Phnom Penh and Southeast Asia. Produced company overviews and feature content while meeting publication deadlines.

Assistant Editor / Events Manager at SA Guide to Business Opportunities Magazine

November 1, 2009 - March 1, 2017

Conducted interviews with business owners, entrepreneurs, and government stakeholders across multiple locations. Wrote business features on Southeast Asia, import, export, franchising, and business opportunities. Edited and sub-edited magazine content, managed the magazine website through a CMS, applied SEO, coordinated design and production teams, liaised with clients, managed 10–15 staff members, and organized national and international event participation, including budgeting and stand design.

Communication Specialist / Facilitator at Old Mutual Life Insurance Company

November 1, 1997 - July 1, 2005

Prepared corporate communications and presentations, facilitated meetings and communication sessions between executives, staff, and represented groups, and managed media relations. Edited the divisional newsletter Freshly Served, interviewed management and staff, facilitated training for new employees, supported executive updates, and participated in selecting recipients for Disney service awards.