I'm Jenna Pearl, a freelance writer and editor based in Montreal, Canada. I write engaging, SEO-aware content across culture, entertainment, and tech for online and print publications, brands, and studios. I enjoy collaborating with editorial teams, conducting interviews, and shaping authentic brand voices. My experience spans journalism, content creation, copywriting, and editorial production, delivering clear, compelling copy on deadline and in line with audience needs.

Jenna Pearl

I'm Jenna Pearl, a freelance writer and editor based in Montreal, Canada. I write engaging, SEO-aware content across culture, entertainment, and tech for online and print publications, brands, and studios. I enjoy collaborating with editorial teams, conducting interviews, and shaping authentic brand voices. My experience spans journalism, content creation, copywriting, and editorial production, delivering clear, compelling copy on deadline and in line with audience needs.

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I’m Jenna Pearl, a freelance writer and editor based in Montreal, Canada. I write engaging, SEO-aware content across culture, entertainment, and tech for online and print publications, brands, and studios.

I enjoy collaborating with editorial teams, conducting interviews, and shaping authentic brand voices. My experience spans journalism, content creation, copywriting, and editorial production, delivering clear, compelling copy on deadline and in line with audience needs.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Blogger at Toon Boom Animation
January 1, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Conducted interviews with experts in the animation industry, wrote articles targeting student and professional audiences, and kept a pulse on upcoming studio and independent projects globally within the animation industry.
Freelance Writer at Goalcast
January 1, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Pitched, researched, and wrote celebrity and pop culture news content. Produced writing tailored for internet audiences with SEO considerations. Experienced working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines.
Editorial Fellow at MTL Blog (Narcity Media)
December 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Pitched and researched editorial content focusing on ongoing news stories affecting Montrealers. Wrote with pageview objectives and SEO strategy in mind, sourced creative commons images, and worked within a corporate work structure.
Freelance Writer at The Things (Valnet)
December 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Researched and wrote articles adhering to house style and SEO strategy. Proficient with Wordpress and Google Workspace, and adept at working under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Portfolio Management Coordinator at Airbnb (Montreal Office)
December 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025
Evaluated potential luxury properties in Los Angeles and Maui for the Luxe Tier portfolio. Coordinated with property owners, inspectors, and photographers. Wrote website copy for accepted properties according to company guidelines and SEO best practices. Provided discreet customer service to A-list clientele and their teams.
Freelance Writer at MTL Blog (Narcity Media)
December 31, 2017 - July 25, 2025
Pitched articles to editors in a fast-paced bilingual environment. Researched and wrote content for an online millennial publication. Wrote with brand voice and company SEO strategy in mind.
Fashion Columnist at College Fashion
December 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025
Pitched articles and ongoing columns to editorial staff. Researched and wrote a regular sartorial column and edited sartorial collages. Kept up-to-date on fashion trends relevant to college students.
Newspaper Reporter at Gazette Vaudreuil-Soulanges
December 31, 2014 - July 25, 2025
Pitched articles to editorial staff in meetings, coordinated with staff and photographers to produce engaging print content, and photographed events.
Newspaper Reporter at The Journal
December 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025
Pitched articles, coordinated with editorial staff and photographers, represented the publication at community events, while balancing journalistic assignments with full-time college courses.
Journalist & Blogger at Toon Boom Animation
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Conducting interviews with experts in the animation industry; Writing articles for a student and professional audience; Keeping a finger on the pulse of upcoming studio and independent projects in the global animation industry
Freelance Writer at Goalcast
January 1, 2022 - Present
Pitching, researching, and writing editorial content on celebrity and pop culture; Writing with an internet audience and SEO in mind
Freelance Writer at The Things (Valnet)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Pitching articles to editors in a fast-paced bilingual environment; Researching and writing content for an online millennial publication; Writing with brand voice and company SEO strategy in mind
Reporter at The Journal (Newspaper)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Pitching articles to editorial staff; Coordinating with editorial staff and photographers to produce engaging copy for a print publication; Photographing events for a print publication; Acting as a publication representative at community events; Balancing journalistic assignments and a full-time college course load
Portfolio Manager Coordinator at Airbnb (Montreal Office)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Evaluating potential luxury properties in Los Angeles and Maui to add to the Luxe Tier portfolio. Coordinating with property owners, on-site inspectors, and photographers. Writing website copy for accepted properties according to company guidelines and SEO best practices. Providing discreet customer service to A-list clients and their teams.
Editorial Fellow at MTL Blog (Narcity Media)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Pitching, researching and writing editorial content; reporting on ongoing news stories affecting Montreal readers; maintaining brand voice and SEO strategy; sourcing images for articles and coordinating with editors.
Freelance Blogger at Toon Boom Animation
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Conducting interviews with experts in the animation industry; writing articles for students and professionals; tracking upcoming studio and independent projects in the global animation industry.
Reporter at Gazette Vaudreuil-Soulanges
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Pitching articles to editorial staff in regular meetings; coordinating with editorial staff and photographers to produce copy for a print publication; photographing events.

Education

Diploma in Creative Writing at Concordia University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
DEC in Liberal Arts at John Abbott College
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Diploma in Creative Writing Education at Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Diploma in Creative Writing at Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Qualifications

Jim & Kay Dudgeon Award for Creative Writing
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Jim & Kay Dudgeon Award for Creative Writing
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Education, Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction