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Mark B.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

$35/hr
5.0
189 jobs

I have more than 30 years of experience in both an editorial capacity and in various office environments and would make a good candidate for your position. These jobs have been as varied as media (newspapers, magazines, and Internet), search engine marketing (Microsoft and Google), and construction. These positions have required me to be very detail-oriented and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. My current specialties include editing for products (including descriptions and reviews), content related to small businesses of all types, including real estate, insurance, accounting, and banking, health and fitness, and niche businesses and startups. My clients in this area have included notable companies like Fit Small Business, Forbes Advisor, Forbes Global Properties, Fortune Recommends, Centerfield, Digital.com, Homefield Health, eZdia, Amazon and Amazon Web Services, eBay, Walmart, and many others. Additionally, I also have a culinary arts degree, have worked as a chef, and copy edited and proofread several cookbooks and diet-related books. From my newspaper days, I have a great deal of experience related to sports content of all types - both team and individual. I also have extensive multimedia experience and even publish a music-related blog on a daily basis.

  • Copy Editing
  • Fact-Checking
  • Sports Writing
  • Style Guide
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Content Writing
  • Editorial Writing
  • AP Style Writing
  • US English Dialect
  • Content Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Writing
  • Quality Assurance
Sean C.

Richmond, Virginia

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Objectives: I have a focus on strong, clean visuals, excellent editing, good story telling & connecting with the audience. My goal is producing work that makes people happy. After 35 Years of doing this I can face any challenge. I can get a lot of work done well & efficiently.

  • Video Production
  • Social Media Content
  • Training
  • Social Media Website
  • Communications
  • Instagram Reels
  • TikTok Video
  • YouTube Video
  • Video Lighting
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Video Transcription
  • Video Conversion
  • Video Ad
  • Video Editing
  • Video Ripping
Elvira M.

Lexington, Virginia

$25/hr
4.8
438 jobs

Content writer, copy editor, and medical content specialist with almost 400 completed projects and a 100% Job Success Score. Core Formats & Deliverables: Healthcare & Medical: Medical blog posts, healthcare procedure pages, patient education materials. Academic & Research: Academic reports, journal essays, manuscript proofreading. Technology & Business: Whitepapers, B2B blog content, technical manuals, marketing copy. Creative & Books: Book editing, developmental editing for screenplays, manuscript critiques. Why Clients Choose Me: I combine native English language skills with a strategic eye for structure and flow. I ensure your technical reports, educational content, or marketing materials read flawlessly. Fluent in UK and US English conventions. Whether you need a one-off copy edit for a whitepaper or ongoing content writing support for your business, I deliver clear, precise, and profitable copy. . Let's discuss your content goals.

  • Medical Writing
  • SEO Content
  • Blog Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Health & Wellness
  • Science & Medicine
  • Content Management
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Article Writing
  • Content Marketing
Karen H.

Norfolk, Virginia

$100/hr
5.0
13 jobs

I began my professional photography career in 2016 as a fine art travel photographer and in 2019 became a freelance food photographer and food stylist. My food photography experience includes restaurants, bakeries, food brands, recipe creators and a recent cookbook project. I like to convey a story in my images that draws the viewer in and I work exclusively with natural lighting. In addition to food and travel, I also enjoy photographing architecture and interior design.

  • Food Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Photography
  • Digital Photography
  • Photo Editing
Danielle M.

Catawba, Virginia

$200/hr
5.0
71 jobs

I'm Danielle Moore, a graduate-trained nutritionist, recipe developer, and food photographer/videographer with 13+ years of experience creating high-quality content for food brands, CPG companies, cookbooks, and major publications. I operate Sunday Bacon Kitchen — a fully remote, state-of-the-art kitchen studio built specifically for professional food content production. That means you get agency-quality results without agency overhead, delivered efficiently and on your timeline. What I Do: Recipe Development — Original, tested recipes developed from concept to camera-ready. I specialize in health-focused and restricted diets including gluten-free, paleo, keto, dairy-free, and vegan. My recipes have been published in bestselling cookbooks and featured by major food media brands. Food Photography — Hero shots, lifestyle photography, step-by-step process images, and product photography. Every shoot is styled, lit, and delivered to fit your brand's personality. Short-Form Video — Edited, color-graded food and product videos for your website and social media. Delivered ready to post. Full Content Packages — Recipe development, photography, and video delivered as one cohesive package — everything your brand needs from one person. Cookbook Ghostwriting — Full cookbook manuscript and photo asset development for brands, chefs, and entrepreneurs. Graduate-trained in nutrition with specific experience in science-based nutrition and holistic health writing, I write cookbooks that are clear, warm, and genuinely useful for real people. Clients I've worked with include: Better Homes & Gardens · The Spruce Eats · Taste of Home · The Fresh Market · South Beach Diet · Hail Merry · Yummly · and more. I deliver organized, publication-ready files on a clear timeline. One point of contact. No coordination overhead. Content that makes people hungry. 📩 Let's talk about your project.

  • Cooking
  • Recipe Development
  • Photography
  • Nutrition
  • Graphic Design
  • Food & Beverage
  • Logo Design
  • Branding
  • Blog Writing
  • Blog Development
  • Recipe Writing
Betty D.

Moseley, Virginia

$20/hr
5.0
16 jobs

I worked for a major Credit Card provider for 20 years so I have a long history of data entry and office work. The last three years with the company I worked in customer service as a phone representative. I have a keen eye for detail and when I do a job I make sure it is done correctly. Prior to that I worked as an Agency Liaison working with external collection agencies. With this position I used Excel, Word and Outlook on a daily basis. I am a detail oriented Office Professional who has a reputation for recognizing problems and communicating with individuals at all levels of the organization to analyze and find resolutions. Proven ability to foresee potential issues with new processes and go above and beyond to correct those issues. Committed to performing quality service to clients.

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Typing
  • Microsoft Word
  • English
  • Data Entry
  • Email Communication
  • Customer Service
  • General Transcription
  • Microsoft Outlook

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