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Michelle H.

Adelaide, Australia

$45/hr
4.9
138 jobs

Hello, Are you looking for an experienced copywriter, PR, ghostwriter, proofreader and editor? Or perhaps you require someone to humanise AI-written content? I am returning to freelancing services after working full-time in communications for the last six years. I have a wealth of knowledge and can turn things around FAST while sticking to your brief and requirements. I am a native English writer with solid writing experience across print and digital media (newspapers, magazines, websites). I have ghostwritten three business books, crafted web and sales copy, edited, proofread, and managed the PR for a non-profit charity. Any work I do will be tailored to your tone of voice and aligned with your brand guidelines. My experience means that I am used to communicating with a range of stakeholders. I have worked in the following industries: conservation, insurance, finance, fashion, business, beauty, travel, education, not-for-profit, charities and more! I am reliable, professional, and trustworthy, and I stick to deadlines. Where possible, I am happy to undertake work of an urgent nature/short deadline. Previous projects include: PR management PR - press releases, press strategy, media liaison, pitching (National and International) Web copy, product descriptions, articles and posts Social media management - creation, strategy, planning Marketing, marketing series, landing and sales pages Ghostwriting books and courses (publishing, commerce and health industries) Proofreading Editing Research Internal engagement Scripts, speeches Annual reports - creation, editing, proofing Humanising AI-written copy **100% job success **Great reviews and feedback **Based in Australia I look forward to hearing from you. Michelle

  • Creative Writing
  • General Transcription
  • Article Writing
  • Content Creation
  • SEO Writing
  • Article Spinning
  • Press Release
James B.

Princetown, Australia

$30/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Australian native English speaker with a Bachelor and Master degree in teaching Humanities and English as an Additional Language. I have professional work experience as a print journalist and have completed a Bachelors degree with majors in International Relations and Journalism and a Masters in Secondary teaching with focus areas being Humanities and EAL/D

  • Proofreading
  • Teaching
  • English
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Translation
  • Transcript
  • Writing
  • Mobile App Testing
  • Geography
  • History
  • Subtitling
  • Editorial Writing
  • English Tutoring
  • Australian English Accent
  • Data Entry
  • Voice Recording
Thomas W.

Windsor, Australia

$50/hr
5.0
98 jobs

Hi, I’m Tom — a Top-Rated Marketing, Voice & AI Data Specialist helping brands and AI teams amplify their message across every channel. With 10+ years of experience across global media brands, I create voice recordings, UGC content, and multi-channel campaigns that drive attention, engagement, and results. From hard-hitting news voice-overs to light-hearted promo scripts, from TikTok-style UGC to enterprise-level brand activations and standout social media strategy, I bring a balance of creativity + strategy that clients trust. In addition to my media experience, I’m skilled in AI training projects, including voice data collection, transcription, annotation, and rating — helping enhance speech recognition models and natural language systems with high-quality, accurate data. Here’s what I can do for you: • 🎙 Voice & AI Voice-Overs: Native Australian English (plus versatile tone range) for ads, narration, podcasts, explainer videos, apps, and AI model training. • 🧠 AI Data & Voice Training: Voice recording, annotation, transcription, and data labeling for machine learning and speech recognition. • 📱 UGC Content Creation: Authentic, scroll-stopping social content to boost trust and conversions. • 📈 Social Media Strategy & Campaigns: Proven track record of doubling engagement and growing audiences for leading brands. • 🌍 Marketing & Brand Activations: 360° campaigns across digital, radio, TV, print, and PR. Proven Results: • Doubled Instagram following for a major news brand in 12 months. • Delivered voice-overs used by international media reaching audiences in the millions. • Led award-winning campaigns across Australia and the UK. Why work with me? ✅ Top-Rated on Upwork ✅ 10+ years marketing & media experience with global brands ✅ Skilled in AI data collection, labeling, and voice-based training ✅ Fast turnaround + clear communication ✅ Creative, reliable, results-driven I’m currently open for new projects and can commit 30+ hours per week. Let’s create something that makes your brand — or your AI — stand out. 🚀

  • Journalism
  • Data Collection
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Image
  • Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Social Media Content
  • Video Editing
  • Testimonial Video
  • Voice Recording
  • Male Voice
  • Voice-Over
  • Data Annotation
  • Social Media Video
  • Social Media Content Creation
Naakaree G.

Central Coast, Australia

$25/hr
4.6
28 jobs

I am a freelance Ghostwriter, Author, Journalist, and writer of CV's and Cover letters and now book adding formatting. I can help you!

  • Resume
  • Copywriting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Resume Design
  • Writing
  • Resume Writing
  • Marketing
  • Logo Design
Saira M.

Gwynneville, Australia

$45/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I help Australian tradies and service businesses get found online — and turn website visitors into phone calls. With a Master of Journalism from the University of Wollongong and a career spanning editorial, content creation, administration, and digital marketing, I write copy that's clear, authentic, and built to rank on Google. My specialty is the trades and service industry — I understand how these businesses work, what their customers search for, and how to write copy that connects with locals ready to book. What I can help you with: → Website copy that ranks for local searches → Service pages that convert visitors into phone calls → About pages that build trust with potential customers → Blog content and articles — written, formatted, and uploaded for you → WordPress CMS management — publishing, Rank Math & Yoast SEO formatting, image sourcing and upload → Google Business Profile optimisation → Shopify content updates and product page copy → Proofreading and editing → Research and fact-checking Based in Wollongong, working remotely across Australia.

  • Journalism
  • Content Writing
  • News Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Web Content Development
  • Content Research
  • SEO Writing
  • Australian English Dialect
  • Copywriting
Felicity F.

Sydney, Australia

$40/hr
4.9
147 jobs

Hi! Nice to meet you. My name is Flick and have been writing for more than a decade now - and I love it! I hold a degree in Journalism and a Masters in Digital Media, and enjoy everything about the online world. From writing engaging blogs to producing thoroughly research eBooks, I have the skills you are looking for! I have a rich and varied career history covering editing, publishing, marketing SEO and more. Over the past decade, some of the positions I have held include: Senior Subeditor for Copeland Publishing (parenting magazine) International Marketing Manager for QualityTrade (managing all digital and offline marketing efforts) Marketing Manager for Children's Tumour Foundation of Australia Digital and Promotions Manager at North Shore Mums I have completed a number of courses for Social Media Marketing: Facebook Growth Course Instagram Growth Course Pinterest Growth Course SEO blog writing I have also completed plenty of freelance work, including: Managing social media accounts for a number of business and growing both their numbers and engagement Writing SEO friendly content for a variety of websites in all niches and industries Transcribing Blog content writing Writing website pages Sales pages Ebooks Marketing documents

  • SEO Writing
  • Social Media Management
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Blog Writing

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