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Marcel D.

London, United Kingdom

$100/hr
4.9
375 jobs

I'm a 36-year-old degree-level qualified journalist and marketer based between Brunei and London. I've created thousands of pieces of professional content for hundreds of businesses over the last thirteen years. You can hire me to create compelling long or short-form blog posts, website content, SEO-optimized web copy, social media content, website content, press releases, and B2B/B2C articles. I have been practicing online journalism for over a decade, more recently focusing on working with SaaS clients and SEO-optimized content. My current clients include CoinTelegraph, Neil Patel Digital, Spotify, Crunchbase, and some of the world's most successful marketing agencies. I'm passionate about writing and researching and work with several global businesses as a consultant and journalist. Please feel free to check out my professional experience and credentials and drop me a message anytime. Marcel

  • Content Writing
  • English
  • Copywriting
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Twitter/X Marketing
  • Internet Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Facebook
Yizhao L.

London, United Kingdom

$14/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I’m a freelance reporter with a knack for connecting dots across stories, sectors, and societies. With roots in international journalism, client relations, and policy research, I bring clarity to complexity—whether I’m investigating global markets, unpacking social impact, or translating nuance into narratives that resonate. If you need help with Mandarin content translation, client services, market/policy research or content management, I can help. • Provide high-quality Chinese–English (and English–Chinese) translation with an editorial mindset—adapting tone, structure, and message to resonate with your target audience. • Skilled in writing and localizing web copy, press materials, reports, and thought leadership content for both English- and Chinese-speaking markets. • Former client management associate at a global financial firm, with a strong track record of high-touch support, stakeholder engagement, and market-sensitive communication. • Published 100+ journalistic articles and corporate materials—combining accuracy, clarity, and a human touch in every project. • Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and committed to making your message both effective and authentic—across borders and languages.

  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Client Management
  • International Relations
  • Copywriting
  • Research Interviews
  • Market Research
  • Know Your Customer
Molly M.

London, United Kingdom

$80/hr
5.0
41 jobs

I’m a freelance writer with three years’ experience specialising in the climate sector. As a result, I have a deep knowledge of the science, policy, and financial landscape surrounding the energy transition. I’ve worked with over 20 startups, nonprofits, and consultancies, delivering authoritative content and thought leadership aimed at general audiences, industry leaders, and policymakers. With a background in journalism (reporting for Reuters among others), I’m confident interviewing stakeholders at all levels. I write with accuracy and rigour, and can perform in-depth research. My strength is finding the key messages that will resonate with an audience, and communicating them in a clear and impactful way, without losing nuance.

  • Content Writing
  • News Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Research Interviews
  • Creative Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Sustainability
  • Copywriting
  • Writing
  • Blog Content
  • Scriptwriting
  • Business Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Article Writing
Jake B.

London, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
25 jobs

I'm a professional writer with experience writing columns and reviews for major publications worldwide. I specialise in Music and New Media Economics but pride myself on my ability to take on any new topic or field and provide a unique and interesting spin on it. With my background and day job as a professional pop songwriter for global artists, I spend my life trying to find the "hook" in whatever it is I'm doing, and I apply this unique outlook to everything I do. So whether you're looking for research-specific content or fictional work - let me write it! - Columnist and journalist for major publications. - Songwriter for major global artists. - Social media copywriter for artists and companies with international followings. - Excited to take on any challenge and find the hook inside the story.

  • Content Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Lyrics
  • Writing
  • Screenwriting
  • Fiction Writing
  • Songwriting
  • Book Editing
  • Business Transcription
  • Audio Transcription
  • Scriptwriting
  • Copywriting
  • Video Transcription
  • Copy Editing
Aaron W.

London, United Kingdom

$35/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I’m a former B2B content editor who turns well-honed research and communication skills into highly targeted, reply-worthy cold outreach. With over a decade of experience communicating with senior executives in the financial services sector, I know how to grab a decision-maker’s attention. I have advanced active listening skills, which means even conversations with prospects which end in a no provide additional intelligence to help your business. My expertise includes: Hyper-Personalised Outreach: Crafting customised messages that get replies from senior executives Active Listening & Discovery: Using open-ended questions to uncover pain points and qualify leads Metric-Driven Approach: Thriving in autonomous, self-directed roles Whether you need to revive dead lists, launch a new cold calling campaign, or set qualified appointments, I bring the discipline and professionalism required to deliver results.

  • FinTech
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Finance & Law
  • Finance
  • HubSpot
  • CRM Software
  • Cold Calling
  • Cold Email
  • List Building
  • Sales Leads
  • B2B Marketing
  • British English Accent
  • Market Research
  • Communications
Nikhil P.

London, United Kingdom

$30/hr
4.3
20 jobs

London based medical writer, SEO writer, health content expert and journalist specialising in the pharmaceutical industry. Over four years of reporting on virtually all aspects of big pharma including healthcare policy, sales, regulatory affairs, market competition, and new research studies. I am available for written news articles, blogs, e-books and lengthier reports on any aspect of the pharmaceutical industry. My experience means that I am able to transfer these skills to other related or unrelated fields such as technology, finance, business, construction etc. Vast amount of experience in editing, proofing and subediting work of other writers and journalists. Additionally my journalistic experiences cover tech, private aviation, legal, entertainment and culture. I am also a medical translation expert able to communicate clearly complex scientific material for a range of audiences from healthcare professionals to the wider public. Expert health copywriter with a plethora of experience writing for health magazines and websites. Possess around 2 years as a pharmacist assistant - my knowledge of supplements, health concerns amongst the wider public as well as OTC products and pharmaceutical medications is vast. A plethora of content and eCommerce experience, formulating copy for product descriptions, email marketing, social media marketing etc. Furthermore I possess plenty of experience in general content writing and blogging covering a vast array of subjects with focus on small (and occasional large) company blogs. The quality of content delivered and detail into each piece, as well as the dedication and effort I attempt to put into planning, structuring, and researching each project, is what separates me from other freelancers.

  • Content Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Health & Wellness
  • Copywriting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Health & Fitness
  • Medical Translation
  • Medical Writing
  • Nutrition
  • Health Science

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