Freelance writer sample resume

This free sample resume for a freelance writer has an accompanying freelance writer sample cover letter to help you put together a winning job application.

River Hunting

7 Cypress Street
Hobart TAS 7000 0000 000 000
(03) 1010 1010
rhunting@email.com

Summary

I am a creative freelance writer with three years experience in the industry working in print and online media, looking for exciting new writing projects.

Education

Media Experience

On the Street is a street press magazine that features street fashion.

Responsibilities:

• Interview up-and-coming designers, musicians and general public
• Organise own photography
• Write general copy for magazine as well as online website and newsletter
• Assist with magazine layout

Achievements:

• Launched monthly online newsletter, which increased website traffic by 40%
• Decreased editorial mistakes by 15%

Soleado Advertising is a small enterprise that specialises in advertising for a cappella musicians.

Responsibilities:

• Created advertising copy for print and online media
• Proofread copy

Achievements:

• Created keyword-rich and compelling copy to vastly improve SEO and search engine rankings
• Increased paid performances for a cappella band Tiny Tim by 350%

Responsibilities

• Sourced and researched articles on a daily basis
• Covered and reported on functions and events
• Assisted editor with fact checking and sub-editing

The Hobart Courier is a daily newspaper for residents of Hobart.

Responsibilities

• Sourced and researched articles and corresponding images
• Assisted sub-editor with fact checking and sub-editing
• Responded to email enquiries

Skills

Interests

I run a music blog that covers the underground music scene in Hobart. I cover all music genres from folk music to heavy metal, with news on up-and-coming bands, new trends and shows.
URL: www.soundwave.blogworld.com

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