dave cocovan

Wrote, edited, and published content across Substack and WordPress, managed editorial workflows, optimized content for SEO, and maintained quality across written and visual assets.

Evaluated AI-generated speech and language outputs, including transcription accuracy, voice quality, pronunciation, accents, naturalness, and conversational delivery. Promoted to reviewer responsibilities based on linguistic expertise.

Produced high-performing SEO-driven entertainment news and features tailored to U.S. and world audiences, researched and fact-checked articles, and managed end-to-end WordPress publishing workflows.

Edited and fact-checked complex long-form medical and scientific research with a focus on post-partum and neonatal health for lay consumption while preserving nuance.

Created and edited digital news content covering politics, geopolitics, and breaking events while applying SEO and data-informed editorial practices. Worked with early AI-assisted publishing workflows.

Produced research-driven food news and feature content for digital audiences, developing engaging articles through research, fact-checking, and editorial storytelling. Applied SEO and headline optimization.

Edited and optimized website content for conversions, audited existing pages, updated travel product listings, and developed promotional copy for digital campaigns. Leveraged SEO principles and overhauled editorial standards.

Produced long-form ebooks across diverse niches including fitness, mental health, cryptocurrency, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Researched and structured narratives for reader-focused content.

Specialized in SEO content and marketing copy for the iGaming, outdoors, martech, and health industries, building followings and readerships for clients.

Completed a Certificate in Introduction to Agentic AI in October 2026, including a mini course, practical assessments, and interviews.

Received a Certificate of Recognition of Journalistic Skills in December 2025, based on assessments and skills/knowledge tests.

Completed a Diploma in WordPress Development from April to August 2020, focusing on optimizing WordPress for SEO.

Completed a Diploma in Networking and Security from April to August 2019, focusing on the fundamentals of computer networking.

Completed a Journalism program in February 2008, covering information literacy, mass communications, and media.