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Karen Saltos

@karensaltos

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I’m an editor and writer who uses SEO to deliver compelling hyperlocal news and kid-friendly travel content.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can combine editorial judgment with SEO-driven storytelling—writing and editing content that helps communities and families find what they need, while continuing to grow as a trusted content professional.

I’m an editor at Patch Media, where I edit and utilize image SEO skills for daily hyperlocal news reporting and writing. I cover town government, schools, local businesses, crime, and community events—turning timely information into engaging stories for readers.

Previously, I worked as a Travel Writer for Taking the Kids, contributing articles, destination roundups, and travel tips for kid-friendly travel destinations by identifying audience search terms and integrating them naturally into high-quality content. Earlier experience includes researching and writing as a Freelance Writer using a CMS, and managing education programming as an Education Coordinator, including curriculum creation, teaching classes, and one-on-one counseling.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Editor

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Patch Media

Apr 2019 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Edited and utilized image SEO for daily hyperlocal news reporting and writing, covering town government, schools, local businesses, crime, and community events.

Content Writing News Writing

Travel Writer

Taking the Kids

Aug 2017 - Jan 2026 (8 years 5 months)

Contributed articles, destination roundups, and travel tips on kid-friendly travel destinations, integrating audience search terms into content to increase readership.

Travel Writing Destination Roundups