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Matt Yim

@mattyim

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I turn public records and source material into precise, fact-checked briefs on deadline.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for remote or flexible writing and research work where I can turn source material into accurate, well-organized content, manage deadlines independently, and communicate clearly with editors or collaborators.

At Gigafact and Oklahoma Watch, I review documents, data, and public records to write concise, fact-checked AP Style briefs on a strict weekly deadline.

I synthesize technical and public-facing sources into clear, well-organized writing, prioritizing factual accuracy and precision. I work independently as a remote contractor, manage my own schedule, and communicate proactively with editors about scope and deadlines.

At Cobble, UCLA, I co-founded a community initiative and wrote regular weekly newsletters while coordinating with community members and collaborators.

My Philosophy degree from UCLA trained me to build rigorous arguments, evaluate evidence, and communicate complex policy and research information in plain, actionable language.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Fact Brief Writer

Current

Gigafact / Oklahoma Watch

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Review source documents, data, and public records, then research and write concise, accurate briefs in AP Style on a fixed weekly deadline. Synthesize information from multiple technical and public-facing sources into a single clear, well-organized written piece, prioritizing factual accuracy and precision.

Research Writing AP Style Document Review Data Synthesis Remote Work Time Management

Music Education Teacher

Rhythm and Moves

Aug 2025 - Aug 2026 (1 year)

Planned and delivered lesson content across multiple schools and grade levels on a fixed daily schedule, managing several concurrent responsibilities with consistent reliability.

Teaching Lesson Planning Classroom Management Scheduling

Co-Founder

Cobble

Sep 2021 - Jun 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Wrote and organized regular written communications (weekly newsletters) requiring clear, consistent, professional writing on a set schedule. Coordinated directly with community members and collaborators, maintaining a positive, professional, and responsive communication style.

Writing Coordination Newsletters Scheduling

Lifeguard

UCLA Recreation

Sep 2019 - May 2023 (3 years 8 months)

Maintained American Red Cross certifications; built a strong track record of proactivity, attention to detail, and dependability.

First aid CPR Attention To Detail Reliability

Bruin Public Health Ambassador

UCLA

Sep 2020 - May 2021 (8 months)

Communicated official guidance clearly and accurately to a broad public audience, translating policy information into plain, actionable language.

Public Health Policy Translation Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy

2018 - 2025

Grade: 3.6/4.0

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, conferred February 2025. Coursework in logic and semantics, ethics and value theory, political philosophy, and philosophy of law.