Megan O'Neill
@meganoneill
Experienced writer and editor specializing in linguistics and content creation.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated writer and editor with a strong background in linguistics and content creation. My journey began with a Bachelor's in Communications from Florida International University, where I honed my skills in writing, editing, and translation. I have worked on diverse projects, including translation, transcription, and content management, which have allowed me to collaborate with international teams and improve production efficiency significantly.
Throughout my career, I have contributed to various roles, such as a Translator/Transcriber at Appen and a General AI Data Annotator at Meta/RWS. My experience includes analyzing and transcribing projects, developing in-house style guides, and enhancing the quality of AI outputs. I take pride in my ability to adapt to different niches, from finance to technology, and my commitment to delivering high-quality content that meets client needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General AI Data Annotator
Meta/RWS
May 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Analyzed and transcribed various projects using SRT, focusing on the Turing project to analyze and refine AI outputs. Worked with video and images to enhance AI accuracy and nuance.
Translator/Transcriber/Annotator
Appen
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Worked on several linguistics and high-level information processing projects, specializing in Spanish to English translation. Responsibilities included caption generation, transcription, video processing, and linguistic analysis.
Editor and Angel Writer
Spirit Media
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Drafted, published, proofread, wrote, and edited content using the Chicago Manual of Style, primarily focusing on manuscripts and books. Contributed to developing the in-house style guide and improved production by over 140% through team collaboration.
QA Analyst
Meta/RWS
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Developed a large language model (LLM) to improve fact-checking and output validity. Edited and wrote content to train a chatbot on researching and responding to claims across various domains.
Freelance SEO Copywriter
TorroMedia
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Completed long-form landing pages for clients in the pharmaceutical, dental, e-commerce, and mental health industries. Utilized tools such as Gusto, Asana, SurferSEO, and Trello to manage projects.
AI Reviewer
Scale.ai
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Collaborated with a team of over 50 colleagues to review work in K-12 education, mathematics, and marketing domains. Ensured quality and accuracy across diverse subject matters.
SEO Web Copy Writer
The HOTH
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Generated keyword analyses of existing webpages to recommend high-performing keywords for improved search engine rankings. Wrote alt-text, titles, headings, and meta descriptions to optimize web content.
Freelance Writer
WriterAccess
May 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)
Completed over 1,000 projects for global clients, specializing in articles, blogs, product descriptions, emails, and social media posts. Focused on niches including finance, travel, design, B2B writing, and technology, utilizing tools like SurferSEO and Copyscape.
Digital Reporter and Editor Social Media Copywriter
DEXYP/THRV
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)
Wrote social media posts for Facebook and Twitter for thousands of small, medium, and large businesses across the United States and Canada. Developed engaging content to enhance online presence for diverse clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Florida International University
Bachelor's in Communications, Communications
Studied communications at Florida International University, focusing on various aspects of media and information dissemination. Gained foundational knowledge in communication theories and practices.
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