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Melissa Peterson

@melissapeterson

Communications writer and content strategist for nonprofits and executives, turning complex ideas into clear public-facing content.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for work in nonprofit communications, campaign messaging, newsletters, social content, reports, presentation materials, fundraising language, or executive voice.

I write and edit communications for nonprofits, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and mission-driven organizations through my freelance practice, Something About Melissa. I turn ideas, interviews, research, and source material into audience-focused website copy, newsletters, fundraising materials, reports, and campaign messaging.

At Confidential Reputation Management Firm, I ghostwrite public-facing content for senior leaders, founders, and business professionals, adapting research and client materials to their voice and strategy. Earlier, as Director of Client Services at Focal Point Marketing, I led client service, creative, and production teams developing marketing communications for more than 50 clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Corporate Ghostwriter & Executive Content Writer

Current

Confidential Reputation Management Firm

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Ghostwrite public-facing content for senior leaders, founders and business professionals. Translate client notes and source material into clear content aligned with voice, audience and strategy.

ghostwriting Executive Communication Content Strategy Research Editing Remote Collaboration

Current

Freelance Writer, Editor & Content Consultant

Current

Something About Melissa

Jan 2009 - Present (17 years 8 months)

Write and edit communications for nonprofits, entrepreneurs, small businesses, creative projects and mission-driven organizations. Develop website copy, newsletters, pitch decks, reports, proposals, fundraising materials, articles and presentation content.

Communications Strategy Content Strategy Copywriting Editing Fundraising Communications Newsletter Writing Website Copywriting Social Media Content Email Marketing Canva AI Enhanced Writing and Editing

Director of Client Services

Focal Point Marketing

Jan 2006 - Dec 2015 (9 years 11 months)

Led client service, creative and production teams in developing marketing communications for more than 50 clients. Managed 30 to 50 digital and email campaigns each month across a high-volume agency workflow.

Client Services Team Leadership Marketing Communications Campaign Management Copywriting Editing Project Management Customer Relationship Management