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Nicole Canelakes

@nicolecanelakes

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Content and SEO-focused journalist driving audience growth and engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead content and SEO strategy, drive measurable audience growth, and collaborate cross-functionally in a data-driven, creative team.

I am a content-focused journalist and digital marketer who combines investigative reporting, SEO expertise, and compelling storytelling to grow audiences and brand authority. I have written 60+ articles driving engagement across a 10 million-reader digital media audience and authored a top-ranked, most-read article in May 2024.

My background spans editorial collaboration, content strategy, and social media management, with measurable wins such as a 120% traffic increase for a small-business blog and a first-place hackathon win for a wellness solution. I prioritize data-driven content, deadline discipline, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver high-quality, high-impact work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Staff Writer

Current

The American Genius

Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Authored 60+ articles driving engagement across a 10M-reader digital audience and wrote the publication's most-read article in May 2024 that ranked #1 on Google Search.

Content Writing SEO Digital Journalism Storytelling Research Google Analytics Audience Development

Marketer & Content Coordinator

Good Work Marketing

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)

Drove a 120% increase in site traffic in the first month through blog optimization and managed multi-channel marketing campaigns to boost engagement and retention.

Content Strategy SEO Social Media Marketing Campaign Management Analytics HubSpot Audience Growth