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Sarah MacDonald

@sarahmacdonald

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I’m a senior writer and editor and journalist with a background in culture and B2B writing.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a content role that flexes and stretches my current skills (editing, writing, strategy, and some soft skills like interviewing and mentoring) while in the security of a supportive, team-focused environment. A role that allows for and encourages an experimental approach to with content.

My editorial path hasn't been linear! But my words are everywhere: internal web copy and communications for an insurance company to commissioning and editing feature articles for major media organizations to bio writing for musicians to scripts for short form videos at tech companies. I bring in an audience with stories full of research, compassion, and creative narrative.

For journalism, my areas of focus are: music, culture, tech, and lifestyle. I'm interested in reported features for publications and/or research work for podcasts (have prior experience in hosting/researching for podcasts!) My content and copywriting work is primarily in B2B, B2C, SaaS, fintech, and CPG, with a focus on the following formats: blogs (new and refreshed content), ebooks/guides, social copy, and emails.

Skills: researching, interviewing, feature writing and editing, editorial and content strategy, ebook and guide strategist and writer, seo writing, internal and external communications, artist biography writing, podcast and video hosting, and script writing.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Content Managet

Shopify

Jul 2019 - May 2023 (3 years 10 months)

A senior writer, editor, and strategist specializing in longform brand editorial articles, interviews, and trend and research articles. I created the brand content stream, Commerce in the World. I wrote ebooks and guides, produce video case studies, edit partner and product marketing written content, and worked on Commerce Components by Shopify.