Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Roanoke, Virginia Area
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- Independent Writing and Editing Professional at Self-Employed (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Senior Editor at Employee Benefit News
- University Relations Writer at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
- Marketing Assistant at Customer Access Resources
- Education
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- North Carolina State University
- James Madison University
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Jill Elswick’s Summary
Jill Elswick is a freelance writer and conference programmer with a background in trade journalism. Her writing experience includes news articles, corporate profiles, advertorials, market research surveys, and short executive biographies.
Among Ms. Elswick’s clients are media firms, trade magazines, insurance companies, and a pharmaceutical consulting firm. Organizations she has worked with include:
* Dodge Communications
* The Economist
* Economist Conferences
* Employee Benefit Adviser
* Employee Benefit News
* Exceptional Parent Magazine
* The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
* International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
* Kikaku America International
* MassMutual Financial Group
* Modern Media Partners
* SMB Finance Magazine
* Valley Business FRONT
* Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
* Wyeth Healthcare Systems
Ms. Elswick’s professional experience includes:
* marketing and public relations writer
* social media promoter of publications and business conferences
* journalist for the nation’s top trade magazine on employee benefits (circulation 60,000)
* ghostwriter for leading executives in the employee benefits industry
* conference programmer for events as large as 1,000 attendees and 50 sessions
* program manager for Benefits Forum & Expo, the national conference of Employee Benefit News, since 2005
* recruiter of speakers for business events hosted by Economist Conferences
* interim editor of Virginia Tech Magazine, the alumni magazine of Virginia Tech
* designer and writer of company newsletters, flyers, and postcards
Ms. Elswick is passionate about writing and communication. She is an excellent listener and quick learner who offers her writing and editing skills coupled with experience in marketing, public relations, human resources, events, and journalism.
Jill Elswick’s Specialties:
Employee benefits, health and retirement plans, group insurance plans, disability insurance, life insurance, special needs planning, personal finance, corporate finance.
Jill Elswick’s Experience
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Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Self-Employed (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
March 2005 — Present (4 years 5 months)
Write trade journal articles, executive bylines, advertorials, press releases, case studies, Web copy and more -- in the fields of employee benefits, health care, and finance.
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Senior Editor
Employee Benefit News
(Privately Held; Writing and Editing industry)
November 1999 — March 2005 (5 years 5 months)
Write news articles for Employee Benefit News, a monthly trade magazine for employee benefit professionals (circulation 60,000). Edit twice-weekly e-newsletter about employee benefits.
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University Relations Writer
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
(Educational Institution; Writing and Editing industry)
August 1997 — October 1999 (2 years 3 months)
Write articles about academic life for faculty newspaper and alumni magazine. Design and write newsletters for alumni chapters.
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Marketing Assistant
Customer Access Resources
(Privately Held; Banking industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years)
Support the marketing, sales, and human resource departments of Customer Access Resources, a Raleigh, N.C.-based call center serving the banking industry.
Jill Elswick’s Education
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North Carolina State University
Master's , English , 1991 — 1996
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James Madison University
English , 1985 — 1989
Additional Information
Jill Elswick’s Websites:
Jill Elswick’s Groups:
Association of Health Care Journalists, 2002 to present
Society of Professional Journalists, 2006 to present
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NewVa Corridor Technology Council (NCTC) -
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HR Communications Th@t Work
Jill Elswick’s Honors:
+ Winner, with Employee Benefit News – Tabbie Award, for best single issue, Trade Association Business Publications International, 2004.
+ Finalist, with Employee Benefit News – Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Award, for prescription drug coverage, American Business Media, 2004.
Jill Elswick’s Contact Settings
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