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Steve Jegede

Ile-Ife,Osun State

Summary

Talented professional with great multitasking, organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Expertise includes researching, writing and editing search-engine-optimized content on diverse topics for use in different media. Meticulous attention to detail and proactive nature.

Work History

Freelance Content Writer

Self Employed
Remote, Remote
12.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with the writing team and content manager to develop strategic content.
  • Produced SEO-optimized, high-quality, impactful content to strict deadlines, consistently meeting brand standards.
  • Edited and proofread written documents to correct grammatical errors and punctuation.
  • Conducted research on assigned topics, generating comprehensive, factual content.

Sports Writer

Takebet
Remote, Remote
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and sports-related articles.
  • Drove website traffic by adding strategic and engaging content.
  • Composed sports betting prediction pieces using appropriate, brand-specific voice tones and word choice.

Technical Writer

Ajaz Consult
Remote, Lagos, Nigeria.
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Worked with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to author academic content including Business Administration, Law and Cryptocurrency.
  • Edited academic writing content to align style with Harvard specifications.
  • Observed best writing practices and maintained awareness of emerging grammar tools and referencing trends.
  • Proofread copy from fellow writers to check spelling, punctuation, grammar usage and context.
  • Prepared press releases, website content and blog articles to reach technical audiences.

News Editor

Alluring247News
Remote, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Collaborated with a team of 4 reporters and support staff putting out local news updates by the hour.
  • Conceptualised, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
  • Sought out stories by pursuing other news organisations' information periodically and either assigned or wrote the stories according to strict timelines.
  • Analysed website performance and effectively practised SEO optimisation, increasing web traffic.
  • Reported to the Editor-In-Chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings and the creation of the company newsletter.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - LAW

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State
02.2020 -

Business, Content Writing and Copywriting

School of Business and Copywriting
04.2022 - 07.2022

Skills

  • Editing copy
  • Creative writing
  • UK Language localisation
  • Research
  • Copywriting abilities
  • Proofreading
  • News writing
  • Peer-to-peer work
  • Content writing
  • Academic writing

Languages

English
Native
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Freelance Content Writer

Self Employed
12.2022 - Current

Sports Writer

Takebet
09.2022 - 11.2022

Business, Content Writing and Copywriting

School of Business and Copywriting
04.2022 - 07.2022

Technical Writer

Ajaz Consult
09.2020 - 04.2022

News Editor

Alluring247News
09.2020 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Laws - LAW

University of Ibadan
02.2020 -

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