ERIN STEINER

Professional Summary

I’m a jack-of-most-trades freelance writer and research nerd with nearly 20 years of experience taking complex topics like finance, politics, and law and making them clear, engaging, and even, dare I say, entertaining? I specialize in creating high-performing articles, blog posts, and branded content that connects with readers and deliver results.

Core Competencies

• Content Writing 
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Research
• Audience Engagement
• Client-Focused Tone Adaptation
• Social Media 
• SEO
• Ghostwriting
• CMS Platforms (WordPress, Squarespace) 
• Project Management Tools (Trello, AirTable, Monday, Asana, Label Studio, Notion)
• Collaboration Tools (Google Drive, Slack, Discord)
• Accounting/Bookkeeping platforms (Square, PayPal, Intuit, Zoho, Freshbooks)

Relevant Experience

Freelance Content Writer (2007-Present)

• Conduct in-depth research across various niches to create accurate and engaging content.
• Write SEO-optimized articles, blog posts, product descriptions, and web copy tailored to targeted audiences.
• Collaborate closely with clients and adapt writing style client’s content goals, tone, and brand voice.
• Translate complex information into engaging and readable content.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.

My byline has appeared on: Bankrate, Huffington Post, Extra Newsfeed, Media Shower, and more.

Previous content and copy clients include Red Venture Media, DebtHammer, Klientboost, IAPAMM, and Coldwell Banker

Contributing Writer , Credit Summit (2021 – 2023)

• Reviewed fintech, banking, loan, and credit management providers.
• Wrote long-form articles focusing on debt management, credit building, and other personal finance topics.

Content/Copywriter, Aquent/Microsoft Games ( 2015 – 2017)

• Wrote blog posts and reviewed mobile games for the Microsoft/Windows Game Store.
• Wrote a tablet-focused white paper for an internal team project.

Political and Cultural Commentator, Medium / Snarke.net (2016 – Present)

• Wrote thoroughly researched articles that blended data-driven analysis and personal insight on topics that included: politics, public policy, and geek culture.
• Built a loyal audience with consistent posting, relatability, charm, and fact-based analysis.

Earlier Experience

Sales & Marketing Assistant, Brooke Communications (2005 – 2007)

• Wrote 30–60 second radio spots and managed websites for five local stations.
• Oversaw all agency contracts and ad traffic rotation.

Education

Penn State University – Pre-Law Studies, 2021

Notre Dame de Namur University – Theater Arts and English Literature, 2001

References

Available upon request