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Erin Steiner

Professional Summary

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

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 to clients’ 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 (Microsoft Games)
Aquent, 2015 – 2017

• Wrote blog posts and reviewed mobile games for the 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.

Other Experience

AI Tutor, Generalist, and Accounting SME
Mindrift, 2024 – Present 

• Participated in multiple team projects as a Generalist and as part of the Accounting team.
• Helped train Large Language Models (LLMs) on how to follow complex instructions, process multiple data sets, and adhere to professional standards. 
• Create and evaluate written content that is used to train LLMs, ensuring project-specific criteria and standards are met.
• Work on multiple assignments that range from basic descriptions to highly specialized, expert-level content, all while employing the highest editorial standards.
• Collaborate with team members across the globe to meet project benchmarks and deadlines.

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.

Core Competencies

• Content Writing 
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Research
• Audience Engagement
• Social Media 
• SEO
• Ghostwriting
• CMS Platforms (WordPress, Squarespace) 
• Project Management Tools (Trello, AirTable, Monday, Asana, Notion)
• Collaboration Tools (Google Drive, Slack, Discord, Teams)
• Bookkeeping Platforms (Square, PayPal, Intuit, Zoho, Freshbooks

Subject Matter Expertise

• Arts and Literature
• Business
• Film and Television
• Geek Culture
• Health
• Law
• Lifestyle
• Marketing
• Media Literacy
• Public Policy
• Personal Finance
• Pop Culture
• Shopping

Education

Pennsylvania State University World Campus – Pre-Law Studies, 2021

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

References 

Available upon request