ERIN STEINER
Content Writer | Editor | Researcher |
LinkedIn: erinsteiner | Medium: @snarke | Blog: snarke.net
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