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nDash Writer Profile for Jennifer Pitterle

Headline

Copywriter, editor, and essayist.

About Me

I'm a copywriter and editor with more than a decade of experience in journalism, marketing, and technical writing. I specialize in taking complex information from experts and making it accessible to readers. I write copy for blogs, tech companies, and healthcare providers. I copy edit and proofread academic journal articles and personal statements for freelance clients. My creative nonfiction has been published in magazines and online. 

Industries I Write About

Technology

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

Science & Medicine

My Writing Samples

Hashtag Authentic

A magazine story about a popular influencer who shares life on her Minnesota hobby farm with hundreds of thousands of followers.

https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/emily-carriveau-shares-her-life-with-blog-small-town-me/

Chasing Boathouse Dreams

A home-design story about a family's renovation project on their historic boathouse.

https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/chasing-boathouse-dreams-on-lake-minnetonka/

IQHQ Case Study

A marketing case study for a smart-glass company about one of their new installations.

https://www.sageglass.com/case-studies/iqhq

Practically Perfect

A profile of a mom-and-pop boutique.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/653bf4a94ac6754958f5a03c/t/65453799447a3359f43a62cc/1699035046828/0318LKM_AceGeneral.pdf

Looking Out

Reviewing a webinar about the effects of daylight and views on mood and productivity.

https://www.sageglass.com/industry-insights/looking-out-window-experts-share-research-about-power-daylight-and-views-home-and

Experience

Freelance Writer & Editor

- Drive traffic to internal news hub by writing engaging blog posts and news articles - Interview staff members about new programs, continuing education, and other updates - Write and edit copy for consumer-facing email campaigns, web pages, and print marketing materials

Company: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

I worked there from 8/2021 until now

Freelance Writer

- Write fresh, fun stories that highlight local people and places for a group of regional lifestyle magazines - Interview subjects and research their businesses, backgrounds, and areas of expertise

Company: Local Media

I worked there from 3/2023 until now

Freelance Writer & Editor

- Write blog posts, case studies, and other industry-insight articles for the marketing team - Incorporate SEO and social media principles to help each piece reach more readers - Interview industry experts and conduct research on new clients and technologies - Write and edit technical documentation like startup and specification guides

Company: SageGlass

I worked there from 11/2020 until now

Copy Editor

- Provide detailed copy editing and proofreading for each issue of The Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin - Connect with authors and researchers to help clarify and refine their ideas in writing - Teach workshops and tutorials for pharmacists on writing style, proofreading, and more

Company: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin

I worked there from 11/2020 until now

Editor in Chief

- Oversaw the editorial departments of community lifestyle magazines including Lake Minnetonka and Woodbury - Increased reader engagement and advertising revenue, and improved magazines’ social media outreach - Pursued fresh, deep story ideas that highlighted the interesting people and places of our coverage areas - Successfully managed the magazine workflow, from story conception to publication

Company: Tiger Oak Media

I worked there from 6/2014 until 5/2020

Senior Editor

- Hired, trained, and supervised editorial staff - Ran popular internship program, which saw more than 40 participants during my tenure

Company: Tiger Oak Media

I worked there from 6/2014 until 2/2017

Science Writer

- Wrote and edited research reports on subjects like consumer wellness and behavioral science - Created consumer-facing copy for websites and emails - Coordinated teams of writers, software developers, and researchers to produce guides and other documentation

Company: Savvysherpa

I worked there from 6/2013 until 6/2014

Technical Writer

- Taught courses on writing, editing, and project management - Created documentation about software for implementation teams and end users - Managed team of skilled science and technology writers

Company: Epic

I worked there from 1/2011 until 1/2013

Content I Write