Belinda Elliott

Virginia, United States
bewriter@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaelliott/

Summary

Multimedia Writer & Editor
Award-winning writer adept at creating engaging content for websites, videos, blogs, social media, and print materials. My passion is identifying and crafting compelling stories that help people live better lives.

Highlighted Qualifications

  • 20+ years of professional writing experience that includes writing press releases, promotional copy, feature articles, news stories, and compelling marketing materials.
  • Excellent communicator with superb organizational and time management skills as well as the ability to produce quality content while adhering to daily deadlines and handling competing priorities.
  • Former community blogger for HamptonRoads.com (2011-2014).
  • Community minded professional chosen as Volunteer of the Quarter for the City of Chesapeake (2012).
  • Winner, Virginia Press Association Award, first place for a feature writing portfolio.
  • Winner, Best Public Promotion / Contest, Virginia Association of Broadcasters (June 2018)

Software

Creative Programs
Proficient in WordPress, Dreamweaver, Joomla, Canva
Experienced in Final Cut Pro X, Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom

Project Management Programs
Proficient in Quip, Asana, Basecamp, Workamajig
Familiar with Pivotal Tracker, Monday.com, Airtable

Content Marketing

Marketing Content Manager, WHRO Public Media Marketing
(February 2019 – Present)
– Web content management & strategy
– Social media strategy
– Content creation & multimedia storytelling
– Managing Editor, Dimensions magazine

Radio / Podcast Producer, WHRO Public Media
(March 2022 – Present)
– Guest relations and booking
– Writing & Editing

Digital Content Creation

Online Content Manager, WHRO Public Media Digital Strategies
(February 2017 – February 2019)
 – Content management & strategy
– Content creation & multimedia storytelling
– Content and fundraising email newsletters
– Managing Editor, Dimensions magazine

Online Content Producer, WHRO Public Media Digital Strategies
(August 2016 – February 2017)
 – Content creation
– Weekly & monthly content email newsletters
– Fundraising email newsletters
– Writer, Dimensions magazine

Web Content Management

Web Communications Manager, Regent University Marketing
(December 2015 – July 2016)
 – Content strategy for website redesigns
– Web project management
– Copy writing for print & web

Web Content Specialist, Regent University Marketing
(July 2014 – December 2015)
 – Content organization & usability
– Copy editing
– Feature writing for print & web

Web Content Coordinator, Regent University Marketing
(October 2010 – July 2014)
 – Content creation & maintenance
– HTML email creation
– Proofreading

Senior Producer / Editor, CBN.com
(2003 – 2009)
 – Feature articles, blogs, e-newsletters & online contests
– Relationship management
– Celebrity and author interviews (on & off camera)

Professional Writing

Public Relations Writer, Regent University Office of Public Relations
(2001 – 2003)
 – Press releases, tip sheets & online newsletters
– Website maintenance
– Photography

Editorial Assistant, The Roanoke Times (daily newspaper)
(2001)
 – News and feature writing
– Customer service
– Proofreading & data entry

Staff Writer, Smith Mountain Eagle (weekly newspaper)
(1999 – 2001)
 – News and feature writing
– Photography
– Employee newsletter

News Producer Intern, WDBJ-7 (CBS affiliate)
(1998)
 – Feature writing
– Line producing live newscast
– Teleprompter operator

Writer & Producer, Gardner-Webb University TV News
(1998)
 – News & feature writing
– Producing & script writing
– News anchor

Education

M.A., Journalism, (2003) Professional Writing Emphasis, Regent University
B.A., Communication Studies, (1998) Broadcast Journalism Emphasis, Gardner-Webb University

Additional Courses:

  • Inbound Marketing (HubSpot Academy, (Fall 2015)
  • Career & Lifestyle Development Counseling (Regent University, Spring 2015)
  • Coaching: Theory, Skills & Practice (Regent University, Summer 2015)
  • Special Topics in Not-for-Profit and Faith-Based Organizations Management (Regent University, Summer 2014)
  • Social Media and the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (Regent University, 2012)
  • Google Analytics (Google Analytics Academy, 2012)