Hello

I'm Kerrie Turcic

Writer, Editor, Communications Consultant, Extrovert

I am an enthusiastic freelance writer and editor with more than 18 years of experience. I help you connect with customers by crafting engaging copy for blog posts, retail packaging, advertisements, product descriptions, stories, newsletters, and much more.

Professional Skills

Writing 95%
Editing 90%
Retail Packaging 85%
Web Content 90%
Social Media 80%
Newsletters 90%
Feature Stories 95%
Marketing/Sales Material 90%
Product Development 75%
Copywriting 90%

Past Clients

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Writer, Editor, Communications

Freelance writing and editing for The Seattle Times, 2Toms, BDA, LILT, Orca Running, Bastyr University, and more.

2017 - Present

Lead Content Editor

Creates and manages product and social media content, strategizes on direction with marketing team, and consults on new features and UX for the app.

2016 - 2016

Content Editor

Writing engaging tour descriptions for Expedia.com as a contractor through Aquent.

2008 - 2016

Copywriter

Writing copy for TV and radio ads, web content, and thousands of retail boxes, as well as assisting in product creation.

2005 - 2008

Communications Editor

Managing, writing, and editing internal communications from corporate headquarters, including PACCAR World magazine.

1999 - 2005

Features Editor

Leading the newspaper's Features Department, including writing stories, and assigning and editing articles.

Education

1995 - 1999

Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Advertising

Washington State University - Edward R. Murrow College of Communications

Portfolio

Northwest Catholic

Feature Stories

Northwest Catholic Article

Feature Stories

Article for Northwest Catholic published online Feb. 28, 2017.

DVD Titles

Retail Packaging

Front Cover Copy

Retail Packaging

Wrote copy and collaborated in design of hundreds of DVD boxes, including this one.

Back Cover Copy

Retail Packaging

Wrote copy and collaborated in design of hundreds of DVD boxes, including this one.

Inside Copy

Retail Packaging

Wrote copy and collaborated in design of hundreds of DVD boxes, including this one.

Back Cover Copy

Retail Packaging

Wrote copy and collaborated in design of hundreds of DVD boxes, including this one.

Internal Packaging

Retail Packaging

Wrote copy and collaborated in design of hundreds of DVD boxes, including this one.

Video-Streaming Content

Content Writing

Vimeo Product Description Content

Content Writing

Wrote content for TOPICS Entertainment’s Yoga for All videos.

Expedia Things to Do

Content Writing

Expedia Things To Do Tab

Content Writing

Wrote content for Emirates National Auto Museum Tour

Expedia Things to Do Tab

Content Writing

Wrote content for Mythological Athens Walking Tour

Expedia Things to Do Tab

Content Writing

Wrote content for the Wayne Brady in Aces of Comedy at the Mirage Hotel.

Expedia Things to Do Tab

Content Writing

Wrote David Bowie & End of the World Walking Tour content.

The Seattle Times

Feature Stories

Seattle Times Article

Feature Stories

Article for Seattle Times NW Jobs section, published xxxxxxx

Seattle Times Article Continued

Feature Stories

Article for Seattle Times NW Jobs section, published xxxxxxx

Software Titles

Retail Packaging

Hostile Makeover Front Cover

Retail Packaging

Had fun getting creative with this title.

Hostile Makeover Back Cover

Retail Packaging

Had a lot of fun getting creative on the back copy.

Long-form Video Ad

Scriptwriting

Commercial Scriptwriting

Scriptwriting

Wrote script for Instant Immersion Complete Edition website.

15-second TV Spot

Scriptwriting

TV Commercial Script

Scriptwriting

Wrote 15-second TV commercial script for Instant Immersion.

Instant Immersion Line

Retail Packaging

This is the TItle

Retail Packaging

Instant IMmersion box blah blah

Retail Packaging

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