Kerrie Turcic

Kerrie Turcic

Writer · Editor · Communications Consultant

An enthusiastic writer and editor with more than 18 years of experience: journalism roots, thousands of retail boxes, features in The Seattle Times, and content for Expedia, Orca Running, Bastyr University, and more. She helps you connect with customers through engaging copy.

Work with Kerrie
Experience
  1. 2005 - Present
    Writer, Editor, Communications

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

  2. 2017 - Present
    Lead Content Editor

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

  3. 2016
    Content Editor

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

  4. 2008 - 2016
    Copywriter

    TOPICS Entertainment. Wrote copy for TV and radio ads, web content, and thousands of retail boxes, and assisted in product creation.

  5. 2005 - 2008
    Communications Editor

    PACCAR. Managed, wrote, and edited internal communications from corporate headquarters, including PACCAR World magazine.

  6. 1999 - 2005
    Features Editor

    King County Journal. Led the newspaper's Features Department: writing stories, assigning and editing articles.

Education
  1. 1995 - 1999
    Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Advertising)

    Washington State University, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.

Portfolio

Selected work.

Northwest Catholic
Feature Stories Northwest Catholic

Feature article for Northwest Catholic, published online February 28, 2017.

The Seattle Times
Feature Stories The Seattle Times

Feature articles for The Seattle Times NW Jobs section.

DVD Retail Packaging
Retail Packaging DVD Retail Packaging

Wrote copy and collaborated on design for hundreds of DVD boxes: front covers, back covers, and interior copy.

Software Retail Packaging
Retail Packaging Software Retail Packaging

Front and back cover copy for software titles, including the Hostile Makeover line.

Instant Immersion Line
Retail Packaging Instant Immersion Line

Retail box copy for the Instant Immersion language-learning product line.

Expedia Things to Do
Content Writing Expedia Things to Do

Tour and attraction descriptions for Expedia, from the Emirates National Auto Museum to a Mythological Athens walking tour to Aces of Comedy at the Mirage.

Video-Streaming Content
Content Writing Video-Streaming Content

Product description content for TOPICS Entertainment’s Yoga for All video series on Vimeo.

Scriptwriting Long-form Video Ad

Script for the Instant Immersion Complete Edition website video.

Scriptwriting 15-second TV Spot

Fifteen-second TV commercial script for Instant Immersion.