Quality writing and content creation

Seasoned journalist for media, marketing, public relations and research projects

  • 15 years journalism experience
  • 7 years public relations and political experience
  • 3 years experience as small business owner
  • 3 years experience as freelance marketer
  • Owned a weekly newspaper in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. for three years.
  • Worked in Congress as a communications director and press secretary for five years.
  • Worked as productive news reporter for daily and weekly news publications for more than a decade
  • Covered Congress, legal issues and a variety of business topics for news and trade publications in Washington, D.C.
  • Wrote about crime, courts, local government, sports and, including several high-profile criminal trials in suburban Washington.
  • Interacted with media in high-profile press offices
  • Experience writing press releases, speeches, op-eds
  • Marketing, blogging, website development and SEO experience
  • University of Florida journalism degree
Writing project experience

  • Reporting and journalism
  • Press releases
  • Op-eds
  • Speeches
  • Blog posts
  • Website Copywriting
Demonstrated ability to communicate on a variety of topics
  • Technology
  • Energy
  • Telecommunications
  • Business and finance
  • Construction
  • Medical and healthcare
  • Legal
Marketing and Internet content management
  • Website design
  • SEO and website content
  • Social media management
  • Photography and design
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My story

Florida-based writer Terry Lane

I’m an accomplished writer seeking new projects to challenge the skills I’ve developed through two decades of working in journalism, publishing, public relations, legislative affairs and marketing.

I’m eager to offer the knowledge and experience I gained through more than a decade of working in Washington, D.C., where I went from the pages of the local paper to the halls of Congress. Along the way, I learned how to write quickly, concisely and convincingly, manage tight deadlines, pay attention to detail, clarifying complicated topics and nurture professional relationships.

My extensive writing portfolio includes news reporting, press releases, speeches, op-eds, blog posts, social media management and internal communications. I developed expertise in energy, environmental, telecommunications and health care policy issues, as well as politics, campaigning, lobbying, business, local government and the legal system.

I’m seeking opportunities to grow in enterprising new directions, where I can nurture my growing abilities in graphic design, web development, photography and technology, and engage my interests in music, humor, sports, science, space exploration, fitness, film, television and travel.

I’m ready to apply my skills, experience and abilities to your next project. I can quickly deliver high-quality content that is tailored to meet your needs. I am available most hours and receptive to client feedback. Please don’t hesitate to contact me about how I can help your next writing or editing projects.

A QUICK LOOK

A QUICK LOOK

Seasoned Writer & Editor
Diverse Media & Communications Career
Spanning 3 Decades

I offer
strong writing and communications skills developed through
15 years of reporting and journalism experience

I have developed a
broad insight into the communications field
through a
wide range of professional roles

Reporter
Speech Writer
Business Owner

Roles I’ve Held…

Press Secretary
Editor
Newspaper Publisher

I’ve gained many useful business skills over the course of my communications career

Quick and concise writing

My Upwork profile

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Skills & Attributes

Writing

Seasoned writer with nearly 20 years experience.

Reporting

Deadline-oriented, objective news reporting experience.

Press Releases

Message distribution and image management experience.

Blog Posts

Online content for a wide variety of clients and businesses.

Politics

Five years experience working in Congress and on political campaigns.

Social Media

Content selection, posting, engagement and strategy.

WordPress

Confident abilities to manage content and develop websites.

Photography & Design

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