Billy Simon

Experience

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  Philippine Daily Inquirer (Official)

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Intern

  -Field reporter and desk editor-News gathering-Editing and proofreading

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  TrueLogic Online Solutions

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2015

  Senior Web Content Writer

  -Creates quality content for clients prioritizing VIP Clients-Audits the quality of writing done by Content Writers-Reviews creative and content brief with Project Managers and the Content Manager and communicate instructions clearly and concisely to contributors-Coaches and mentors writers into career progression-Reviews departmental goals for the content team on a monthly basis-Enforces quality expectations for writers-Creates quality content for clients prioritizing VIP Clients-Audits the quality of writing done by Content Writers-Creates succession for Editor position-Communicates writing strengths and weaknesses effectively-Identifies areas for improvement; design, develop and deploy interventions-Reviews creative and content brief with Project Managers and the Content Manager and communicate instructions clearly and concisely to contributors-Coaches and mentors writers into career progression-Reviews departmental goals for the content team on a monthly basis-Enforces quality expectations for writers- Has excellent writing skills, with experience in copywriting, digital marketing, and SEO/SEM writing - Great at editing and proofreading, and has experience editing freelance and in-house writers- Has experience in creative writing/feature writing- Consistent top performer- Skilled at writing various types of content, including website copies, client blogs, guest posts and blogs, magazine articles, press releases, PDFs, video scripts, and other special content.- Well-versed and highly adaptable in writing content for a wide range of industries including: hotels, resorts, tourism and travel, food, banks, real estate, medical, dental, fashion, and more- Go-to person for company blogs, VIP client requests, topic creation, SEO and digital marketing-related content, and other special projects- Has attended and conducted various training sessions for creating different SEO content types Show less

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  AFDigital

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2018

  -Manages a team of content and marketing writers, community managers, and social media specialists.-Writes content brief for distribution to content creators-Manages the content strategy timeline-Oversees and manages the deadlines of content creators-Ensures that the keyword strategy is followed when creating content-Collaborates with clients and stakeholders in creating and executing content strategies, social media calendar, and related content-Collaborates with content creators in creating various types of content for clients-Ensures that content output consistently follows the content marketing plan-Stays up-to-date with the newest content marketing trends and is able to execute it -Coordinates with clients regarding content issues and requirements-Makes status reports for clients and the client services manager-Gives SEO directions and SEO-related content to SEO specialist (tagging, descriptions, etc.) Show less -Responsible for ensuring all content published on behalf of clients achieves quality standards and are aligned with client strategy and brand voice;-Ensures content is published in a timely manner;-Delivers flawless website copy for new web, product, and industry pages, as well as other content across web assets;-Writes punchy, snappy, and concise social media content aligned with the strategy, voice, and persona of the brand;-Creates email content and campaigns that drive opens and clicks, and minimizes cancellations of subscriptions;-Writes SMS and Push notification content that is not annoying and drives positive response;-Creates high-quality blogs for clients that capture read attention and generates organic interest in the blog, so visitors sign up, share the content, and/or continue to browse throughout the site;- Ensures thorough internal linking when referring to other pages within a website;-Follows approriate referencing standards to ensure no copyright risk, and that other sources are happy for us to continue referencing their site and content;-Writes copies for websites, product brochures, marketing collaterals, and anything else that needs to be written for clients or internal marketing campaigns;-Writes catching and compelling copy for search, display, and social advertising that generates clicks and sign-ups;-Writes SEO copies for titles, meta tags, and descriptions within a website's CMS. Show less

  • Content Manager

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Senior Writer for Technology and Finance

    Feb 2016 - Sept 2018
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  Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte

  Oct 2018 - now

  English Language Assistant and Cultural Ambassador

  -Supports Spanish teachers of English, or of other subjects such as science or social studies, which may be delivered in English, in primary or secondary education schools or language schools;-Acts as a role model for correct pronunciation and grammar;-Collaborates with teaching staff in creating teaching materials and planning lessons;-Prepares and develops oral comprehension and speaking activities focusing on language and culture.