Freelance profile

Courtney Traub

Based in London, I am an experienced writer, reporter, copyeditor and translator with expertise in online media and content development, travel and arts writing. Formerly Editor of the About.com Paris Travel site, I am co-author of the Michelin Green Guide to Northern France and the Paris Region (2012), and have recently reported stories for The Christian Science Monitor. I cover general news, radio, business and financial, arts, travel, and tourism. I am able to cover stories in London and across the UK. Having lived in France for a decade, I am fluent in French language, culture and politics.

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Contact details:

Town: London
Region/nation: London
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://muckrack.com/courtney-traub
Also find me on: LinkedIn | WordTailors | Editorial

Skills:

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Online journalismRates: Online/writing
Book writerRates: Print media - writing books
Book editorRates: Print media - editing/producing books
ProofreaderRates: Sub-editing
ReporterRates: Reporter
Subeditor or editorRates: Sub-editing
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Subjects:

  • Arts/entertainment
  • Travel/tourism
  • Film and theatre
  • Environment and conservation
  • Politics
  • Business and commerce
  • History
  • Current affairs
  • Food and drink

Major clients:

  • TripSavvy/IAC Media
  • Radio France Internationale
  • The Christian Science Monitor
  • Associated Press
  • Reed Business Information

Profile last updated: 2018-10-10 10:07:57


Extra information:

I am an experienced writer, reporter, subeditor, copyeditor and translator with particular expertise in online media and web content development, travel and arts writing. Formerly Editor of the About.com Paris Travel site which attracted millions of readers over the years, I am also the co-author of the Michelin Green Guide to Northern France and the Paris Region (2012). 

Currently based in London, I have strong experience covering beats including general news, radio, business and financial news, arts, culture, travel and tourism. I am currently contributing to outlets including The Christian Science Monitor and TripSavvy. I am able to cover stories in London and across the South East UK. Having lived in France for over a decade, I am fully fluent in French language, culture, politics, and business practices. I also speak and read in Spanish at an intermediate level. 

My expertise includes online media and content strategy, social media management, arts and culture, food and wine, travel, culture and politics and higher education. I have strong management and organizational skills, with experience leading in-house and freelance editorial teams, defining and executing editorial strategies in both the short and long term.

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