Jessica Taghap

Copy & Content Writer / Social Media Maven

Queens, NY

www.residentartist.blog
instagram @residentartist
twitter

 

Q What do you do?

I specialize in writing blog posts, website content, and newsletters...

(looking into expanding to e-books, case studies, and white papers).


I also specialize in social media management.

Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?

I have been a self-published blogger for 15+ years and worked double-duty as a social media manager at two entertainment industry institutions.

Q How do you stand out in your field?

With a robust background in the arts, having interned and worked at various theatre and film institutions in different capacities, along with a media studies degree, has proven to be a beneficial combination in furthering me along.

Q What are you working on right now?

I am currently writing content for a few clients and have recently expanded into doing agency work.

Q What’s your style?

My writing has always been bright, witty and informative. An example would be my work for Atlantic Television's blog.

Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?

I'd love the chance to do more social media and really see how I can incorporate new ways to communicate with an organization's core audience.

Q What is frustrating you right now?

My main point of frustration is that most of my work is on a project-by-project basis. I would love a more steady influx to work off of.

Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?

I'd have them find me some clients!

 

Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?

I wish I could have really told myself to research freelance basics more in-depth.

 

Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?

I'd ask them about how to find the right work-life balance.

Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?

I'm looking for more opportunities to work with successful companies, especially in the arts and culture space.

Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.

Ideally, a collaboration would encompass both content and social media, in a way that would highlight and really make use of my skills.

Q: What is your rate?

$30/hour, or $200 per article.

Q How should someone approach you about working together?

Here or directly through email

 
 

Q Who is a creative you admire?

I think Youtuber Cari Clark has a really unique eye for film and photography, and also has a strong background in community engagement, which makes perfect sense in being a self-employed Youtuber.
instagram @caricakez

Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?

I always try to find inspiration everywhere, from the films I watch to the books I read.


This member profile was originally published in June 2022.