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Joshua Gibson

Joshua Gibson

Nanaimo,BC

Summary

Dynamic copywriter and enthusiastic content creator with a history of copywriting/editing experience both professionally and personally for a variety of mediums, across multiple sectors and industries, including financial news, fantasy-fiction marketplaces, content creation, and design. Well-versed in utilizing multiple tones of voice, styles, and written production lengths, with a strict focus on deadlines and traffic performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Copywriter/editor

FXStreet
01.2018 - Current
  • As a remote, independent contract copywriter/editor, I am responsible for working both independently and collaboratively, contributing to the live market news publication outlet, producing dozens of concise, targeted, and informational articles on a daily basis, using easily-accessible language and industry-specific wording to increase reach, market penetration, and reader engagement.
  • Key aspects of successful production at FXStreet include deep-diving into complex topics where information may not be readily available or difficult to find, as well as developing industry connections to gain insight into market participants' perspectives from more than one angle at a time.
  • Working at FXStreet is an exercise in navigating tight deadlines, dynamic work production, and creative problem-solving, as well as working closely with the in-house marketing team to deliver a successful, engaging finished product in real-time reaction to constantly evolving and ever-changing market conditions.

Independent Contributing Author

Fiction & Fantasy Games
07.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: 3rd Party Publications, Online Marketplace
  • Being an independent contributing author and content creator for fantasy tabletop roleplaying games, my focus is on hand-crafting narrative descriptions, game elements, and storylines with fast hooks and an inviting writing style that will draw in both game runners and their participants, while also remaining accessible and predisposed to individual interpretation at the table level.
  • Production of marketable rpg supplements frequently requires a high degree of creativity, and an ability to work well in large groups of strangers and contemporaries, with a strong need to be able to match writing tones and styles to the overall desired publication direction.
  • 3rd Party Publications, Online Marketplace

Independent Proprietary Trader

Self
01.2017 - Current
  • Self-directed, self-motivated, and self-guided personal career in financial market engagement using a variety of financial investments, strategies, and market tools to generate profit in conjunction with a partner securities firm in both the European and US banking and finance sectors.
  • Prop trading is an entirely self-managed venture where success and failure are determined only by the individual trader's self-discipline as well as their ability to regulate and critically observe their performance.

Education

Bachelor's - Economics

Vancouver Island University
05-2027

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, British Columbia
01.2016

Skills

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Fast Learner
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Project Management Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • SEO
  • Wordpress
  • Image Editing
  • Google Analytics

Recent Relevant History

  • Copywriter/editor, FXStreet (remote), 2017 - Current: In my role as a remote, independent contractor specializing in copywriting and editing, I contributed to a live market news publication by producing numerous concise, targeted, and informative articles each day. I utilized Google Search-friendly language and industry-specific terminology to enhance reach, market penetration, and reader engagement. My experience at FXStreet included managing tight deadlines, adapting to a dynamic production environment, and employing creative problem-solving. I also worked closely with the in-house marketing team to create a successful and engaging final product that responded to the ever-changing market conditions.

Timeline

Independent Contributing Author

Fiction & Fantasy Games
07.2021 - Current

Copywriter/editor

FXStreet
01.2018 - Current

Independent Proprietary Trader

Self
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor's - Economics

Vancouver Island University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Thompson Rivers University

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