Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Interests
Bio Highlights
Timeline
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Maxwell Olarinde

Maxwell Olarinde

Copywriter & Content Strategist
Falls Church,VA

Summary

Challenge myself on ambitious projects to utilize my writing skills to generate a high rate of conversions on my copy, craft engaging stories and articles that draw attention and build brands as well as inform and educate the public with well-researched, fact-checked content. I want to create work that is respected and reputable across different fields and industries.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Associate Content Writer

CoStar Group
Richmond, VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Wrote more than 160 informative articles and profiles on Homes.com, and had my work featured as part of the company's billion-dollar marketing campaign.
  • Wrote scripts and shot lists for our neighborhood and city videos
  • Collaborated with several departments to ensure content accuracy and polished final product (geography, photo, video and post-production teams).
  • Utilize SEO analytics and keywords in content to help maker Homes.com one of the most visited home buying portals online.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Interviewed real estate professionals on the phone to feature their authoritative insights in our content.

Freelance Writer

Black Creative Magazine
Richmond, VA
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Wrote editorial and creative content centered around different disciplines to highlight young Black artists.

Staff Writer

Novelist Music Group
Chicago, Illinois
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Contacting and interviewing musicians to feature in our content
  • Wrote 10 interviews and editorial articles under our publication, Rough Draft Magazine.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cohesiveness for publication.

Lead Content & Blog Writer

Poppins Productions, LLC
Madison, WI
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Wrote 20 podcast scripts for Poppins Urban Podcast
  • Boosted unique visits to our site by 83% over my seven-month tenure
  • Coordinated with our Marketing & Social Media teams to increase website traffic and expand our online presence,
  • Crafted and scheduled our weekly articles to educate our clients and boost our brand
  • Managed and wrote company copy, emails, presentations, and online content

Editorial Coordinator

The MSQ Shop
Richmond, VA
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Wrote over 100 articles, editorials, interviews with musicians
  • Video edited our in-house podcasts and client interviews
  • Posted extensively on the company’s social media pages to increase site traffic and build our brand. Gained over 3,000 new followers over the course of my tenure.
  • Scheduled and made executive decisions regarding the written content that the business posts during every work week
  • Wrote engaging articles featuring indie musicians to help spotlight their work
  • Engineer ways to help indie musicians grow and gain followers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2021

Skills

Proficiency in:

  • Microsoft 365 Suite

  • DaVinci Resolve

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

  • SEMrush

  • Final Draft 12

  • SPSS

  • WordPress

  • Wix

Interests

Reading, writing music, listening to new music, editing videos, deejaying, and writing about current events

Bio Highlights

  • Interview with Flo Rida’s label signee, Oya Baby.
  • Writing the Homes.com City Page for Washington, D.C.
  • Having my content featured in Homes.com's 2024 and 2025 Super Bowl ads, and working as part of the company's billion-dollar marketing campaign in that time.

Timeline

Associate Content Writer

CoStar Group
09.2023 - Current

Staff Writer

Novelist Music Group
03.2023 - 03.2024

Freelance Writer

Black Creative Magazine
02.2023 - 02.2025

Lead Content & Blog Writer

Poppins Productions, LLC
03.2022 - 10.2022

Editorial Coordinator

The MSQ Shop
09.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University
Maxwell OlarindeCopywriter & Content Strategist