Maria Salvati

Maria Salvati

Experienced Freelance Journalist + Copywriter + Digital Marketing Specialist

6 yrs experience · Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital · 30-40 hrs/week

About

✨ Hi! I'm Maria, a freelance journalist, copywriter, and SEO content writer who helps businesses grow their audience and reach more clients through compelling writing. I have 6+ years of experience in editing, content marketing, and sales copywriting. ✨ I've been working with digital marketing agencies and blog owners worldwide since 2018. I've helped my clients see a 45% increase in sales in just 2 months and achieve higher SEO rankings in less than 3 months. As a journalist, I also write for multiple international outlets, from Business Insider to Thrillist. What can I help you with? ✅ News articles, Feature stories, Interviews, Opinion pieces, Travel & Lifestyle articles, Guides, Reports; ✅ Website copies, Landing pages, Product descriptions, Sales pages, ✅Media contents, Scripts for videos and podcasts; ✅Newsletters, Email copies; ✅Seo-friendly blog writing; ✅Email Marketing

Skills

Blog WritingCanvaContent CreationContent WritingCopywritingCreative WritingDigital MarketingEmail MarketingEnglishFrenchGermanItalianJournalismKlaviyoMarketing StrategyPinterestSEOSMS MarketingSales CopySearch Engine MarketingSubstackTikTokTranslationUX WritingWriting

Experience

  • News & Editorial Content Researcher & Writer · LuxCitizenship06-01-2025 – 07-01-2025

    SHORT-TERM PROJECT (FREELANCE) -Designed and maintained a daily/weekly content aggregation workflow using platforms like Feedly, SEMrush, or custom RSS feeds -Curated and summarized relevant media about U.S. emigration, dual citizenship, migration trends, and nationality laws -Drafted short- and mid-length original articles with journalistic standards (400–1,000 words) -Collaborated on AER's editorial calendar and refined tone/style -Helped build early audience trust by setting quality and consistency benchmarks -Occasionally assisted in data storytelling or liaising with international media sources

  • Content Writer + Copywriter + Marketing Specialist · Self-Employed04-01-2025
  • Contributing Writer · National Geographic, Business Insider02-01-2025
  • Copywriter + Content Creator + Social Media Marketer · Instagram BullsWorkOut2023
  • Copywriter + Content Creator + Marketing Writer · Simone Longobardi Marketing Agency2022 – 12-01-2022

    -I assisted the marketing agency's owner in creating SEO-optimized blog articles on WordPress and Squarespace, helping him build a strong online presence in the industry and promote his services. -I developed content calendars to plan and organize articles and promotions. -I wrote 2 travel articles per week, covering topics like digital marketing, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and Linkedin growth, email marketing. -I crafted engaging captions for social media posts using Canva. - I pitched ideas and created the content calendar for the month based on the most searched keywords.

  • Copywriter · Mediaboom02-01-2023

    - I assisted one long-term client in creating SEO-optimized travel articles on WordPress and Squarespace, helping them build a strong online presence in the travel industry. - I developed content calendars to plan and organize articles and promotions. - I wrote 2-3 travel articles per week, covering topics like destination guides, travel tips, and inspiring travel content that attracted readers and boosted SEO rankings. - I pitched and edited articles.

  • Freelance Editor · CSP Times10-01-2024
  • Freelance Writer · Vox Media08-01-2024
  • Freelance Writer · Fodor's Travel10-01-2023

Education

  • University La Sapienza of RomeM.A, Media and Journalism
  • University La Sapienza of RomeB.A, Communication and Journalism
  • High School L. SpallanzaniHigh School Diploma, Modern Languages and Literatures
  • International BaccalaureateFrench High School Diploma, French Language and History

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