
Matko Brusac
Copywriter/Content Specialist (Anglais)
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Experienced copywriter and content specialist with over 10 years of experience in digital marketing and content production, with a background in journalism and new media. My expertise includes content writing, copywriting, copyediting, social media management, content localization, SEO optimization, and content distribution. Holding Master’s degrees in Comparative Literature and American Studies, I bring both an analytical and creative approach to crafting compelling content. Based in Paris.
Work experience
Content Writer
Payflows
Aug 2024 - Present
2 years 3 months
Paris, France
Content Writer at Payflows, a $25M-backed fintech transforming procurement and treasury management. Writing SEO-driven, straightforward content that helps companies to streamline financial operations, improve resource allocation, and handle the complexities of modern finance with ease.
Copywriter
Mastercard
Mar 2024 - Present
2 years 8 months
Paris, France
*Mastercad Advisors Client Services As a freelance copywriter, I partner with Mastercard to create compelling content for various clients and partners. My expertise lies in crafting captivating copy, developing impactful storylines, and producing attention-grabbing headlines that resonate across industries.
Content Specialist
Bridgehead Media
Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
2 years 9 months
San Francisco, CA, USA
Primarily involved in UX writing and content creation in English for Apple's App Store. In an editorial capacity, I performed copyediting duties, managed requests from content managers, established deadlines, and supervised a team of four translators/ content localizers.
Web Content Editor
Telesport
Jul 2020 - Aug 2022
2 years 2 months
Zagreb, Croatia · Hybrid
As a desk editor, contributed to the establishment of a sports-focused website specializing in long-form, high-quality sportswriting. Developed editorial guidelines, managed social media accounts, and devised a content distribution strategy. Monitored performance using Google Analytics and Meta Business Suite. Executed social media captioning, headline editing, and visual editing. Proficient in WordPress for efficient website management. Led marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and engagement across various platforms. Monitored campaign performance metrics for strategic optimization, resulting in sustained audience growth and increased website traffic. Transitioned to a web content editor role, overseeing 24/7 breaking news coverage and providing training to four junior web journalists. The website maintained an average of 30,000 unique visitors per day.
Contributing Editor
Bilten.org
Nov 2017 - Apr 2021
3 years 6 months
Zagreb, Croatia · Remote
Long-form writing on economics, politics, and culture plus occasional editing.
Web Content Manager
Jutarnji List
Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
11 months
Zagreb, Croatia
Oversaw web content functions for the sports segment of Croatia's primary daily publication. Directed content curation, managed breaking news coverage, strategized content distribution primarily on Facebook, and conducted tracking of content distribution using tools such as Google Analytics.
Freelance Copywriter
Freelance
Sep 2015 - Jun 2019
3 years 10 months
Zagreb, Croatia · Remote
Managed copywriting, content writing, copyediting, proofreading, and content localization in English, with a focus on the audio and video industry. Collaborated with prominent brands such as Panasonic, Sony and Pioneer.
Junior Copywriter
Atlas Tours
Apr 2014 - May 2015
1 year 2 months
Zagreb, Croatia
Digital copywriting and copyediting in English for the largest travel agency in Croatia at the time.
Education
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb
Master of Arts - MA, Comparative Literature
2012 - 2015
3 years 1 month
The program centered on the history of literary theory, providing extensive formal training in writing, editing, and general rhetoric.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb
Master of Arts - MA, American/United States Studies/Civilization
2012 - 2015
3 years 1 month
Attained a master's degree in American Studies, encompassing an in-depth exploration of U.S. history, culture, and society, underscored by extensive and refined writing in English through interdisciplinary research.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
2009 - 2012
3 years 1 month
Obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, undergoing rigorous training in English grammar and the history of English letters.