Top Talent like Marc are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Marc LaPorte

Copywriter
Quality Assurance Specialist
Content Marketing Manager
New Orleans, LA, US
Software Testing
Adobe Creative Cloud
Microsoft 365
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Freelance Senior Proofreader, Copy Editor, Production Specialist, QA Specialist, Content Manager, Editorial Consultant
Experienced Senior Copy Editor with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Technical Writing, Publicity, Digital Marketing, Social Media, and Advertising. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor's focused in English Writing from Loyola University New Orleans.

Work History

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Production Assistant

FreelancePETERMAYER Advertising Production Assistant • Managed annual usage renewals for clients’ radio and TV spots, ensuring all rights were updated and payments processed. • Collaborated with vendors to maintain compliance and optimize media usage. • Oversaw image, sound, and art purchasing for the creative team, contributing to the development of innovative advertising campaigns. Independent Organizer & Performer • Organized, booked, and participated in numerous musical performances in New Orleans, showcasing mixed media, performance art, live painting, spoken word, and dance. • Featured performances at notable events, including: - John Zorn’s Full Force Festival, The Tonic, New York - Mohawk, Austin - Contemporary Art Center of New Orleans - 2005 Jazz & Heritage Festival Production Assistance Lombardi Trophy Second Line Parade, NFL Super Bowl Week 2025 • Assisted in organizing the Lombardi Trophy second line parade, involving collaboration with social aid and pleasure club members, the Rebirth Brass Band, and various Mardi Gras Indian tribes. Film Production Assistant Local Filmmaker Jason Affolder • Contributed to the production of several short films, supporting local storytelling through film.
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Copy Editor / Senior Proofreader / QA Specialist / Production Assistant / Voice Actor

Peter Mayer AdvertisingJan 2003 - Mar 2025 • 22 yrs 3 mos• Conducted copy editing, proofreading, and quality assurance testing for various client projects, ensuring high standards of accuracy and clarity. • Produced content across multiple formats, including: - Web and print materials (magazines, tour guides, direct mail) - Radio and television ads for regional and national clients. • Assisted in editing social media posts, new business proposals, and RFPs, both online and in print. • Performed quality assurance by verifying that websites and animated display banners created by the creative team displayed correctly on all devices and platforms using Litmus testing and browser testing software. • Ensured adherence to vendor guidelines and specifications for all projects. • Edited mass emails through HubSpot for internal and client social media campaigns.
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Social Media Manager / Writer / Editor / Interviewer

Pilottownstories.wordpress.comFeb 2012 - Feb 2025 • 13 yrs 1 mo• Conducted in-depth interviews with former residents of Pilottown, Louisiana, collaborating with Plaquemines Parish Historian Rod Lincoln. • Managed website and social media presence, curating and sharing powerful oral histories and personal remembrances. • Provided rich historical insights on Pilottown's cultural evolution, showcasing its fascinating past.
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Editor

Natural Awakenings MagazineNov 2016 - Aug 2018 • 1 yr 10 mosEditing for clarity and consistent style.
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Copy Editor

The Porch Project: Porch Portraits of New OrleansFeb 2017 - Mar 2018 • 1 yr 2 mosProofread and Copy Edited this self-published photo book by Danielle Shubert. https://www.amazon.com/Porch-Project-Danielle-Shubert/dp/1389141454/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521944196&sr=8-2&keywords=danielle+shubert
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QA Specialist

The Moran GroupDec 2016 - Feb 2018 • 1 yr 3 mosWeb maintenance for various clients' websites, blogs and social media pages. Worked on the front and back ends. They are a Google Premier partner, and I also assisted the SEM team with ad campaigns built in AdWords and Bing.
S

Freelance Copywriter

Search InfluenceSep 2016 - Jan 2017 • 5 mosResearching and writing articles, press releases and blog posts.
F

Writer

FreelanceFeb 2016 - Mar 2016 • 2 mos• Conducted an interview with Al Copeland's former architect to gather information for a document that helped to secure funding for the renovation of a 19th century building into Mambo's Restaurant. • Composed a compelling document showcasing the historical significance and potential of the project. • Played a key role in securing funding for the renovation project, contributing to the successful transformation of the building into a renowned restaurant on Bourbon Street.
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Writer

Healing Tao Instructors Association of the AmericasSep 2015 - Dec 2015 • 4 mosPublished an article entitled "Marrying the Heart and the Brain"on the organization's website www.healing-tao.org - The essay draws comparisons between martial arts disciplines and musical performance.
C

ESL Teacher

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New OrleansJan 2015 - Dec 2015 • 1 yrCreated lesson plans and taught English as a secondary language to approximately 10-15 students between the ages of 16 and 60. My students had moved to New Orleans from Haiti, Eastern Europe, and various places in South America and Asia. I have trained and received my certification in TESOL through Oxford Seminars.

Education

L

Loyola University New Orleans

Bachelor's, English Writing1995 - 1999
J

Jesuit High School

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Freelance Senior Proofreader, Copy Editor, Production Specialist, QA Specialist, Content Manager, Editorial Consultant
Experienced Senior Copy Editor with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Technical Writing, Publicity, Digital Marketing, Social Media, and Advertising. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor's focused in English Writing from Loyola University New Orleans.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Top Talent like Marc are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Marc LaPorte

Copywriter
Quality Assurance Specialist
Content Marketing Manager
New Orleans, LA, US
Software Testing
Adobe Creative Cloud
Microsoft 365
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

F

Production Assistant

FreelancePETERMAYER Advertising Production Assistant • Managed annual usage renewals for clients’ radio and TV spots, ensuring all rights were updated and payments processed. • Collaborated with vendors to maintain compliance and optimize media usage. • Oversaw image, sound, and art purchasing for the creative team, contributing to the development of innovative advertising campaigns. Independent Organizer & Performer • Organized, booked, and participated in numerous musical performances in New Orleans, showcasing mixed media, performance art, live painting, spoken word, and dance. • Featured performances at notable events, including: - John Zorn’s Full Force Festival, The Tonic, New York - Mohawk, Austin - Contemporary Art Center of New Orleans - 2005 Jazz & Heritage Festival Production Assistance Lombardi Trophy Second Line Parade, NFL Super Bowl Week 2025 • Assisted in organizing the Lombardi Trophy second line parade, involving collaboration with social aid and pleasure club members, the Rebirth Brass Band, and various Mardi Gras Indian tribes. Film Production Assistant Local Filmmaker Jason Affolder • Contributed to the production of several short films, supporting local storytelling through film.
P

Copy Editor / Senior Proofreader / QA Specialist / Production Assistant / Voice Actor

Peter Mayer AdvertisingJan 2003 - Mar 2025 • 22 yrs 3 mos• Conducted copy editing, proofreading, and quality assurance testing for various client projects, ensuring high standards of accuracy and clarity. • Produced content across multiple formats, including: - Web and print materials (magazines, tour guides, direct mail) - Radio and television ads for regional and national clients. • Assisted in editing social media posts, new business proposals, and RFPs, both online and in print. • Performed quality assurance by verifying that websites and animated display banners created by the creative team displayed correctly on all devices and platforms using Litmus testing and browser testing software. • Ensured adherence to vendor guidelines and specifications for all projects. • Edited mass emails through HubSpot for internal and client social media campaigns.
P

Social Media Manager / Writer / Editor / Interviewer

Pilottownstories.wordpress.comFeb 2012 - Feb 2025 • 13 yrs 1 mo• Conducted in-depth interviews with former residents of Pilottown, Louisiana, collaborating with Plaquemines Parish Historian Rod Lincoln. • Managed website and social media presence, curating and sharing powerful oral histories and personal remembrances. • Provided rich historical insights on Pilottown's cultural evolution, showcasing its fascinating past.
N

Editor

Natural Awakenings MagazineNov 2016 - Aug 2018 • 1 yr 10 mosEditing for clarity and consistent style.
T

Copy Editor

The Porch Project: Porch Portraits of New OrleansFeb 2017 - Mar 2018 • 1 yr 2 mosProofread and Copy Edited this self-published photo book by Danielle Shubert. https://www.amazon.com/Porch-Project-Danielle-Shubert/dp/1389141454/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521944196&sr=8-2&keywords=danielle+shubert
T

QA Specialist

The Moran GroupDec 2016 - Feb 2018 • 1 yr 3 mosWeb maintenance for various clients' websites, blogs and social media pages. Worked on the front and back ends. They are a Google Premier partner, and I also assisted the SEM team with ad campaigns built in AdWords and Bing.
S

Freelance Copywriter

Search InfluenceSep 2016 - Jan 2017 • 5 mosResearching and writing articles, press releases and blog posts.
F

Writer

FreelanceFeb 2016 - Mar 2016 • 2 mos• Conducted an interview with Al Copeland's former architect to gather information for a document that helped to secure funding for the renovation of a 19th century building into Mambo's Restaurant. • Composed a compelling document showcasing the historical significance and potential of the project. • Played a key role in securing funding for the renovation project, contributing to the successful transformation of the building into a renowned restaurant on Bourbon Street.
H

Writer

Healing Tao Instructors Association of the AmericasSep 2015 - Dec 2015 • 4 mosPublished an article entitled "Marrying the Heart and the Brain"on the organization's website www.healing-tao.org - The essay draws comparisons between martial arts disciplines and musical performance.
C

ESL Teacher

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New OrleansJan 2015 - Dec 2015 • 1 yrCreated lesson plans and taught English as a secondary language to approximately 10-15 students between the ages of 16 and 60. My students had moved to New Orleans from Haiti, Eastern Europe, and various places in South America and Asia. I have trained and received my certification in TESOL through Oxford Seminars.

Education

L

Loyola University New Orleans

Bachelor's, English Writing1995 - 1999
J

Jesuit High School

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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