Top Talent like Michelle are on Pangea

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Michelle Rochniak

Copywriter
Creative & Brand Strategist
CT, US
Top Earner
Instagram
Facebook
Copy Editing
Copywriting
Social Media Management
Content Creation
Video Editing
Canva
Creative Writing
Editing
G-Suite
TikTok
Microsoft Office
iMovie
Personable
Communication
Creative Thinking
Literature
Essay Editing
Microsoft Word
Proofreading
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Innovative writer and climate communicator with a knack for research and storytelling
Hello! I'm a writer and editor with a passion for community-centered stories about sustainability. I love helping people make decisions that let them save money and the environment at the same time through my writing. When I'm off the clock, I'm usually going for a walk or watching Star Trek. Looking forward to working with you! :)

Projects

Social Media Management

I was the social media coordinator for Western Connecticut State University’s Kathwari Honors Program for two and a half years. As social media coordinator, I have grown the account’s follower count by 59.6% and increased content engagement by 50%. Honors is a small community, but with consistent engagement, I ensured that our posts reached the right students to maintain an informed community.See More

Work History

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Quality Control & Image Editor & Writer

The Cool DownFreelancerI worked as a writer for The Cool Down from December 2024 to May 2026. I also had an editorial internship from September 2025 to April 2026. I am currently continuing my editorial duties as a contracted freelancer, which include the following: • Copyedit articles and edit images for articles, continuing duties after seven-month internship • Assess company's style guide to create more inclusive and sensitive reporting • Create strategy for effective alt text use and other accessible practices on website • Ensure that a general audience can understand information presented in articles
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Energy Copywriting Associate

Mid-Hudson Energy TransitionInternMay 2025 - Aug 2025 • 4 mos • Created educational content for online and print media including presentations and zines • Increased newsletter engagement by 20% (100+ readers total monthly, managed on Hubspot) • Coordinated communications about community stories with Communications and Outreach teams • Researched energy topics and programs to inform blog posts, newsletters, and social media posts
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Honors Assistant

Kathwari Honors Program (WCSU)Jan 2022 - May 2024 • 2 yrs 5 mos- Served on Honors Council and joined two subcommittees in Spring 2023 to assess new candidates for assistant director and director positions - Edited Perspective (literary and art magazine) collaboratively with other Honors students - Maintained social media accounts for Honors and created meaningful interaction with Honors students - Supported Honors student body by sharing university resources and opportunities - Filed emailed forms and used Excel to maintain organization in MS Office Suite - Ameliorated university morale by helping to organize mood-boosting Honors events
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Product Designer

QuantumCampFreelancerJun 2023 - Aug 2023 • 3 mos-Met with Michael Finnegan (CEO) regularly to create, plan, and set goals. -Suggested technical and creative workflow improvements on an ongoing basis -Searched the web for images and other media assets (b-roll) as necessary -Tracked asset origins and copyright status -Saved assets with meaningful file names in specified directories on project status -Kept project status log with two views: a detailed view and wide-scope view. -Maintained a well organized file directory -Edited science-based scripts to refine voice and make language more accessible
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Growth Marketing Strategist

V.L. AdamsFreelancerJun 2022 - Aug 2022 • 3 mos-Built a list of 30+ local bookstores, libraries, and organizations (and contact information) for speaking & events that fit author's background/book -Created a list of 10+ local media + press outlets & journalists (and contact information) -Compiled a list of 5+ conferences and/or book fairs (and contact information) related to the author and their book -Conducted outreach via email and phone to secure opportunities based on desired end goal from the prospected list -Researched book review services/companies and present findings to determine if certain book review sites are worth engaging with -Created content for author's Twitter and Instagram accounts using Canva
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Submissions & Publications Intern

Heartland Society of Women WritersMar 2021 - Jul 2021 • 5 mos- Compiled 50+ submissions for An Anthology of Writing Women, Volume 1 (associate editor) - Maintained YouTube page of voice recordings of authors' work - Produced layout for all pieces in physical anthology using Canva - Planned launch event for anthology to encourage growth of women writers involved
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Student Circulation Assistant

Ruth A. Haas Library (WCSU)Part-time EmployeeAug 2021 - Jun 2024 • 2 yrs 11 mos-Directed 5+ patrons a day to media, reference, and technological resources -Organized materials using Library of Congress catalog system with proficiency -Checked out and returned library materials while providing excellent customer service -Collaborated with staff and supervisors to coordinate events and displays in library spaces
Reviews
Exceeds Expectations
Exceeds ExpectationsRecommended by clients 2 times.
Exceeds Expectations
Top EarnerHas earned $2.5k+ on Pangea.
Michelle has received Kudos for:
Innovation (2)
Independence (1)

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Education

SUNY Binghamton

Master's Degree, EnglishAug 2024 - Dec 2025

Western Connecticut State University

Bachelor's Degree, Professional WritingAug 2020 - May 2024

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!

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Innovative writer and climate communicator with a knack for research and storytelling
Hello! I'm a writer and editor with a passion for community-centered stories about sustainability. I love helping people make decisions that let them save money and the environment at the same time through my writing. When I'm off the clock, I'm usually going for a walk or watching Star Trek. Looking forward to working with you! :)

Talk with a Talent Expert

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

Top Talent like Michelle 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.

Michelle Rochniak

Copywriter
Creative & Brand Strategist
CT, US
Top Earner
Instagram
Facebook
Copy Editing
Copywriting
Social Media Management
Content Creation
Video Editing
Canva
Creative Writing
Editing
G-Suite
TikTok
Microsoft Office
iMovie
Personable
Communication
Creative Thinking
Literature
Essay Editing
Microsoft Word
Proofreading
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Social Media Management

I was the social media coordinator for Western Connecticut State University’s Kathwari Honors Program for two and a half years. As social media coordinator, I have grown the account’s follower count by 59.6% and increased content engagement by 50%. Honors is a small community, but with consistent engagement, I ensured that our posts reached the right students to maintain an informed community.

Work History

T

Quality Control & Image Editor & Writer

The Cool DownFreelancerI worked as a writer for The Cool Down from December 2024 to May 2026. I also had an editorial internship from September 2025 to April 2026. I am currently continuing my editorial duties as a contracted freelancer, which include the following: • Copyedit articles and edit images for articles, continuing duties after seven-month internship • Assess company's style guide to create more inclusive and sensitive reporting • Create strategy for effective alt text use and other accessible practices on website • Ensure that a general audience can understand information presented in articles
M

Energy Copywriting Associate

Mid-Hudson Energy TransitionInternMay 2025 - Aug 2025 • 4 mos • Created educational content for online and print media including presentations and zines • Increased newsletter engagement by 20% (100+ readers total monthly, managed on Hubspot) • Coordinated communications about community stories with Communications and Outreach teams • Researched energy topics and programs to inform blog posts, newsletters, and social media posts
K

Honors Assistant

Kathwari Honors Program (WCSU)Jan 2022 - May 2024 • 2 yrs 5 mos- Served on Honors Council and joined two subcommittees in Spring 2023 to assess new candidates for assistant director and director positions - Edited Perspective (literary and art magazine) collaboratively with other Honors students - Maintained social media accounts for Honors and created meaningful interaction with Honors students - Supported Honors student body by sharing university resources and opportunities - Filed emailed forms and used Excel to maintain organization in MS Office Suite - Ameliorated university morale by helping to organize mood-boosting Honors events
Q

Product Designer

QuantumCampFreelancerJun 2023 - Aug 2023 • 3 mos-Met with Michael Finnegan (CEO) regularly to create, plan, and set goals. -Suggested technical and creative workflow improvements on an ongoing basis -Searched the web for images and other media assets (b-roll) as necessary -Tracked asset origins and copyright status -Saved assets with meaningful file names in specified directories on project status -Kept project status log with two views: a detailed view and wide-scope view. -Maintained a well organized file directory -Edited science-based scripts to refine voice and make language more accessible
V

Growth Marketing Strategist

V.L. AdamsFreelancerJun 2022 - Aug 2022 • 3 mos-Built a list of 30+ local bookstores, libraries, and organizations (and contact information) for speaking & events that fit author's background/book -Created a list of 10+ local media + press outlets & journalists (and contact information) -Compiled a list of 5+ conferences and/or book fairs (and contact information) related to the author and their book -Conducted outreach via email and phone to secure opportunities based on desired end goal from the prospected list -Researched book review services/companies and present findings to determine if certain book review sites are worth engaging with -Created content for author's Twitter and Instagram accounts using Canva
H

Submissions & Publications Intern

Heartland Society of Women WritersMar 2021 - Jul 2021 • 5 mos- Compiled 50+ submissions for An Anthology of Writing Women, Volume 1 (associate editor) - Maintained YouTube page of voice recordings of authors' work - Produced layout for all pieces in physical anthology using Canva - Planned launch event for anthology to encourage growth of women writers involved
R

Student Circulation Assistant

Ruth A. Haas Library (WCSU)Part-time EmployeeAug 2021 - Jun 2024 • 2 yrs 11 mos-Directed 5+ patrons a day to media, reference, and technological resources -Organized materials using Library of Congress catalog system with proficiency -Checked out and returned library materials while providing excellent customer service -Collaborated with staff and supervisors to coordinate events and displays in library spaces
Reviews
Exceeds Expectations
Exceeds ExpectationsRecommended by clients 2 times.
Exceeds Expectations
Top EarnerHas earned $2.5k+ on Pangea.
Michelle has received Kudos for:
Innovation (2)
Independence (1)

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Education

SUNY Binghamton

Master's Degree, EnglishAug 2024 - Dec 2025

Western Connecticut State University

Bachelor's Degree, Professional WritingAug 2020 - May 2024

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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