Maddie Pfeifer
Journalist, writer, communication professional​
Experience in journalism, digital marketing, content writing and copywriting.
Hello and welcome!
My name is Madison Pfeifer. I am a journalist, writer and communication professional based in Oregon. I'm currently a copywriter for Willamette Valley Vineyards.
EXPERIENCE
November 2023 - Present
Copywriter
Working as the primary copywriter in the Marketing Department of Willamette Valley Vineyards, located in the Salem Hills.
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Writing blog posts for company website, proofreading marketing content, creating email blasts and auditing company website.​ Focused on storytelling as a marketing tool. ​Collaborating with various departments including sales, hospitality, management and more.
August 2021 - June 2023
News Reporter
Corvallis Gazette-Times + Albany Democrat-Herald
Worked as a news reporter for the print and online versions of the Corvallis Gazette-Times & the Albany Democrat-Herald.
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I covered public safety and breaking news as well as other local stories. I also monitored the publications' social media accounts. These publications are newspapers that serve the towns of Corvallis, and Albany, Oregon located in the Willamette Valley. The publications are a part of Lee Enterprises.
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November 2020 - July 2021
Digital Marketing Content Writer
In November of 2020, I started working as a digital marketing content writer for Dealer Spike.
I brainstormed, researched, wrote and proofread content. I utilized Search Engine Optimization (SEO) . I also analyzed client content metrics and made strategic content decisions as needed.
I communicated and collaborated with client representatives and other writers while adhering to deadlines and quality requirements, including external branding requirements and LeadVenture product standards.
June 2020 - Aug. 2020
Business Reporting Intern
In June of 2020, I started working as a business reporting intern for the Portland Business Journal. I wrote daily stories as well as a longer story for the print copy each week. I wrote one cover story on local transit.
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I covered transportation, finance and more while working under a mentor. The internship was part time and lasted 10 weeks.
EDUCATION
2017-2020
Bachelor Of Arts
University of Portland
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Communication Studies and a minor in Spanish. Received the undergraduate communication major award.
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December 2024
Professional Certificates
Oregon State University
Earned certificates in Technical Writing and Grant Writing.​