Nicole Whitten, MBA, MA
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Senior copy, editing, and strategy work, with or without the full-time hire.

I work with marketing leaders, agencies, and founders who need words that work, whether that means one website launch, a brand voice the whole team can use, or ongoing leadership for a content function that's outgrowing itself.

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Writing & Editing

Website copy and messaging

Strategy and copy for new sites and redesigns: positioning, page structure, and every line in between.

  • · Messaging framework and positioning
  • · Page-by-page website copy
  • · SEO-informed structure and headlines
Brand

Brand voice and messaging frameworks

Define how your brand sounds and what it says, then make it easy for your whole team to write that way.

  • · Voice and tone guide
  • · Messaging hierarchy by audience
  • · Team workshop and training
Editing

Editing and content audits

A sharp editorial eye on what you already have: what to keep, cut, rewrite, and restructure.

  • · Content audit with clear recommendations
  • · Line and copy editing
  • · Editorial standards and style guide
Strategy

Content strategy and SEO

Plans that tie content to business goals, plus long-form and search content that ranks and supports the sales conversation.

  • · Content strategy and editorial roadmap
  • · SEO and AI search-ready content
  • · Long-form guides, reports, and thought leadership
Sales

Proposals and sales enablement

Proposal copy, RFP responses, and sales content tailored to each prospect. At XPO, this work raised close rates by up to 22%.

  • · RFP and RFI strategy and responses
  • · Answer libraries and proposal templates
  • · Sales training and enablement content
AI and systems

AI and content systems

Custom AI skills, automations, and workflows that help content and marketing teams do more without losing quality or voice, like an SEO audit cut from four hours to 15 minutes.

  • · Custom AI skills built around your brand voice
  • · Marketing automation for every channel
  • · Workflow and tool setup, from intake to approval
  • · Guardrails, team training, and human sign-off
Leadership

Full-time content leadership

A VP- or director-level leader who builds the team, sets the strategy, and owns the results.

  • · Building and leading teams of up to 30
  • · Hiring, mentoring, and promoting writers
  • · Strategy, budget, and executive partnership
  • · Global, remote team management
Leadership

Fractional content leadership

Senior marketing and content leadership, part time: strategy, team direction, and the systems that help a small team do more.

  • · Content strategy and roadmap
  • · Team direction, editing, and process
  • · AI workflows and automation set up to last
  • · A clear handoff when you hire full time

How fractional works

01
Intro call

A conversation about your goals, audience, and timeline.

02
Clear proposal

Scope, timeline, and price in writing, with no surprises later.

03
Discovery and drafts

Research, interviews, and the questions that uncover what you actually need to say.

04
Refine and hand off

Feedback rounds, a final polish, and a handoff your team can run with.

What people say

“Her strategic thinking and copywriting skills were particularly strong… I would recommend her to any organization seeking a highly-skilled web strategy and content consultant.”
Dale Scott, President of DS&C, CEO WireSafe
“Any team looking for a partner who can bridge brand, content and creative strategy will be lucky to have her.”
Nick Wagner, CMO, Intellum
“Nicole is a rare combination of killer strategist, empathetic writer, thought-provoking editor, and patient leader… To say that clients love working with Nicole is an understatement.”
Robin Noble, Content & SEO Strategist, Baunfire
“Nicole is exactly the type of creative and content strategist that you want on your team… She would be a valuable leader and contributor to any team or organization that needs content leadership.”
Steven Garcia, Executive Strategy Director, Instrument

Good questions

Do you work with agencies?

Yes. I built and led the content department at a digital agency, so I know how agency work runs, and I'm happy to work under your brand as part of your team.

What industries do you know best?

B2B and SaaS, technology and security, data and media, logistics, and aesthetics. I've worked across enough industries to flex quickly.

Are you open to full-time roles?

Yes. I'm open to VP, director-level, and individual contributor roles in copywriting, editing, and content strategy. My experience is on the About page.

How soon can you start?

Let's have a conversation!

Have a role or project in mind? Let's talk it through.

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