A journalist, copywriter, and storyteller based in Phoenix.

Writing smart content for your bold ideas.

Hi there!

Additionally, I was a contributing writer on the recent book Atlas Obscura: Wild Life.

I’ve conceived and co-hosted podcasts, including The Life of the Mind: The Podcast About the Coen Brothers, Mental Platypus, and What The Fork? Exploring The Good Place.

I’ve been a featured guest on Debatable on SiriusXM Volume and a panelist at several conferences, discussing marketing and social media management.

As a contributing editor for PHOENIX magazine, I write the events section, a weekly concert column, and contribute medical, lifestyle, and arts stories, as well as its paid marketing materials.

I also run my own copywriting business, contracting with Arizona businesses and charities such as Phoenix Children’s Foundation, Pinnacle Peak Family Dentistry, and NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association.

For writing or editing commissions or press inquiries, please email me at jason.keil.writes at gmail.com.

Portfolio Highlights

My Resume

Multifaceted and dynamic writer with over a decade of experience in the Phoenix area and beyond. Skilled content researcher and copy editor. Adept in communicating with internal and external parties regarding content requirements.

Experience

FREELANCE WRITER, PHOENIX, ARIZONA — 2014-PRESENT

  • Created content for over 12 publications covering philanthropy, parenting, health, local business, technology, and pop culture

  • Collaborated with nonprofit clients including Phoenix Children’s Foundation, developing donor impact stories, fundraising content, and newsletters

  • Edit Events and Special Advertising Content for PHOENIX and Phoenix Home and Garden, promoting community events and partnerships

COPYWRITER, MACUHEALTH, PHOENIX, ARIZONA — 2021-2023

  • Optimized articles for SEO and readability, boosting audience engagement and search visibility by 26% per month

  • Wrote short-form copy for social media campaigns, driving a 300% increase in engagement across platforms

  • Collaborated with researchers and leadership to translate complex health topics into accessible consumer-facing content

  • Produced targeted B2B and B2C marketing copy to expand reach in health and wellness markets

CULTURE EDITOR, PHOENIX NEW TIMES, PHOENIX, ARIZONA — 2019-2020

  • Oversaw content creation in music and arts verticals, producing and editing 20+ articles weekly in collaboration with 20+ writers and interns

  • Applied SEO techniques to maximize discoverability and drive readership

  • Increased online audience engagement by 10% across social media platforms

  • Championed diverse storytelling and elevated local nonprofit and cultural voices

SKILLS

  • Nonprofit & Donor Communications, Editorial Writing & Journalism, SEO Optimization, Web & Email Copy, Marketing Campaigns