Kristen Fischer

About Kristen Fischer

I\'m a freelance writer, journalist and a copywriter creating content that informs, sells, engages-and most importantly, gets results. Specialize in one field? Nah.I write about everything, though health is kind of my thing.I write news and feature stories, blog posts, website content, emails, case studies, newsletters, press releases, and more. Some of the companies I\'ve worked with include Rutgers University, The Kids Mental Health Foundation, Hackensack-Meridian Health, RWJBarnabas Health, Marriott, Trane, WW, Henry Ford Hospital, Verizon, and BMW. In addition to writing, I excel at optimizing content with SEO keywords in an organic way and sticking to style guides.My articles have been published in Health, HealthCentral, WebMD, Prevention, Woman\'s Day, Healthline, New Jersey Monthly, Writer\'s Digest, SheKnows, Parade, and Costco Connection. See more at In 2017, Sounds True published my first children\'s book,\"Zoo Zen Count to Ten: A Yoga Story for Kids.\" I am the author of \"When Talent Isn\'t Enough: Business Basics for the Creatively Inclined,\"\"Creatively Self-Employed: How Writers and Artists Deal with Career Ups and Downs\" and \"Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes: An After-College Guide to Life.\" I am a member and president of the Kiwanis Club of Point Pleasant, a community service organization dedicated to serving children across the world. I also mentor young people as part of our youth leadership organizations, Key Club and K-Kids.Visit to learn more about my credentials, or connect with me at k••••••@kristenfischer.com.

Experience

1. Health Writer

   AARP

   May 2025 — Present

   Craft feature articles covering timely health topics for 50+ audience. Conduct interviews with sources and integrate scientific research into content. Update existing content to bolster SEO value and accuracy. Pitch story ideas for upcoming articles. Collaborate with editorial colleagues on story angles and ideas. Interact with cross-functional team members to ensure artwork is secure and article production is on time.

Education

• Brick Township Memorial High School

  College Prep, Environmental science

  1992 — 1997

• Stockton University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Content Strategy
• Social Media
• Corporate Blogging
• News Writing
• Content Development
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Proofreading
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Content Production
• Blogging
• SEO
• Feature Articles
• Copy Writing
• Writing
• Online Journalism
• Newsletters
• Editing
• Digital Copywriting
• Creative Writing
• SEO Copywriting
• Resume Writing
• Publications
• Email Marketing
• Cover Letters
• Report Writing
• Content Management
• Corporate Communications
• Facebook
• Search Engine Optimization
• Interviews
• Social Media Marketing
• Ap Style
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Reporting
• Publishing
• Certified Professional Resume Writer
• Storytelling