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Verified
Freelance Writer and Editor, Freelance
Los Angeles
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Biography
I am a writer specializing in entertainment features, reviews, interviews, and the business of Hollywood. I was a writer-on-contract for Netflix and a freelancer for Variety's Content Studio (VCS) plus many other entertainment publications. My work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, New York Post, Variety, Backstage, Pastemagazine.com, Hollywoodlife.com, Blackgirlnerd.com, Theatermania.com. Mandy.com, DailyMail.com, Moviefone.com, Movieline magazine, Soap Opera Digest, plus many others. I wrote internationally for over a decade for TV Soap, Australia's No. 1 daytime and primetime print magazine. plus, my fashion features and interviews have appeared in Vogue Italy online, Harper's Bazaar Japan, Vogue Japan and August Man in Singapore. I worked as a reporter and staff writer for AMI/Star (now A360Media) and previously, Los Angeles Daily Commerce. After completing five years as staff at Star, I worked freelance for them on the red carpet and later as a freelance event reporter for the 'Daily News.' During my career, I also briefly worked in publicity and public relations for two boutique agencies, and as the in-house editor (on a short contract) at NRPR, a PR firm that specializes in tech startups. Next, I worked as the editorial production manager at Coolhunt Inc., scheduling cover shoots for foreign legacy magazines such as Marie Claire Korea, Harper's Bazaar China, and India for one year from 2017-2018. Please visit the portfolio/blog/website at www.diedre.net.
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celebrity/fashion features,TV show Reviews recaps, roundup features trends of all kinds. Currently seeking full-time work., TV feature stories profiles, interviews
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Total articles 270
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Apr. 02, 2025
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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