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Biography

Wendy L. Wilson is currently a freelance contributing editor, content creator and editorial consultant. She is an award-winning journalist and former Managing Editor of EBONY Magazine. In that role, she was responsible for content planning, top editing, developing special projects, managing copy workflow, setting deadlines, assigning features and directing the editorial staff. She is also the former Managing Editor of JET magazine and News Editor of ESSENCE magazine where she was responsible for assigning various in-depth feature stories, profiles, special reports, and commentaries for the news section. She is the former news editor for ESSENCE.com, where she provided daily news coverage and content for the Web site, including breaking news and exclusive stories. Wilson is the recipient of the 2010 New York Association of Black Journalists award in the Magazine Public Affairs category and in the Online/New Media category for Public Affairs. After joining Essence in 2005 as a staff writer, she contributed to several mainstay articles, including Essence’s “25 Most Beautiful Women,” “25 Best Companies,” “Women of Influence” and the “12-month Home Ownership Campaign,” which won the 2007 National Association of Black Journalists Award for best magazine business story. She sat on the planning committee for two of ESSENCE’s most inspirational events: Women Shaping the World Leadership Summit and The Essence Music Festival. For several years, she was responsible for recruiting, hiring and managing college students for the ESSENCE Editorial Internship Program. Wilson is also the recipient of the 2001 Time Inc. President’s Award, one of the most prestigious honors awarded to company employees, for her role in adding diversity initiatives to the company’s workforce. Throughout her career she has interviewed heads of state, political candidates, moguls, activists, and entertainers but finds telling the stories of ordinary people experiencing extraordinary circumstances to be the most rewarding. Wendy is a graduate of Skidmore College and received a Masters degree in Journalism from New York University. She is a former board member of the New York Association of Black Journalists, a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and sits on the Skidmore College Alumni Board as the Chair of Diversity. You can follow her rants, raves, and reviews on Twitter @WendyLWilson_

Content

Total articles 133

• Available on paid plans

  Roe v. Wade: Democrats Work on a Plan To Restore Reproductive Freedoms

  By Wendy Wilson

  Jan. 26, 2024

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  Kitchen of the Week: Wood, White and Green With Forest Views

  By Julie Sheer, Wendy Wilson

  Oct. 05, 2023

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  Before and After: 5 Midcentury Modern-Inspired Bathrooms

  By Suzanne Ennis, Becky Catherine Harris, Wendy Wilson, Ed Hughey

  Jan. 14, 2022

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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.