Lauren Sarazen

Freelance Writer | Editor | Communications Specialist

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

Experienced freelance writer, demonstrating resourcefulness and diligence as a journalist, copywriter, and editor. As a writer, my work has appeared in The Washington Post, Elle, Paste Magazine, Air Mail Weekly, Neptune Papers, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Semaine, and Vice, among others. I’ve also provided copywriting and editing services (including SEO optimization) for lifestyle and innovation brands. Beyond my editorial work, I bring over ten years of experience in storytelling and cross-cultural communication. Portfolio available at https://lauren.paris/selected-work/

Experience

  • Writer at Sarazen Studios
    Jun 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

    • My work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Vice, Shondaland, Paste Magazine, Elle, and Air Mail, among others. • In addition to editorial commissions, I provide freelance copywriting and content services for companies like Mews Partners, KLEEMT, Greenly, the GRAITEC Group, and Hollis and Bean. • Cultural Content Curation for Playfully - Imagination Machine • Areas of expertise: books, travel, art, culture, French-interest, sustainability, tech

  • Adjunct Professor at The American Business School of Paris
    Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs

    Teaching English Composition, Business Communications, Critical Reading and Writing, and Sports Writing for BA Luxury and Sports Management students. Experienced with teaching native and non-native English speakers in an international classroom environment and encouraging students to employ critical thinking skills.

  • Planner/Strategist at TBWA\Dublin
    Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 · 4 mos

    Freelance Strategy support

  • Essay Tutor at Apt Tutoring, Test Prep & College Counseling
    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 · 5 mos

    Working with high school students on a one-on-one basis to prepare personal essays for college admissions, I help them brainstorm stories that illustrate their identity and experiences, select the best topic, and polish drafts together.

  • Zoom Event Moderator & Order Fulfillment at Context Travel
    Apr 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Ensuring a high-quality experience for both Context Travel's expert community and customers alike for the Context Conversations online lecture series. While the role of the expert is to lead an engaging and high-quality presentation, my job as a moderator is to ensure each event goes smoothly. I provide support before and during the event, assisting with tech issues and Q&A. I also purchase tickets for live tours.