Riley Biehl

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Professional Summary

Creative and results-driven copywriter with extensive experience in crafting compelling content for marketing, email, web copy, and UX design. Adept at A/B testing, SEO, analytics, and storytelling with a strong background in brand voice development. Passionate about delivering engaging content that enhances user engagement and retention.

Experience

In-Product Lead Copywriter - Microsoft – Modern Life & Devices Creative Agency

  • Led a team of writers to develop high-impact copy for multi-platform campaigns, ensuring consistency across email, Windows 11 Lock Screen, social media, and landing pages.
  • Defined brand voice, strategy, and copywriting standards for Microsoft Copilot AI, creating internal style guides and refining messaging frameworks.
  • Owned cross-functional collaboration, partnering with executives, designers, stakeholders, and analysts to align creative storytelling with business goals.
  • Drove innovation through A/B testing and user engagement data, optimizing content for click-through rates and conversion.
  • Mentored and developed junior writers, fostering creativity and guiding team members in storytelling and strategic messaging.

Comic Book Writer & Creator - Miranda in the Maelstrom

Miranda in the Maelstrom  

  • Authored and managed the production of a six-issue comic book series published by Action Lab.
  • Crafted a unique and compelling narrative across six, 22-page comic book scripts, taking an unconventional approach to sequential storytelling with multiple artists.
  • Oversaw art, lettering, design, production, marketing, and release schedule.
  • Led social media and email campaigns to promote book and drive sales and audience engagement.

Marketing Copywriter - GreaterGood.org/Charity USA

  • Created long and short-form content for emails, blogs, charity fundraising campaigns, and petitions.
  • Managed and scheduled 12-20 daily email campaigns using content management systems like Selligent, Jira, and Strongview.
  • Utilized data-driven marketing strategies to optimize campaign performance through A/B testing.

Editorial Copywriter - Zulily.com

  • Wrote and edited homepage, blog, catalog, and social media content to align with brand voice.
  • Conducted brand expansion initiatives by testing different creative concepts through A/B testing, social media feedback, and consumer focus groups.
  • Managed a team of product copywriters, ensuring tone, style, and consistency across brand channels.

Product Copywriter - Zulily.com

  • Wrote feature-driven copy for 150-200 products daily, optimizing descriptions for user engagement.
  • Collaborated with buyers, designers, stylists, and photographers to enhance brand messaging.

Marketing Copywriter - Deem/American Express

  • Crafted compelling ad copy and targeted content for email campaigns, banner ads, and landing pages for the American Express Serve Project.
  • Conducted research and market analysis to enhance content effectiveness.

Publications

Miranda in the Maelstrom

Published by Action Lab on 10 June 2021

Education

Bachelor's, Creative Writing / Journalism - Seattle University

Skills

Skills

 

 

  • Copywriting & Editing
  • A/B Testing & Analytics
  • Direct Response & DTC
  • Content Strategy & 360 Campaigns
  • B2B & SaaS
  • User Retention Strategies
  • Brand Voice Development
  • SEO Copy
  • e-Commerce
  • Figma, ClickUp, Keynote
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Script Writing & Storytelling
  • UX Copy
  • AI Training

 

Awards

EDUCATION/RECOGNITION  Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing with a Minor in Journalism at Seattle University, Seattle, WA Completed 2009.  Winner of Seattle University’s first Playwriting Contest. “Family on a Sunday Drive” was produced as part of the Site Specific Cabaret, May 7-17, 2009.