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James Pell

Kingman,AZ

Summary

High-impact copywriter and content strategist with a track record of growing audiences and driving engagement across podcasts, SEO, email, and paid media.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant and Scriptwriter

The Jordan Harbinger Show
03.2022 - Current

Researcher and scriptwriter for a top 50 Apple Podcasts show with 10M+ annual downloads, preparing interviews with Fortune 500 CEOs, bestselling authors, and world-class experts.


  • Researched and scripted 200+ episodes for a top 50 Apple Podcasts show, contributing to 10M+ annual downloads and a 4.9-star listener rating (14K+ reviews).
  • Developed guest prep materials that improved interview depth and listener engagement, supporting a 20% increase in average episode completion rate.
  • Wrote email and social copy that helped grow the newsletter to 300K+ subscribers and increased average open rates by 15% year-over-year.

Marketing Copywriter & Strategist

Patriot Bands PR
11.2022 - 04.2025

Led marketing strategy, copywriting, and ad execution across digital channels, growing audience reach by 40%, reducing CPA by 30%, and driving 2.5x ROAS.


  • Increased email list by 75,000 subscribers in 12 months, growing total subscriber base to 300,000+.
  • Boosted email open rates by 15% YoY through subject line testing, segmentation, and copy optimization.
  • Led content strategy that increased organic website traffic by 50% within one year.

SEO Content Strategist

Ammo.com
10.2016 - 12.2021

Produced SEO-driven content and hosted podcasts that increased organic traffic by 60%, grew podcast audience to 50K+ monthly listeners, and boosted keyword rankings for 200+ target terms.

  • Wrote and optimized 100+ longform articles, driving 60% increase in organic website traffic within 12 months.
  • Hosted and produced a branded podcast, growing audience to 50,000+ monthly listeners and securing interviews with industry leaders.
  • Developed and executed SEO strategy that achieved top 10 Google rankings for 200+ target keywords.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Engllish

University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Skills

  • Copywriting (Direct Response, Email, Ad Copy, Landing Pages)
  • Content Strategy & Editorial Planning
  • SEO Writing & Optimization (Keyword Research, On-Page SEO, Content Briefs)
  • Podcast Production Support (Guest Research, Prep Materials, Show Notes)
  • Audience Development & Engagement
  • Marketing Funnel Optimization
  • Content Management Systems (WordPress, HubSpot, Webflow)
  • Email Marketing Platforms (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo)
  • SEO Tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, Google Search Console, Clearscope, Surfer SEO)
  • Analytics Platforms (Google Analytics, Hotjar)
  • Social Media Copy & Content Repurposing
  • Paid Media Support (Meta Ads, Google Ads copywriting & strategy)
  • Project Management Tools (Asana, Trello, Notion)

Interests

  • Cybersecurity and online privacy
  • Cryptocurrency and decentralized finance
  • Fitness, nutrition, supplements and wellness
  • Behavioral psychology, personal development and mindset coaching
  • Music production and sound design
  • Content marketing and copywriting trends
  • Survival and preparedness culture
  • Jungian psychology
  • Intellectual history and philosophy


Timeline

Marketing Copywriter & Strategist

Patriot Bands PR
11.2022 - 04.2025

Research Assistant and Scriptwriter

The Jordan Harbinger Show
03.2022 - Current

SEO Content Strategist

Ammo.com
10.2016 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Engllish

University of Massachusetts - Amherst
James Pell