Jocelyn Ruggiero

Prompt Writer & Creative Content Specialist

Mercor

Aug 2025 - Current (1 year)

- Designed and refined high-quality prompts for AI training, integrating expertise in journalism, creative writing, and narrative design to improve model accuracy and engagement. - Created prompt frameworks in multiple formats—including detailed outlines, complete prompts, and concise prompts—across 11 thematic categories for a versatile dataset. - Authored natural, human-centric language that mirrors authentic communication patterns, enhancing AI’s capacity for nuanced tone, style, and intent recognition. - Evaluated AI-generated creative writing responses by comparing outputs, selecting the stronger draft, and producing structured 5-sentence assessments to guide model refinement. - Collaborated with a distributed, cross-functional team to

AI Content Writer

Anlatan

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)

*Collaborated with team members to create engaging fictional conversations and roleplays for AI chatbot training datasets *Wrote immersive, guideline-aligned content to support high-quality language model outputs *Enhanced interactions with character details, emotional context, and dynamic tags *Edited and proofread content to meet consistency and tone standards *Adapted voice and tone across diverse genres and subjects *Received outstanding feedback for a noir-style roleplay series, noted for authenticity, period slang, and detailed research Show less

Senior Manager, Marketing

Sevenstep

Oct 2021 - Jul 2022 (10 months)

*Served as a key creative voice across marketing initiatives *Created compelling, SEO-optimized content — including articles, newsletters, and social media posts — aligned with brand tone and audience needs *Translated complex market research into persuasive, audience-focused copy for marketing collateral and internal communications *Maintained brand consistency and quality control by copy-editing and proofreading all marketing materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and tone alignment

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Recipe Developer

Jan 2015 - Apr 2020 (5 years 4 months)

♦ For Parade’s Relish Magazine, pitched and developed original recipes (40+). ♦ Wrote clear, practical recipes describing how ingredients should be prepared with precise measurements, timings, oven temperatures, and dish sizes.

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Strategist & Content Writer

Ike Lasater, Trainer, Author (frmr. Mediate Your Life)

Mar 2014 - Jul 2021 (7 years 5 months)

*Wrote and adapted content for online and audio courses, using a conversational tone to enhance learning integration. *Created original scripts and persuasive narratives, including pieces published in Yoga Journal and The Cattleman. *Collaborated closely with Ike Lasater to translate spoken ideas into accessible, relatable writing. *Contributed to marketing and business development strategies, including promotional content and workshop materials. *Designed branded materials for print and digital platforms, targeting strategic partners and media outlets. *Conducted thorough editing and brand development, ensuring continuity and clarity across all materials. Show less

Arts Instructor

Vista Life Innovations

Jan 2014 - Current (12 years 7 months)

*Educate young adults with developmental disabilities in writing strategies and styles. Writing includes memoir, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, often focusing on creating content about students' lives and experiences. *Cultivate an atmosphere of acceptance and encouragement for students writing about the past. *Produced the first student-written newspaper. *Regularly coordinate public readings, well-attended by public officials and journalists that I invite. Have garnered significant local press coverage. Show less

Editorial Consultant

Self-employed

Jan 2012 - Current (14 years 7 months)

Develop corporate and nonprofit content that transforms complex information into clear, compelling stories aligned with brand strategy, voice, and tone. Create human-centered narratives that engage audiences, highlight impact, and support organizational goals. Selected Projects Amazon: Wrote feature stories for the Small Business Empowerment Report, weaving small business owners’ voices with economic data to highlight Amazon’s broader impact. BrandSync Events: Produced external articles, client Q&As, and internal team profiles; crafted science-informed content that translated research into accessible narratives. Street2Ivy (Nonprofit): Served as Executive Editor for the launch of ELEVATE Magazine (Issue 1, 2021), overseeing editorial di

Contributor/Freelance Writer

Boston Globe Media

Feb 2011 - Current (15 years 6 months)

-Have contributed to The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Saveur, Food & Wine, Yankee Magazine, Parade, and other publications. -Specialize in narrative features exploring food, farming, culture, and community, translating complex topics into accessible, engaging stories. -Center human voices within regional food systems, highlighting the social, cultural, and environmental dimensions of agriculture. -Coverage includes agriculture, immigration, climate change, and community resilience, with a focus on underrepresented voices, including BIPOC, immigrant, and refugee farmers. -Additional work includes Q&As, service journalism, and “how-to” features. Notable Achievements -Awarded the 2021 Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Del

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Freelance Producer

Mastra Marino Productions/Mediaroni, Inc

Jan 2004 - Jun 2011 (7 years 6 months)

*Produced and coordinated large-scale corporate events for Fortune 500 companies, including Novartis, PepsiCo, American Express, Canon, and major pharmaceutical firms. Collaborated with top event production companies such as MJM Creative, Todd Street Productions, and Williams Gerard. *Supported the execution of large-scale corporate events for Fortune 500 companies like Novartis, PepsiCo, and American Express, working on expos, product launches, and investor meetings *Played a key role in organizing global events in major cities, including Las Vegas, NYC, and Chicago, for clients like Boehringer Ingelheim and AstraZeneca *Coordinated logistics, liaised with production teams, and ensured smooth communication for high-stakes events such as IB

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