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A former health editor and sex writer, I have developed a sparkling and authoritative voice on what's hot in nutrition, fitness, dating and pop culture. I always know what side of the macrobiotic craze Gwyneth is on, and devour science headlines faster than Joey Chestnut can put back 66 Nathan's Famous.
Inspired and passionate, I bring an innate curiosity to everything I write. I am a willing guinea pig whose life is a game of truth and dare: You name the challenge, I'll do it, and then tell the world about it, all in the name of participatory journalism, of course.
Though I can unabashedly geek out on topics like neurobiology and biochemistry, I always come at the sciences from a layman’s perspective, with the ability to break down complex medical information into simple, easy-to-digest copy.
Sex positions, diet advice, hard news, food and music reviews -- I've covered just about every lifestyle topic. I do personal essays, blogging, copywriting, and reporting. |
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(First30Days.com, 9/15/2008)
Interviews with surgical oncologist Peter Pressman, M.D.; breast cancer nurse and two-time survivor Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S; breast cancer oncologist Marisa Weiss, M.D.; and Marc Silver, author of Breast Cancer Husband.
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(First30Days.com, 9/15/2008)
During the next 30 days, we'll help you get your bearings by showing you how to sift through the piles of information out there and find the best medical treatment...
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(First30Days.com, 9/15/2008)
Getting a breast cancer diagnosis is both devastating and overwhelming. When you first hear those two words, you think your life is over. The world is still spinning, the doctor's mouth is moving, but you've slipped into a black hole...
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(Tango Magazine, 6/30/2008)
Less than 48 hours after meeting Ryan, I was straddling him in a nightclub, giving him my first-ever lap dance...
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(Time Out New York)
Seven activities to burn your beer belly and land a date--all while throwing back a pint.
With summer under way, you've got three priorities: shedding your winter padding, kicking back with a cold one...
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(iVillage)
"Chocolate, good for us? Ah, life is sweet indeed. With recent reports that dark chocolate is brimming with cancer-zapping antioxidants and heart-healthy fats, we guiltlessly present to you: the best in cocoa..."
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(iVillage)
"From Thanksgiving to New Year's, we spend more time consuming cocktails than Chris Parnell does macking on Magnolia. While we can think of diet-friendlier ways to celebrate the holidays, the season would be a lot less merry (think ho-ho-hum)..."
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(Tango)
"Dr. Hilda Hutcherson loves sex toys, believes the world is much too pornophobic, and thinks more women should give anal sex a try. In other words, she’s the gynecologist every guy wants his girlfriend to meet..."
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(iVillage)
"Is your love life feeling a little vanilla lately? Add some flavor to your sexual favors with our favorite midnight munchies. If food is indeed the way to a man's heart, get ready to watch him drool. Luckily, these tantalizing treats are sure to hit your sweet spot as well..."
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(MSN/iVillage)
"Georgianna Perez begins every day as many mothers do, rousing her son and getting him off to school before setting out on her four-mile walk at the local park. It may seem ambitious, though not so remarkable, that she's up at 5:30am, sipping coffee and preparing for her daily jaunt..."
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(CollegeClub)
"When a musician finally achieves rock star status, there are certain lifestyle privileges one assumes he or she can now take for granted. For instance, a world-renowned DJ should be able to afford a relatively hedonistic night of clubbing..."
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(American Photo)
"When Helena Christensen decided to get out of the supermodeling business, she looked forward, she says, to leaving the world of make-believe glamour behind. But in 1998, Editor in Chief Marvin Scott Jarrett asked her to get right back in—not as a model, but as the creative director..."
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(iVillage)
"As it turns out, living in the moment isn't always the best way to stay healthy. When it comes to how humans battle stress, the war is better fought with a little forward thinking. Reaching for a glistening Krispy Kreme, for instance, has a remarkably soothing effect on our psyche..."
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(American Photo)
"Last February, the New York Times reported that coffee and nuts had been replaced as Brazil’s hottest exports by a new crop—supermodels. Model-of-the-moment Gisele Bundchen was only the beginning. Everywhere in fashion land, the call went out for dark-skinned, succulent beauties..."
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(AOL Digital City)
"Slinky, sexy, churlish and ferocious, Amanda Palmer, one-half of Boston's punk Goth cabaret duo, could rip the heart from any man with little more than a flash of her delicious, dangerous smile..."
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(McClain's Orange County)
"Your boxes are packed; your moving checklist is halfway complete. Besides worrying about adjusting to a new neighborhood, you've found yourself wondering if your less-than-fabulous physique is going to make the grade in an area known as the California Riviera..."
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(Good Housekeeping)
"Everything you do — from sleeping to eating a bowl of rocky road ice cream — burns calories. Likewise, every bodily function, like digestion, blood circulation, and breathing, takes effort..."
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(Good Housekeeping)
"When you've got errands to run, dinner to make, and a schedule to stick to, grocery-shopping can become a test of patience, and a serious time drain. Keep yourself sane and on track with our 10 commandments to efficient food shopping..."
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| Work Info |
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Expertise |
| Content Editor (online) |
8 Years |
| Writer |
13 Years |
| Editor |
13 Years |
Specialty |
| Sex |
8 Years |
| Health |
8 Years |
| Fitness |
8 Years |
Total Media Industry Experience
13 Years |
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
iVillage (11+), Livestrong (11+), Good Housekeeping (6-10), American Photo (6-10), Citysearch (6-10), First30Days.com (3-5), Tango (1-2), MSN (1-2), Time Out New York (1-2), Women's Health (upcoming) (1-2) |
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Delish.com (1-2) |
Other Work History
Staff Positions: Senior Online Editor - Good Housekeeping Senior Health Editor - iVillage Sex Editor - CollegeClub News Writer - CBS News Broadcast Coordinator, Real-Time News - PBS-Boston Beat Reporter - The Landmark (weekly local paper) Editorial Assistant - American Photo |
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, QPS, HTML/XHTML, HomeSite, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, Vignette, Omniture, K4, InCopy, ESPN, iNews |
Technical Skills
HTML/XHTML, photography, photo editing |
Equipment
digital audio recorder, digital camera, laptop, iPhone (I'm beginning to feel like I'm bragging) |
Foreign Language Skills
Proficient but not fluent Spanish |
References
Available upon request |
Awards
Web Marketing Association - Outstanding Achievement in Web Development, 2007 |
Other
http://www.jillprovost.com jillprovost@yahoo.com
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Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near New York, NY. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car. |
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