Ben Freeland, Writer, Editor, Content Strategist

I’m a professional writer and communications guy based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I’m a digital storyteller and language geek who helps companies and organizations amplify their brand voices, weave better narratives, and reach new audiences on search engines and out in the world.

I’m an academic historian by background who cut his teeth as a Tokyo-based travel and business writer. In the years since I’ve worked as a freelance writer, a full-time communications strategist, and a post-secondary writing instructor. I’m currently Digital PR and Content Manager at CIPR Communications as well as an active freelancer. If it has to do with the written word, I’ve probably done it.

My pronouns are he/him, my commas are Oxford, my executive assistant is a toy poodle named Brio, and my Enneagram type is four, for what that’s worth. My favourite semi-obscure adjective is ‘febrile’ and my favourite procrastination tools are Wordle and Wikipedia.

But enough about me. Tell me what’s on your mind.

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Clients

Agileana • Alberta Retired Teachers Association • Boudreau Communities • Boys & Girls Clubs of Edmonton • CALDO • Canadian Chamber of Commerce Japan • Chapter Three • CIPR Communications • Connectra Technologies • Covenant Health • Digital Link • Edmonton Construction Association • Edmonton International Airport • Edmonton Public Library • Edmonton Transit System • Erklären • Evolving Web • Fisheries and Oceans Canada • Fondation franco-albertaine • Integra Air • Japan Financial Services Agency • Kalamuna • Maple Legal Services • Merit Contractors Association • Native Counselling Services of Alberta • NorQuest College • Octahedroid • Ralh Law Office • UltraShine • University of Alberta • Vardot • Vista Virtual School • Webselenese

Publication Credits

Air Macau Magazine • Alberta Oil • Alberta Venture • Alberta Views • ANA Wingspan • Avenue Edmonton • Breaking Ground (Edmonton Construction Association) • Business in Calgary • Business in Edmonton • Calgary Sun • The Canadian • Cathay Pacific Discovery • China Airlines Sky Couch • Crowsnest Pass Promoter • Edmonton Sun • Le Franco • The Globe and Mail • Humanist Perspectives • Ignite • Illuminate (UAlberta Education) • Japan Today • J Select • Kansai Time Out • Kyoto Journal • LawNow • Legacy Magazine • Metro Edmonton • Momentum (UAlberta Medicine) • Open Mind • Open Skies (Emirates) • The Palliative Approach • Pincher Creek Echo • Qantas — The Australian Way • SAY Magazine • SilverKris (Singapore Airlines) • Singapore Airlines Priority • Tokyo Journal • Tokyo Weekender • Vue Weekly • Waterton Boundary • WestJet Magazine • Without Prejudice (UAlberta Law) • Work of Arts (UAlberta Arts)