Ghostwriter, Editor & Resume Expert | jchalla.com
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Strategic comms & PR executive with 10+ years shaping brand & media strategy, executive visibility, and crisis response for Fortune 500 tech companies, trusted by Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, BCG, nonprofits & startups. Proven expert in digital transformation & policy communications, with a track record of distilling complexity into clear, credible narratives that earn trust, protect reputation, and drive impact.
SERVICES OVERVIEW
1. Executive & Thought Leadership
Thought leadership and big-idea essays
Linkedin Posts and Profile/Page nurturing
Opinion pieces, op-eds, and editorials
Vision statements and manifestos
Industry trend and insight reports
Research-backed explainers and POV briefs
Founder and annual letters
Keynote and fireside chat drafts
2. PR & Media Content
Tech PR strategy and media outreach (with journalist contacts)
Longform features, interviews, and contributed articles
Editorials, Q&As, and explainers
Blog posts, listicles, and “how-to” guides
Book and product reviews
3. Analytical, Policy & Technical Writing
White papers and research reports
Policy and issue briefs
Case studies and success stories
Data narratives and technical summaries
4. Books & Ghostwriting
Ghostwriting for nonfiction books and ebooks
Memoirs, autobiographies, and creative nonfiction
Business, self-help, and instructional books
Essay collections and narrative case studies
Book proposals and longform features
5. Marketing, Sales & Brand Writing
Website copy (home, about, product pages)
Email campaigns and newsletters
Explainers and one-pagers
Sales decks and pitch sheets
Brand narratives and voice guides
Messaging frameworks and campaign concepts
Ad copy (search, social, display)
Social media and short-form video scripts
Livestream prompts and community announcements
6. Internal & Organizational Communicatons
Internal newsletters and all-hands scripts
CEO and leadership emails
Change management and HR comms
Memos, briefs, and meeting summaries
SOPs, playbooks, and training materials
Onboarding and knowledge base content
7. Product, UX & Technical Writing and Editing
Technical writing and editing
Product documentation and release notes
User guides and manuals
API documentation and in-product copy (tooltips, microcopy)
Tutorials and step-by-step walkthroughs
8. Nonprofit & Impact Writing
Grant proposals and reports
Case for support and donor letters
Fundraising pages and impact reports
9. Learning & Live Content
Training modules and slide decks
Study guides and handouts
Podcast scripts and show outlines
Panel and discussion questions
10. Career, Personal & Ceremonial Writing
ATS-optimized, AI-aware resumes
Personalized cover letters
Creative and literary essays
Artist statements
Wedding speeches, toasts, and eulogies
Dating profiles
CORE COMPETENCIES
Public Relations & Media
Media Pitching • Press Releases • Press Kits • Journalist Relations • Earned Media • Press Events • Media Briefings • Embargo Management • Media Training • Spokesperson Preparation • Competitive Intelligence
Crisis & Reputation Management
Crisis Response • Issues Management • Holding Statements • Reactive Messaging • Rapid Response • Scenario Planning • Risk Mitigation
Executive & Corporate Communications
Executive Positioning • Speechwriting • Thought Leadership • Op-Ed Placement • Bylined Articles • C-Suite Advisory • Executive LinkedIn • Investor Communications • Internal Communications
Strategic Communications
PR Campaign Strategy • Integrated Communications • Message Development • Narrative Design • GTM Strategy • Product & Policy Communications • B2B / Enterprise Storytelling
AI & Innovation
Advanced Prompt Engineering • ChatGPT • Claude • Gemini • Perplexity • Custom Prompt Development • AI-Assisted Content Generation • AI-Powered Research • Workflow Automation • Team Training on AI Tools
Industry Expertise
AI / GenAI • Machine Learning • Digital Transformation • Tech Policy • Privacy & Safety • Cybersecurity • Data Governance • Ad Tech • E-Commerce • Logistics • Gig Economy • Nonprofits & Foundations
TOOLS & PLATFORMS
AI Tools
ChatGPT • Claude • Gemini • Perplexity • Custom Prompt Libraries • Advanced Prompt Engineering
Media Monitoring & PR
Meltwater • Cision • Sprinklr • Brandwatch • Critical Mention • TVEyes
Analytics & Measurement
Google Analytics • Tableau • Looker • Data Studio • Media Impact Analysis • Sentiment Tracking
Collaboration & Workflow
Google Workspace • Microsoft 365 • Slack • Asana • Jira • Notion • Airtable • Trello • Confluence
Content & Editorial
WordPress • CMS Platforms • Track Changes • AP Stylebook • Smart Brevity • Grammarly • Hemingway • Accessibility Tools
Overview
Serves New York, NY
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Services offered
Type of work
Editing type
Substantive or developmental editing
Formatting and fact checking
Copyediting
Proofreading
Document to be edited
Fiction manuscripts
Non-fiction manuscripts
Academic papers and journals
Scientific / medical papers and journals
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
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Barrett W.
6 days ago
Working with Janaki was an absolute revelation. Her writing is crisp, compelling, and perfectly on-target, while her editing skills are simply masterful. She has an incredible eye for detail and an intuitive sense of what makes content sing.
What impressed me most was how she elevated everything she touched - whether crafting original content or refining existing work, the results were consistently outstanding. She's responsive, insightful, and delivers work that exceeds expectations every single time.
If you need a writer or editor who truly understands the craft, Janaki is your person. I can't recommend her highly enough!
Sasha D.
6 days ago
A Game-Changing Writer Who Made My Dreams Come True! Would go back to her over and over again for ghostwriting.
I still can't believe I'm saying this, but thanks to Janaki, my piece was published in a national newspaper - something I never thought possible!
From the moment we started working together, Janaki's talent was evident. As a ghostwriter, she didn't just capture my ideas - she elevated them into something truly publication-worthy. She took my rough thoughts and scattered notes and transformed them into a polished, compelling piece that perfectly reflected my voice and perspective. The article felt authentically mine, yet was crafted with a level of sophistication and narrative power I couldn't have achieved on my own.
But beyond her exceptional writing skills, Janaki is an absolute dream to work with. She's patient, collaborative, and genuinely invested in your success. She asked thoughtful questions, listened carefully to what I wanted to convey, and worked tirelessly through multiple drafts until everything was perfect. Her professionalism and dedication are unmatched.
The fact that her work got me placed in a national publication speaks volumes about her caliber as a writer. She understands what editors want, knows how to craft pieces that resonate with readers, and delivers work that stands up to the highest editorial standards.
If you're looking for a writer and editor who will not only meet but exceed your expectations - and potentially change your career trajectory in the process - Janaki is absolutely the person you need. I'm forever grateful for her expertise and can't recommend her highly enough!
Anne B.
6 days ago
Exceptional Talent. Working with Janaki was an absolute revelation. Her writing is crisp, compelling, and perfectly on-target, while her editing skills are simply masterful. She has an incredible eye for detail and an intuitive sense of what makes content sing.
What impressed me most was how she elevated everything she touched - whether crafting original content or refining existing work, the results were consistently outstanding. She's responsive, insightful, and delivers work that exceeds expectations every single time.
If you need a writer or editor who truly understands the craft, Janaki is your person. I can't recommend her highly enough!
Chris B.
6 days ago
Eric T.
6 days ago
Janaki is an exceptionally savvy and strategic résumé writer—the kind who doesn’t just polish words but completely re-engineers how a career story reads. She approaches every résumé like a narrative architecture project: identifying the through-line, sharpening the signal, and translating years of experience into clear, measurable impact that resonates with both ATS systems and human reviewers. Her editorial precision and background in executive communications at Amazon, Meta, and IBM give her an instinct for what actually lands with decision-makers.
Jan’s résumés don’t sound robotic or keyword-stuffed—they sound intelligent, confident, and modern. She knows how to balance data with story, structure with personality. Whether she’s rebuilding a senior leader’s CV or optimizing a mid-career professional’s résumé for AI detection and recruiter scans, her work consistently results in interviews and offers. She’s not just an editor—she’s a career strategist who understands messaging, positioning, and persuasion at the highest level. In short, if your résumé touches Jan’s desk, it comes back sounding like the best version of you: credible, compelling, and impossible to ignore.
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Janaki Challa