Carla
Turchetti
Lifestyle Writer
About Me
I am a veteran print, digital and broadcast writer who tells stories about the things that matter in people's lives.
My writing experience includes stories about food, home decor, interesting people, pets, matters of faith, small business success, personal finance and more. I am skilled at taking a topic and creating crisp, understandable copy around it that the reader will enjoy.
Let me live, love and say it well in good sentences. ~Sylvia Plath
Work Experience
2015 - Today
Midtown Magazine & Cary Living Magazine
Staff Writer
I produce General Assignment Topics for these two Lifestyle Magazines working closely with the writing, editorial and photography staffs.
Raleigh, North Carolina
2010-December 2018
The News & Observer
Columnist
I write the Weekly "Faith in Focus" column for this regional, daily newspaper. As needed I am also a Small Business Columnist and Community Newspaper Correspondent.
Raleigh, North Carolina
2011 - Today
Digital Content Writer
Various Online Outlets
I produce content on topics ranging from finance to home decor that can be found on sites ranging from American Express OPEN Forum, Intuit Quickbooks, Northwestern Mutual, CanDo Finance, EiEi Home, Kabbage and more.
1991-2006
WPVI-TV Action News/The Walt Disney Co.
Television News Producer
Produced wrote and managed daily newscasts at 11:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and Noon. Also produced a local professional football show that aired live following NFL games. Executive Produced station coverage onsite at the Republican National Convention in 2000.
Philadelphia, Pa.
1986-1991
WTVD-TV News/The Walt Disney Co.
Produced, wrote and managed daily newscasts.
Durham, North Carolina
Education
The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
B.A in Radio, Television and Motion Pictures
B.A. in Speech Communication