Michelle V. Rafter About Michelle Michelle V. Rafter is a Portland, Oregon, business reporter who covers the future of work, including freelancing, workplace technology and the gig economy. Michelle's ARTICLES Tech Growing Pains for Content Marketing Platforms By Michelle Rafter Career Contently’s New Service Fee Draws a Backlash By Michelle Rafter Stay Inspired. Sign up for the newsletter to get all the latest updates from Managing Editor. Sign Up