Freelance Proofreader/Copywriter/Technical Writer/Editor Mar 2018 - Present (6 yrs 2 mos) Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Currently freelancing as a proofreader, copywriter, technical writer, and editor.
Sub-Editor Daily Voice Newspaper Mar 2020 - Nov 2020 (8 mos) Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Sourced social media comments for the newspaper. - Ensured content accuracy, relevance, and engagement. - Proofread and edited pages for publication. - Managed page layout and design. - Edited and revised written content to meet publication standards.
- Proofread and edited copy for various clients. - Sub-edited pitches, proposals, and content marketing pieces. - Customer Service Representative
DigiOutsource Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 yr 7 mos) Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Responded to customer queries via phone, email, and online chats. - Managed all customer communications and touchpoints. - Handled incoming and outgoing contacts in a multimedia environment. - Built and managed customer relationships, cross-selling products and services. - Resolved customer queries and issues. - Executed outbound campaigns. - Maintained excellent time management and adherence to schedules.
Senior Content Writer Consultant Mar 2016 - Mar 2018 (2 yrs 1 mo) Cape Town Area, South Africa
- Created and maintained brand voice across platforms. - Developed style guides and best practices. - Wrote product copy and content strategy deliverables. - Drove web traffic through optimised content. - Managed content schedules and deadlines. - Conducted copy editing, fact-checking, and proofreading. - Mentored junior writers. - Collaborated with designers and front-end teams. - Conducted competitor analysis and SEO research.
Temp Content Uploader The Media Image Feb 2016 - Feb 2016 (1 mo) Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Uploaded content onto CME site.
Project Based Writer The Media Image Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 (2 mos) Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa
- Worked on SEO writing projects, including meta descriptions and copywriting.
Junior Copywriter Compare Guru Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 (2 mos) Cape Town Area, South Africa
- Created and maintained brand voice across platforms. - Developed style guides and best practices. - Wrote product copy for financial blog posts. - Drove web traffic through optimised content. - Managed content schedules and deadlines. - Conducted copy editing, fact-checking, and proofreading. - Mentored junior writers. - Conducted competitor analysis and SEO research.
Junior Copy Editor TEAMtalk media Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 (3 mos) Cape Town, South Africa
- Wrote SEO articles.
Student Research Assistant University of the Western Cape Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 yrs 11 mos) Bellville, South Africa
- Assisted with administrative tasks. - Recorded marks and collected assignments. - Assisted students, lecturers, and tutors.
Details
Remuneration:R240 000 to R300 000pa Province:Western Cape Education level:Honours Have own transport:Yes City:Cape Town Type:Permanent Contract Job level:Mid/Senior
