I am a former beauty and features editor, now working as a writer and content editor who has been employed for over 10 years at some of the top glossy magazines in the country.
CAREER HISTORY:
The Publishing Partnership
Position: Content Editor
BEIERSDORF
• create content strategies for various brands within the group
• create annual, quarterly and monthly plans across various platforms and channels
• write advertorials and articles related to specific campaigns and always-on offerings
• liaise with brand managers
• work closely with partner agencies - media, communications and digital teams - to implement strategies
• brief agencies with social media plans
• create content proposals and booklists on an ad-hoc basis
BEAUTY SOUTH AFRICA
• create an annual content theme calendar to tie in with marketing and advertising opportunities
• write content for the website
PRIVATE EDITION
• write content for the publication
OBRIGADO
• submit content ideas to the managing editor and write content for the publication
August 2014 - current
Marie Claire Magazine SA
Position: Features Editor
• source, research and write original material for online and print
• manage the features section of the publication
• keep abreast of local and international news
• form strong relationships with professionals in different fields
• represent the magazine at events
• localise and expand copy from other sources
• manage and liaise with writers
• liaise with the art department for picture sourcing, visual concepts and final layouts
• mentor and train junior staff
• compile the features list, then drawing it up with the approval and input of the editor and editorial director
• edit and write copy, headlines, intros, coverlines and captions for features
October 2011 - June 2014