Experience

Wordsmiths Content Writing Agency

• South Africa
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Most recent projects include: - Website copywriting for new digital transformation services provider leveraging world-leading industrial DataOps and global-top-three hyperscale cloud platform (2022), - Website, press release, presentation and other writing for JV between two of the biggest players in the MENA oil and gas sector (2021/22), - Content writing for a leader in the crop protection industry (2020 - ongoing), - Website copywriting for Ireland's leading dental care group (2021/22), - Website and other copywriting for world-first plant-based milk alternative (2022), - Website copywriting for proposed estate and Namibia's first championship golf course (2022) - Writing, copy-editing and project management for magazine focused on international-study options for South African students (2022) - Website copywriting for leading UK provider of orthodontic services (2020/1), - Brand essence, brand personality, brand story for Qatari dairy challenger brand (2021), - Trade and consumer copy for listed pharmaceutical conglomerate's new sports science range, and rapid antigen test kits (2021), - Crisis communications for iconic wine estate and acclaimed destination (2021), - Trade copy for South Africa's largest sugar brand (2021 - ongoing), - Website copywriting for leading UK provider of NHS and private medical and dental services (2020/1), - Content writing for UK-based global security engineering company (2020/1), - Web copy and blogs for leading cause-marketing agency (2020/1), - Business plan editing for Africa's leading international convention centre (2020/1), - Press releases for South Africa's largest property services company (2017 - ongoing), and - Annual report for South Africa's oldest bank (2016 - ongoing). Other contracts include work for clients in the hospitality, architectural, coaching, international NGO, events, retail, décor/design and property sectors, as well as for high-profile private individuals. Show less



The Phoenix Partnership

• South Africa
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Content Writer

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2020

  For nearly four years, Ann brought her editorial experience to successful campaigns for the clients of The Phoenix Partnership, producing relevant, engaging content (press releases, speeches, social media, newsletters and SEO website copy). Her management of magazine brands gives Ann unique insight into crisis management, which has contributed to The Phoenix Partnership’s growing reputation for exceptional crisis communications and strategy. Clients include The Vineyard, Oude Werf and Townhouse hotels, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town Cycle Tour, Mantis, Danone, Peerutin Architects, Sani Mountain Lodge and Santa's Shoe Box. Show less



SAOTA

• South Africa
• Architecture and Planning
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Group Media Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2016



Associated Media Publishing

• South Africa
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Nov 2010 - Jul 2015

  Publishing professional, team leader and consulting brand strategist providing management support to the brand custodian.Responsible for Cosmopolitan's commercial 'special projects' strategy and content production on all platforms: digital, print and social media.Content marketing and audience interaction – owned media.Staff management (hiring, work load, leave, disputes, time-management, output etc).Liase with US-based partner (Hearst International).Commission content, write articles and edit text.Final quality control.Extensive insight into the millennial market.Filled the role of Acting Editor on various occasions (during incumbent's maternity leave and between editors). Show less

• • Nov 2009 - Oct 2010

• • Jul 2009 - Oct 2010



Black Knight Publishing

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor, Player magazine for the Gary Player Group

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2009



Media Nova

• Editor, The Property Magazine

  • Nov 2007 - Jan 2009

  Increased readership by 93 000 readers, to a total of 419 000. (AMPS 2008). SAPOA Property Publication of the Year 2008. Pica Award for Publishing Excellence 2008. Increased readership by 93 000 readers, to a total of 419 000. (AMPS 2008). SAPOA Property Publication of the Year 2008. Pica Award for Publishing Excellence 2008.



Associated Media Publishing

• South Africa
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • 2005 - 2008

• • 2004 - 2007

• • 2004 - 2005

• • Jan 2003 - May 2004

• • Mar 2000 - Dec 2002



Condé Nast

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Copy Editor, House & Garden

  • Sep 1999 - Mar 2000



Associated Media Publishing

• South Africa
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Copy Editor, Femina Magazine

  • Mar 1995 - Sep 1999



Random House Struik

• South Africa
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Editor, Natural History

  • May 1993 - Feb 1995