Marian Volkwyn

Experience

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  UCT Radio

  Mar 2011 - Jul 2014

  Radio Talk Show Host
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  YMCA Cape Town

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2014

  Youth Worker, gender program facilitator
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  Lumico (Pty) Ltd

  Mar 2016 - Oct 2016

  Digital Content Producer

  As a content writer at Lumico, my job focused on creating content plans for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and WeChat. My role included social media strategy and implementation, writing copy for email marketing campaigns, copywriting for websites, and writing press releases in both English and Afrikaans.As Lumico is a digital agency, I've managed to create content for various industries, such as fashion, sport, health and wellness, agriculture, etc. Some of my clients included AgriSA, Zone Fitness, DinosAlive, Prifactor and WeChat. Show less

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  CapeTownMagazine.com - For Moments of Joy

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Content Producer

  My role at CapeTownMagazine.com was that of a senior nature, where I handled all client content, trained new staff and edited interns' articles. Some of the client accounts that I managed included Aquila Safari, Akademie Boutique Hotel, Byblos Trading Co., and Ajeless Africa. Apart from client content, I also headed up a project called New Place, where I sourced and reviewed new places (which varied from restaurants to galleries, bars, play parks and everything in between) in and around Cape Town. A large part of this section was attending media launches and events, and then sharing those experiences with our readers. Some of the New Places I've featured include Tessa's Bakery, LIFE Grand Cafe, Yuzu Kitchen and Bar, and Proof Wine Bar. Please have a look at a couple of my New Place offerings attached below. Show less

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  2oceansvibe Media

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2019

  Radio producer and talk show host

  I produce and host a show on 2oceansviberadio, Mixing It Up with Mariana_Minx, every Tuesday and Thursday evening.At present, Mixing It Up with Mariana_Minx is a creatives and culture show, with the spotlight on up and coming artists, and a distinct focus on people of colour. Mixing It Up with Mariana_Minx features creatives in various forms - from photographers and videographers, to stylists, bloggers, actors, spoken word artists, the list goes on and on. The show aims to give up and coming artists a platform to share their art with our listeners, and also to allow underground artists the opportunity to be acknowledged, as they might not get that recognition from commercial stations.Please go ahead and listen to some of my podcasts below. Show less

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  National Debt Advisors

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2019

  Digital Content Producer

  Currently, I am a Digital Marketer and Content Writer at Click Me, a subsidiary of National Debt Advisors - South Africa's second largest debt counselling firm.My current role is mainly to write SEO copy for our website, as well as a couple of affiliates' sites, and run social media campaigns. Additionally, I handle all the copy for various other digital campaigns, such as SMS and email marketing, writing scripts for Voice Broadcasting (VB) campaigns, and writing press releases. Please have a look at one of my press releases and an advertorial attached below.I have a basic understanding of Photoshop, as I'd have to create my own images for social media posts, from time to time. I dabble in a bit of technical writing as well, as I am in charge of writing and proofreading in-house documentation. This consists of formulating company email templates, editing company policies, as well as writing and proofreading job specs, etc. Show less

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  TaxTim

  May 2019 - now

  Freelance Writer

  Content writer - blog posts, email copywriting, press release writing, editing and proofreading.

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  Vc_tb idiomas

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

  B2B English Professor

  Teaching and producing business English teaching material. Leading teacher training and providing mentorship opportunities to new teachers.AccomplishmentsPromoted from teacher to pedagogical assistant within the first four months of joining the companyAssisted the B2B department to reach its marketing goals of obtaining 8 new signups for the first time since the department's inceptionAssisted pedagogical coordinator to manage a team of 10Daily business language: English

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  InEvent

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2022

  Global Content Marketing Analyst

  Strategizing, producing and providing metrics for B2B email marketing campaigns, bi-weekly newsletters, workflows, SEO blog articles, podcasts, and video scripts. AccomplishmentsInEvent's Backstage Pass - initiated and implemented a new digital series that goes behind-the-scenes of producing hybrid and virtual eventsAnalysis and restructuring of bi-weekly newsletter EventLand’s podcast - initiated and implemented a new digital series that goes behind the scenes of producing hybrid and virtual events. The podcast garnered 1736 organic views on the first episode.Daily business language: English Show less

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  Rock Content

  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Digital Marketing Analyst

  SEO Analysis of Rock Content's North American blog. Weekly and monthly traffic and conversion reporting. Keyword research. Guest blog and backlink strategy. Briefing freelancers. Editing, proofreading and publishing blogs.

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  Habari Media

  Apr 2023 - now

  • Digital Editor

    May 2023 - now

  • Lifestyle Writer

    Apr 2023 - now