Writer (consumer title)

Eastern Publishing Ltd

December 2015 to February 2016

? Conceptualised, researched, wrote and edited multiple articles for Motherhood Magazine?s print and digital versions and its annuals, Healthy Pregnancy, Baby Plus and Guide to Childcare. I produced an average of 13 items for each issue including my regular columns:
- personality profiles (Real Life)
- stories on a range of lifestyle topics including health and fitness, dining, technology, beauty, education and child rearing
- product features (Fab Finds/ We Love)
- reviews (Eats, Tech Mums)
- news (Know)
- event listing (Step Out)
? wrote advertising copy and advertorials for clients such as Frasers Centrepoint Malls, Philips, Blackmores and Pigeon
Launch of Motherhood Magazine?s Shopping Website
? Wrote marketing material for Facebook, website in-house ads, EDMs
? Wrote press release for the site?s launch
? Selected products for ?Editor?s Picks? for the soft launch
Others
? Procured sponsorships and loans for contests and photo shoots
? Sourced for information and products intensively and initiated collaborations with brands, organisations and individuals that the magazine was not working with
? Worked closely with the sales team to provide editorial support for existing clients and reach potential clients
? Liaised regularly with contacts for interviews, loans and other matters necessary to produce copy
? Attended more than 20 press events and amassed hundreds of contacts
? familiar with the production process and requirements
Photography and Design
? Arrange for and help out with photo shoots
? Source & select products for features. I often had a hand in conceptualising and art directing photo shoots.
? Think about, obtain, compile, select and check the kind of images to go with copy
? Work with designers on story layout

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Communications

Currently studying

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