Years of experience: 22
VietnamBlog ManagerResearch AssistantAssistantBloggerContent Manager
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Deidre's Career Path
May. 2013 -Present
FreelanceFeatures & content writer, editor, book reviewer, lecturer (strategic brand communications)
Cape TownFREELANCING HIGHLIGHTS: • For Spark Foundry Dubai, provide editorial services for the re-launch of the Visit Abu Dhabi website (2020). • Write content articles for the Vietnam Tourism Authority’s website, Vietnam.Travel.
• As (remote) Senior Writer for content agency Scribe Dubai: Compile food pages for ITP’s ShortList Dubai magazine (Jan 2016−Sept 2016; Nov 2017−March 2018) as well as supple...
Apr. 2011 -Apr. 2013
Associated MagazinesSenior features writer & book-pages editor/reviewer, O, The Oprah Magazine
Cape Town Area, South AfricaIn this position, I was tasked to research and write features across subject categories, keeping O's style and readership in mind. This included pitching ideas for stories to cover and people to profile. Additionally, I edited the fashion and beauty pages, and was part of the general circulation process. Occasionally, I edited supplements and commissioned freelance writers. I was responsible ...
Jun. 2007 -Mar. 2011
O, The Oprah Magazine SAChief Copy Editor/Books Editor
As chief of O's copy department, I assisted the production manager with the day-to-day circulation process, and managed the junior copy editor (and several freelancers). My role was to ensure O's house style was followed, and that copy was factually and grammatically correct. I managed the repro process, did final sign-offs and worked closely with the art department at all times. Writing task...