HSHilary Sekgota
@hilarysekgota
SEO Copywriter with expertise in digital marketing and content creation.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced SEO Copywriter currently working at Briefly News, where I utilize my skills in keyword optimization and content creation to produce high-quality articles. My role involves sourcing and writing up to eight articles daily, ensuring they adhere to SEO guidelines while maintaining factual accuracy and copyright compliance.
Previously, I served as a Junior Editor at Crosskeys Professional Services, where I honed my editing and proofreading skills on financial academic materials. My journey in the field began as a Copywriter at Letsema La Tsela, where I contributed to creative content development and communication strategies. My background in journalism further solidified my ability to research, write, and present compelling narratives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SEO Copywriter
Briefly News
Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Utilized main and secondary keywords and monitored keyword density in compliance with SEO rules and policies of Google. Sourced and wrote 8 articles a day (a mix of original, exclusive and re-written / aggregated news).
Junior Editor
Crosskeys Professional Services
Jan 2016 - Jun 2020 (4 years 5 months)
Edited and proofread financial academic materials to ensure they were free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Ensured copy consistency with company's style and clients' specifications.
Copywriter
Letsema La Tsela
Sep 2011 - Aug 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Contributed creative content ideas and research for refining scripts during pre-production. Wrote and edited production copies such as scripts, proposal letters, and publicity materials.
Journalist
Tshwane Sun
Jun 2010 - Aug 2011 (1 year 2 months)
Collaborated with the editor-in-chief to research and plan new articles. Conducted research and interviews for potential article leads.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Science
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science. Focused on understanding various aspects of communication and media.
Varsity College
Diploma, Journalism
Completed a Diploma in Journalism, gaining foundational knowledge and practical skills in journalistic practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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