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Khotso Isaacs

@khotsoisaacs

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I craft brand-aligned content and communications through research, digital storytelling, and social media strategy.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead research-driven content, digital storytelling, and brand-aligned communications—planning editorial calendars and social media while collaborating with a team that values clarity, consistency, and audience growth.

I’m a communication professional, researcher, and content creator with a strong academic background in Communication Science and Leadership Communication. I translate complex ideas into clear, engaging content—supporting marketing and communication strategies across creative, corporate, and public-sector environments.

In my roles as a Researcher, Writer, and Social Media Officer, I research and analyze cultural, music, and creative movements, then turn insights into features, interviews, profiles, and opinion pieces that match an editorial style. I plan, create, and schedule social media content across multiple platforms, coordinate content calendars, monitor performance, and collaborate with editors, contributors, and creatives to maintain consistent brand messaging.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Researcher & Social Media Officer

Current

Culture Curated

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Researched South African cultural, music, and creative movements and translated findings into brand-aligned features, interviews, profiles, and opinion pieces. Planned, created, and scheduled multi-platform social media content, coordinating content calendars and using audience interaction to guide improvements.

Content Research Digital Storytelling Editorial Writing Interview Social Media Management Audience Engagement

Current

Freelance Researcher & Writer

Current

New Religion

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Conceptualised, researched, and produced long-form articles on music, culture, society, and identity, including shaping artist interviews into editorial pieces. Managed end-to-end publishing workflows and created supporting social media content to promote work and grow readership.

Research And Analysis Interviewing Editorial Development Editorial Voice Building

Current

Client Service Clerk

Current

AVBOB Mutual Assurance

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Provided front-line administrative and client service support, managing policy documentation, data entry, record management, and compliance-aligned filing. Assisted clients with queries and policy updates, and supported reconciliation, petty cash handling, and basic financial administration.

Client Services Policy Administration Data Entry Records Management & Compliance Reconciliations Confidentiality

Communication Intern

South African Police Service

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Assisted internal and external communication initiatives by drafting media statements, internal newsletters, and communication materials. Supported public relations activities and conducted media monitoring, compiling reports on press coverage and mentions.

Internal Communications Public Relations Media Monitoring News Reporting Content Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Free State

Bachelor of Arts Honours, Communication Science (Leadership Communication)

2020 - 2021

Grade: 2.8/4.0

Activities and societies: Participated in university community outreach initiatives focused on student and community engagement. Founded and managed a music and culture blog, producing editorial content, interviews, and multimedia storytelling. Served as a radio show host, facilitating discussions, conducting interviews, and curating music and cultural content for listeners.

Completed a BA Honours in Communication Science with a focus on Leadership Communication.