Melina Nzeza
@melinanzeza
I create social, video, and digital content that builds engaging brands.
What I'm looking for
I founded The Solo Voyager, a solo-travel digital brand where I create destination guides, practical travel content, short-form video, copywriting, and visual content for its website, Instagram, and TikTok.
I’ve also edited social and UGC-style videos for freelance clients and supported communications teams at the Community Radio Fund of Canada, McMaster University, Women and Gender Equality Canada, National Defence of Canada, and the University of Ottawa. My work has included WordPress updates, newsletters, social media management, audience communication, campaign graphics, and communications strategy.
I bring hands-on experience in video production, brand development, graphic design, AI-assisted content creation, and web content development across English, French, Spanish, and Korean.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Video Editor
Self Employed
Jul 2026 - Present (1 month)
Create and edit short-form video content for clients, including social media and UGC-style videos optimized for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Manage the full client workflow independently, including communication, editing, revisions, deadlines, and final deliverables.
Founder & Content Creator
The Solo Voyager
Nov 2025 - Present (9 months)
Founded and manage a solo-travel-focused digital brand helping travelers plan independent trips through destination guides, recommendations, things to do, and practical travel content. Develop and execute content strategy across the brand's website, Instagram, and TikTok, including short-form video, copywriting, visual content, and social media publishing.
Communications Specialist
Community Radio Fund of Canada
Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)
Edited and updated front-facing website content using WordPress. Managed and curated their social media presence, ensuring consistent, engaging content. Monitored channels and responded to audience inquiries and comments. Designed and developed graphics and visual assets for campaigns. Produced and distributed an email newsletter for key stakeholders with Mailchimp. Contributed to the planning and
Public Relations Representative
McMaster University
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)
Maintained the department's social media accounts. Monitored the department's public relations mailbox and replied to clients. Assisted in writing articles about teaching and research in the department. Prepared and sent out a monthly department-wide newsletter, with MailChimp and Outlook, to students, student groups, faculty, staff and instructors. Publicized events and updated the department web
Communications Coordinator
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Jan 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Coordinated and organized an internal newsletter sent out every two weeks to more than 500 employees. Monitored an internal communications mailbox and replied to clients within a day. Prepared and sent out communications by Outlook to more than 500 employees. Led the creation of a SharePoint site for internal communications and met with managers to explain its use. Assisted in the writing of human
Communications and Outreach Coordinator
National Defence of Canada
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Assisted in the writing, editing and quality control of outreach presentations. Assisted in the creation of a monthly newsletter for internal communications. Assisted in the translation of documents. Assisted in writing publications and finding content for social media publications. Provided general administrative and office support services within the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre
Assisted in preparing draft documents, editing and translating texts. Assisted in the coordination with logistics such as special events. Assisted with administrative tasks and maintained the electronic filing systems. Provided general administrative and office support services within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Assisted with web content updates such as social media posts. Assisted with the tr
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
McMaster University
Master of Arts, Communication and New Media
2023 - 2024
Pursued a Master of Arts in Communication and New Media, focusing on advanced communication theories and digital media practices.
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Social Sciences, Communication and Sociology
2018 - 2022
Grade: Summa Cum Laude
Earned a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Communication and Sociology, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, General Studies
2012 - 2018
Completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
thesolovoyager.comSalary expectations
Social media
Job categories
Skills
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