Mishka Hoosen

Provided high-level editing, proofreading, and manuscript consultation for a diverse range of clients, supporting clarity, accuracy, and narrative impact. Also wrote copy for blogs and social media platforms and contributed writing and editing work for international outlets.

Developed bespoke brand storytelling and copywriting solutions for international clients, translating brand philosophy into marketing copy and social media content. Conducted brand research and ideation, managed AI-assisted copy review and fact-checking, and created B2B advertising content for platforms including LinkedIn.

Led an agile team of writers and editors producing high-impact educational content for international clients. Managed the end-to-end editorial production pipeline, developed style guides and accessibility frameworks, and grew the department from 3 to 7 members.

Assisted the founder with perfume blending, product design, logistics, travel arrangements, and brand ideation, including support on the house’s first flagship cologne. Managed day-to-day studio operations and supported research and writing of key business documents.

Provided administrative support for the Badilisha Poetry, Artists in Residency, Talking Heads, and Infecting the City projects. Managed project social media and websites, supported logistics for international travel and funding, and assessed and curated submissions for international programs.

Assisted with research, writing, and editing of training materials, website material, and documentation for the Victim Empowerment Programme. Supported content development intended to equip counselors across South Africa with community service skills.

Produced knowledge products based on conference presentations and discussions, including strategizing their production. Researched education topics and designed workshop materials for a pilot training program in ethnographic writing for field workers.

Recorded detailed notes on conference addresses, panels, and plenary sessions to support compilation of a conference outcomes report.

Assisted in coordinating and implementing a new marketing campaign for the publishing house. Edited and created content for the launch of the new website and coordinated with bookshops, festivals, distributors, and authors.

Managed programming for the Wordfest festival by selecting books, authors, and panelists and coordinating stakeholders including publishers, exhibitors, and panelists. Designed and maintained the Wordfest website and social media campaign, trained and managed a team of ten management interns, and pursued funding opportunities.

Designed and implemented a pilot programme in creative writing and reading to improve literacy and foster creativity through reading, writing, editing, and creative craft activities.

Grade: High honours with distinction

Activities and societies: Recipient of the Susan Mott Webb Memorial Scholarship; participated in master classes and a senior seminar.

Completed a Post Graduate Certificate and high school diploma in Creative Writing, graduating with distinction and high honours.

Accepted as an ad eundem gradum candidate for an MA in Anthropology (Cultural Anthropology), including advanced ethnographic fieldwork and tutoring; the program was incomplete due to illness.

Grade: Distinction

Completed a master’s degree in Creative Writing at Rhodes University, graduating with distinction.