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Verosha Govender

@veroshagovender

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Versatile freelance content and copywriter specializing in SEO-driven, research-backed content.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote roles where I can produce SEO-optimized, research-driven content, collaborate with editorial teams, use AI tools responsibly, and grow into strategic content or editorial leadership.

I am a versatile freelance content and copywriter with multi-industry experience, creating SEO-driven pieces across iGaming, health, finance, technology, lifestyle, education, and more. I blend strong research skills with a clear, engaging writing style to make complex topics accessible for lay audiences.

I consistently integrate on-page SEO—long and short-tail keywords, internal and external linking—and use tools like Surfer SEO, Grammarly, WordPress, and Hemingway to optimize quality and ranking. I manage multiple remote projects, meet tight deadlines, and incorporate editorial feedback to refine deliverables.

I experiment with generative AI for content innovation and have supported app update coordination for Apple and Google submissions. My career demonstrates adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing accurate, audience-focused content that drives visibility and engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Freelance Writer

ToyChats Media

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Researched and wrote SEO-optimized content across multiple niches, integrating long- and short-tail keywords and links while editing for grammar and incorporating feedback to meet tight deadlines.

seo writing Content Research Grammarly Content Strategy Remote Collaboration

Content Writer

Ecomm Experts

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Interpreted briefs and produced optimized content using Surfer SEO, distilled complex information for lay audiences, and revised work per feedback to improve visibility and accuracy.

Content Writing Research Editing Content Strategy CMS

Content/Copywriter

Web and Glow

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Conducted in-depth research and created diverse content types per briefs and style guides, incorporating SEO and hyperlinks while managing multiple projects to deadline.

Content Creation SEO Research Editing Project Management Client Feedback Integration CMS

Content/Copywriter

Genesis Articles

Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)

Wrote engaging B2B and B2C content, conducted thorough research and fact-checking, integrated SEO and links, and edited deliverables to meet client specifications across remote teams.

Research SEO Fact Checking Remote Collaboration Trello Notion Asana WordPress

Content Writer

Igaming Digital

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Produced long-form, well-researched content for the iGaming industry, integrating SEO keywords to improve search rankings and ensuring factual accuracy.

IGaming SEO Integration Content Accuracy Editing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mountview Secondary School

Matric (Bachelor's Degree Pass), General/High School

Completed Matric (high school) at Mountview Secondary School with a Bachelor's Degree Pass.

Alison

Certificate / Diploma, Journalism and Communication; Writing; Generative AI

Completed online certificate courses including Journalism and Communication, Effective Writing (Technical & Creative), and Generative AI for Productivity.