Dylan De Castro Email & Phone Number

Cape Town Area, South Africa

I wrote script for television shows on SABC3. I also crafted copy for brands in need of marketing, advertising and public relations material; plus I edited documents and speeches for individual professionals seeking a competitive edge through their words. Whenever I had the chance, I wrote magazine articles. Highlights:Scriptwriter - She’s The One [April 2015] Copywriter - Shapeshift [February 2015]Scriptwriter - The Man Cave [August 2014 - January 2015]Scriptwriter - Tongue in Cheek [September 2014 - December 2014] Feature Writer - The Callsheet [April 2014 - print and digital issue]Scriptwriter - Top Billing [November 2013 - July 2014]Scriptwriter - Top Travel [December 2013 - May 2014]Columnist & Photographer - TopCar Magazine [November 2013 - print issue]Nightlife Writer - Cape Town Magazine [November - December 2013]Copy Editor - Subjectbrands [2012-2013]Opinion Writer - SA Mountain Sport Magazine [March-May 2012 - print issue]Content Writer - Globe Media [2010-2012]

Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa

• Wrote and managed content for three affiliate gaming portals: website reviews, blog posts, promotions, news items and static content. • Wrote content for a travel booking site: blog posts, news items, travel packages and static content.• Wrote and edited product descriptions for Indiemode, an e-commerce site selling fashion items.• Contributed to the company's blog.• Promoted the abovementioned content and engaged followers via social media networks, namely Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest.• Produced static content, mailers and blog posts for clients across numerous niche industries such as online sports betting and personal finance.• Liaised with affiliate account managers and sales agents on a daily basis.• Collaborated with in-house designers and developers in order to ensure optimum presentation of content.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Wrote blog posts about social media and email marketing, data rental, new media technology and best business practices.• Wrote press releases and edited copy for digital marketing campaigns when required. • Edited all company web content.

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication Science

Distinctions in English, Media Studies, Advertising, Public Relations, and Social Science Research

Marketing, Business Management, Business Communication, Economics, Accounting