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OUTLOOK-The Greeff Magazine is a glossy lifestyle publication distributed to 50 000 high LSM households within the Cape Peninsula. It is also distributed to five-star hotels and guest houses, coffee shops, doctor's and lawyer's rooms as well as selected salons and spas. OUTLOOK is also available in the ExecuJet hospitality lounges at Cape Town International and Lanseria airports as well as in Munich, London, Zurich, Dubai and Melbourne.My input is extensive from initiation to final submission of book to printers. Skills include: writing,editing, photography of people, homes, interiors, landscapes, food. (I also conceive of recipes, produce and style for my food shoots.) Overseeing and direction of magazine look and feel. Financial planning and budgets for magazine,liaising with all advertisers, marketing, promoting and planning magazine.Media management at Greeff includes writing of press releases for publication in weekend newspapers, Christie's International Real Estate Magazine and website as well as content for The Greeff website.I also conceptualise corporate ads and brochures and write copy for same.see www.greeff.co.za

Head of Media and Communications Greeff Properties-Researching current property market data and writing weekly press releases with an investment/financial or lifestyle focus as required.-Distribution of press releases to print and online media - local and international.-Visualisation of corporate brand advertising campaigns. Writing copy for campaigns. -Creatively directing graphic designer in creation of corporate ads as well as all other print and online advertising for properties, developments and estate agents. -Maintaining an overview of the online media campaigns and ensuring that brand identity is maintained across all media.-Writing copy for e-newsletter-Creating content for blog-Overseeing social media posts-Liaising with and briefing communications company HWB regarding press release distribution Management of staffDay-to-day supervision of two creative design staff members and one online media executive.Editor of OUTLOOK Magazine I am responsible for the entire production of a glossy 84-page real estate magazine with a lifestyle focus.I conceptualise ideas for features.I compile the paginationI write all the copy, create and style the food pages, photograph the food as well as people, décor, fashion and some architectural elements. I supervise and creatively direct the design and layout freelancer.I control the budget.I liaise with clients and advertisers.I create advertorials as well as ads for clients From time to time, I sell advertising space.I represent the magazine at media eventsI copy proof the entire magazine.I colour pass the magazine at the printers.

Editor of The Arch Magazine, a lifestyle glossy created to highlight Melrose Arch. Content included features on architecture, decor, fashion, food travel and profiles on artists, designers and entrepreneurs. See summary above. Visit www.thearch.co.za

Specialising in lifestyle topics as well as humour.Freelance Journalism for Property Magazine, Reality Magazine, Polo SA, Business Women's Association and Player Magazine.Also Greeff Outlook.

Get it Magazine ; Interviewing and writing on a broad range of lifestyle topics as well as photographing people, landscapes, decor and food.Previous Femina Health and Beauty EditorFreelance Journalist while based in England; contributed to Zest, SA times, Signature and Style MagazineBroadcaster on Highveld Stereo: Had my own weekly slot called Healthy Living.Health Editor and Pr Manager Style Magazine