Katya Stead Email & Phone Number

South Africa

Among other freelance work, I report for Redd on capital markets stories that make headlines and move markets.

A financial writer at IG, specialising in the creation of search engine optimised stock pick articles, as well as trading and investment strategy. These ranged from basic pieces such as explaining derivatives to beginner traders, to analysis of various asset classes, particularly shares, and their performance in the wider market. When not rechecking my dividend calculations for the twelfth time, I was also the self-appointed team card organiser, joke maker, broadcaster of peers' achievements and occasional birthday cake baker.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Journalist, then senior journalist, creating articles on finance and financial services/insurance industries, as well as editing and managing external contributions for the magazine and collaborating monthly with a team of five, including editor, fellow journalists and layout team, on producing both print and digital magazines. Responsibilities include:• Original article creation• Proofreading, editing • Idea generation and thought creation for new features in future editions of magazine• Communication with public relations and key industry personnel • Social networking, events attendance• Conducting interviews• Newsletter, website articles and other SEO-rich digital content. • Social media posting on Twitter, Facebook an Wordpress on behalf of magazine

Sandton, Johannesburg

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Individual responsible for content of website, mailers, technical documents and training and client information resources, as well as for blogs, articles and news items on behalf of the company. One of a core team of five in Marketing department working directly under the CEO. Personally responsible for the content strategy and communication direction of the company.Responsibilities included:• Website copy content creation• Developing and maintaining of a corporate content strategy • Mailer and newsletter • Collaboration with marketing team and designers on website creation, layout, buyer’s journey design etc.• Proofing and editing of CEO communique

Durban Area, South Africa

Intern journalist responsible for creation of minor stories, interviews and photographs for the newspaper.