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Tyler John H.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
4.8
74 jobs

Why Should You Work with Me? 🎯📈📊 I am a creative and self-motivated content creator ready for the next challenge! Please reach out to me today for a quick introductory call or chat to discuss your project details and see how I can add value. 🔷 Video Production 🎦 I am a seasoned video editor with many years of experience. I can easily source relevant stock material to create video content. I also own camera equipment, which allows me to capture original high-quality media. This includes user-generated content (UGC). I am familiar with video editing and other design software, from CapCut and Adobe Premiere Pro to Veed and Canva. I am also familiar with uploading content to social media platforms, such as YouTube and Instagram, to get the best quality. I specialize in... 🔹Long Form/Short Form Video 🔹Instagram Reels 🔹TikTok Videos 🔹YouTube Videos Long/Short 🔷 Content Writing 📜 I write original, high-quality SEO-optimised content free from plagiarism and AI-generated content. I am experienced in the medical aesthetics and home maintenance fields, among others. I specialize in… 🔹Short Stories 🔹Recipe Books/Food-Related Content 🔹Video Scripts 🔹Website Articles/Blog Posts 🔷 Voice-Overs 🗣️ I offer studio-quality voiceovers with crisp and clean audio. My wide vocal range allows me to create impressive and unique voice-overs. I also edit and enhance all my audio to optimize for quality. I specialize in… 🔹Character Voices 🔹eBook Narration 🔹YouTube Videos 🔹Explainer Videos 🔷 Translation/Transcription 🌐🔃🌐 I am an experienced linguist and fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans. I offer translation of technical documents, short stories, and marketing content. I specialize in... 🔹Written Translation 🔹Audio/Video Transcription 🔹Language Localization

  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • English to Afrikaans Translation
  • Creative Writing
  • Afrikaans to English Translation
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Food Photography
  • Blog Content
  • SEO Content
  • Blog Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Content Writing
Jenny F.

East London, South Africa

$17/hr
5.0
246 jobs

I am a native English speaker with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master's in Business Leadership. I have nine years of experience in writing, editing, and quality-checking written content, from research papers to marketing content and web pages. 25 years of experience in Inventory Management, Project Management, and General Management have equipped me with the technical skills and knowledge to produce plausible technical writing. I have more AI experience than most, having trained large language models over several years. The result is the ability to combine the best of human skill and AI input to produce high-quality content.

  • SEO Writing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Content Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Content Writing
  • English
  • Content Creation
  • Blog Content
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Copywriting
  • Article Writing
  • Research Papers
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Content Editing
Michelle C.

Haarlem, South Africa

$27/hr
4.9
141 jobs

I help postgraduate students, researchers, academics and nonfiction writers produce clear, rigorous, and submission-ready work that meets institutional, journal, and publisher standards — without losing the author’s voice. As an experienced academic coach, developmental editor, and copy editor, I work at both the content and language levels. This means I don’t just correct grammar; I flag structural, logical, and methodological issues that can strengthen your argument before final submission. Why work with me? • ✅ 20+ years of experience (since 2005) • ✅ 750+ master’s, doctoral dissertations, and peer-reviewed papers edited • ✅ Extensive experience with second-language English writers • ✅ Deep understanding of research methodology, both quantitative and qualitative, and academic evaluation Your document will be: • Clear, coherent, and logically structured • Grammatically precise and stylistically consistent • Aligned with institutional and journal requirements • A clean and polished reflection of your best scholarly work Areas of expertise • Psychology (clinical, research, social) • Education • Leadership • Social development (Other social science disciplines welcome, including economics and theology) Editing styles & services • Developmental editing (content, structure, argument flow) • Copy editing (clarity, grammar, academic tone) • Academic coaching and feedback • Style compliance: APA, Harvard, APS, Chicago, Vancouver Academic background I hold: • A PhD in Psychology • A Master’s in Research Psychology • A Master’s in Clinical Psychology • An Honours in Psychology I have: • Conducted corporate social research (archival & attitudinal) • Taught research methodology to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Rhodes University • Supervised master’s dissertations • Published in peer-reviewed journals (accepted without revisions) • Written academically informed blogs for my own websites Important note I do not ghostwrite or write assignments on behalf of students. My role is developmental and editorial — I help writers express their ideas more eloquently in their own voice, with integrity. If you’re looking for a meticulous, ethical, and experienced academic editor who understands both research and review expectations, I’d be glad to support your work.

  • Research Papers
  • Copy Editing
  • English
  • Technical Writing
  • Case Studies
  • Tutoring
  • Microsoft Word
  • Academic Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Grammar & Syntax Review
  • Track Changes
Pia V.

Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

$25/hr
4.3
101 jobs

Stop posting content that just "fills space." Start publishing assets that rank, convert, and build real authority. Hi, I’m Pia. I am a Senior Content Strategist and Writer with 8 years of experience helping brands dominate their niche. I specialize in turning complex topics into clear, high-ranking content that drives revenue. My Core Philosophy: I don’t just write words. I engineer content. Whether it is a technical B2B article or an empathetic guide for senior living, I combine deep SEO research with human storytelling to satisfy both Google and your reader. I specialize in High-Stakes Niches: 🏥 Health & Medical: (Biohacking, Senior Living, Telehealth) - I know how to write safe, cited, and compliant content. 💻 B2B SaaS & Tech: (Marketing, AI Tools, Startups) - I translate features into benefits. 🌿 Lifestyle & Wellness: (Parenting, Beauty, Education) - I write with empathy and voice. My Deliverables: ✅ SEO Articles: Deep-dive guides (1,500+ words) optimized for Search Intent. ✅ Content Refresh: Auditing and rewriting old content to regain rankings. ✅ Brand Strategy: Tone of voice guides and content calendars. ✅ Website Copy: Landing pages designed to convert. My Promise: I am an expert, not a beginner. I use premium tools (Ahrefs, SurferSEO), I verify facts, and I personally handle every aspect of the writing process to ensure quality. Ready to elevate your brand? Click Invite to Job and let's chat.

  • Blog Content
  • Creative Writing
  • English
  • Article Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Blog Writing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • AP Style Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Blog
  • SEO Writing
Koba M.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
309 jobs

The formalities: I'm a freelance content writer based in Cape Town, South Africa. From short, social media captions to long-form content, I write, proofread, and optimise a wide range of texts that include: 👩🏻‍💻 Blog posts 💼 LinkedIn bios 💬 Social media content for Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube 🖥️ Website content 🛠️ How-to guides, instructions, and manuals 📲 App descriptions and content 🛒 Product descriptions 📧 Emails 🗞️ Newsletters As for the topics that I write about, these include: ✅ Digital marketing ✅ Social media marketing ✅ Technology ✅ AI ✅ Software solutions ✅ Live shopping ✅ Video commerce ✅ eCommerce ✅ Branding ✅ Website design ✅ Guest/user experience ✅ Vacation/short-term rentals I also have experience writing for various industries. From small businesses to startups to SaaS to B2B, I understand how to adjust my writing so that it resonates with different target audiences. I want you to enjoy working with me, like these previous clients of mine did: 🗯️ "I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Koba for almost five years, and it has consistently been a smooth, enjoyable, and enlightening experience. Koba’s ability to deliver high-quality, well-structured, and well-researched content has been one of the crucial elements enabling our marketing team to achieve significantly better results. From long-form SEO blog content to guides, reports, and customer interviews, Koba has the aptitude to create various types of content, always striving for the best outcomes and consistently delivering her projects in a timely manner." - Olga Vasylieva, former Content Marketing Team Lead at iGMS 🗯️ "I had the pleasure of working closely with Koba at Oaky, where she consistently delivered outstanding technical and leadership articles. Not only is she a talented copywriter, but she's also a wonderful person to collaborate with. Highly recommended!" - Marieke Wisse, former Head of Marketing at Oaky 🗯️ "I have collaborated with Koba for several years and my experience working with her was nothing short of amazing. She is the best freelance copywriter I have worked with and this is not an exaggeration. Koba is a highly talented writer that always does research before writing a piece of content. She always delivers the best quality possible and is ready to go the extra mile. Blog articles she writes are always well structured, easy to read and captivating. Koba is good at versatile types of content such as articles, white papers, emails, SMS, etc. To my pleasant surprise, she can also be a great secret shopper and community manager. She is a person of many talents for sure. She's very good with deadlines, making her a fantastic partner you can trust. She definitely has my highest recommendations." - Inna Shevchenko, Marketing Advisor and Founder of Upleadium

  • Blog Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Content Writing
  • Proofreading
  • English to Afrikaans Translation
  • Data Entry
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Content Creation
  • Copy Editing
  • Article Spinning
Andrey D.

Cape Town, South Africa

$55/hr
5.0
79 jobs

🔥Stop wasting your money on low-conversion videos!!!🔥 🚀 I create content that will attract attention and turn viewers into customers. I guarantee high conversion rates from my work 🎬 More than 6 years in the video industry ☑️ Main specialization: • Social media (UGC/Tik Tok, Reels/IG, Youtube, FB) • Expert VSL Editing • Motion Design • Infographics • Animation UX in web and apps • Logo animation
 💻 My video editing tools: • Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition • DaVinci Resolve • Cinema 4D • Blender

  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Audio Editing
  • Stock Footage
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Social Media Video
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Editing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Advertising
  • Animation
  • Color Grading
  • App Design
  • Video Commercial
  • Visual Effects

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