Jeanine Gomes

Copywriter

Cape Town, South Africa

Work Experience

MullenLowe South Africa

Senior Copywriter

- Conceptualising and writing copy on TTL campaigns for local and international brands including Knorr, Hansa, Omo, Spekko, Absolut Elyx, Blue Band, Weet-Bix, Prudential, Nestle, GWK, Vital, Botanist, Single Batch and MINI.
- Guiding interns and junior copywriters creatively.
- Overseeing ideas and copy of junior copywriters from briefing to final presentation.
December 2012 - Present South Africa

Virgin Active South Africa

Copywriter

- Conceptualising and writing copy for integrated brand, product and sales campaigns.
- Responsible for day-to-day copy jobs and copy checking as well as writing long copy for digital newsletters, press releases and brochures.
- Concept creation for events like club openings and product launches.
November 2010 - November 2012 Cape Town, South Africa

The Publishing Partnership

Editor of Clicks ClubCard Magazine

- Managed the production of bi-monthly customer magazine from planning to print: led a team of four, liaised with printers.
- Drove the editorial: drew up content lists, edited and wrote articles, assisted with briefs for freelance writers, managed editorial budget, represented magazine at media events.
- Handled client relationship: managed client feedback, presented book list, ensured every page had client sign-off.
October 2008 - September 2010 Cape Town, South Africa

Quantum Publishers

Senior Editor

– Responsible for the planning and production of the JD Club A and B Magazines, monthly customer magazines part of customer loyalty programme for JD Group.
– Decided overall direction and content of magazines.
– Managed design staff and editorial staff.
– Tracked monthly promotions and monitored advertising.
– Handled client relationship.
September 2006 - September 2008 Cape Town, South Africa

Quantum Publishers

Editor

– Drove the editorial process: wrote features, edited, copy checked, commissioned writers and drew up briefs.
– Oversaw production: drew up flat plans, set up cover shoots, managed editorial budget, checked colour proofs and printer’s proofs and signed off for print.
June 2005 - August 2006 Cape Town, South Africa

Picasso Headline

Feature Writer

– Feature writing and photography for all Trade Magazine titles including African Leader, TLC, Cape Town Discovered, Kulula Mag, Khanya, Fine Living and Global Trade.
September 2002 - September 2005 Cape Town, South Africa

Caravan Publications

Feature Writer

Wrote features, chased deadlines, subbed, did proof reading and photography for all titles – Caravan and Outdoor Life, SA 4x4 and Leisure Boating.
March 2001 - August 2002 Cape Town, South Africa

The TNT

Lifestyle Writer

– Wrote for SX, a weekly features magazine for expat Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans.
- Chased own leads, wrote four features a month, conducted interviews with personalities, theatre and film reviews, proof reading.

May 1999 - July 2000 London, United Kingdom

Education

University Of Stellenbosch

Bachelor of Arts, English and Psychology

Majors: English and Psychology
Other subjects: Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology
February 1994 - November 1996 Cape Town, South Africa

Boston College

Diploma in Journalism and Photography

January 1997 - November 1997 Cape Town, South Africa

Rustenburg Highshcool

Matric Certificate

Subjects: English (A), Latin, Art, Biology, Geography, Afrikaans
January 1989 - November 1993 Cape Town, South Africa

Awards

Loeries

Silver Loerie for Selfies Radio

2013

One Show

One Show Merit certificate for Selfies Radio

2013

Creative Circle Awards - The Advertising Creative Circle

First place in Ad of the Month for Selfies Radio June 2013

2013

Creative Circle Awards - The Advertising Creative Circle

First place in Ad of the Month for Sweat 1000 Radio Dec 2014

2014

Creative Circle Awards - The Advertising Creative Circle

First place in Ad of the Month Prudential for Radio Jan 2017

2017

Loeries

Finalist for Craft Direction Men's Health Radio Jan 2018

2018

Loeries

Finalist for Internet Video for Imbeko 2018

2018