Ayanda Masango
Verified Expert in Marketing
Marketing Expert
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Toptal member since August 7, 2024
Ayanda is a seasoned copywriter with 10 years of experience crafting compelling copy for various platforms, including social media copy, web copy, blog posts, press releases, and digital and traditional ads. She has excelled in-house and as a freelancer for diverse industries and global clients. With a keen eye for detail and exceptional proofreading and editing skills, Ayanda adeptly communicates brand tone, ensuring your message resonates perfectly with your target audience.
Project Highlights
Education Highlights
Expertise
- Advertising Copy
- Content Update
- Copy Editing
- Copywriting
- Proofreading
- SEO Copywriting
- Social Media Content
- Web Content
Work Experience
SEO Copywriter
Pitch-Us LLC
- Wrote a new blog post that landed on the 3rd page of Google Search within four days.
- Leveraged SEO tools to research blog topics and implemented SEO best practices to ensure content ranked well on search engines.
- Researched, produced, edited, and published SEO-optimized blog posts daily.
Digital Copywriter
Right On The Line
- Crafted a copy for LinkedIn ads for a CDW Microsoft Security paid media campaign.
- Produced a copy for Google Search ads as part of a CDW Microsoft Security paid media campaign.
- Crafted a copy for LinkedIn ads for CDW, a Microsoft Solutions partner.
Copywriter
Clario Tech
- Drove strong traffic growth through strategic, SEO-friendly content development, earning leadership recognition for exceptional team contributions.
- Hand-picked by the content manager to craft an urgent article in response to a huge industry event (LastPass hack) and submitted it in approximately four hours.
- Selected by the content manager to write a high-priority article in response to the biggest event, RockYou data breach, and submitted it in less than 24 hours.
Staff Writer
MakeUseOf
- Worked with the section and vertical editors to come up with content ideas.
- Stayed informed on industry trends and topics to craft urgent and timely articles.
- Crafted articles amassing hundreds of thousands of views during my tenure.
Marketing Consultant
Audioburst
- Was given first preference for special and urgent projects.
- Commended regularly by the VP of content on my standards of excellence, fast turnaround times, and high-quality work produced.
- Juggled multiple projects successfully and simultaneously, working on different projects throughout the day to accommodate the difference in time zones.
Content Writer
Awi Media
- Produced high-quality short and long-form SEO-friendly articles.
- Met daily deadlines while adapting to varying project demands.
- Worked closely with project leads to align content with client expectations.
Copywriter and Community Manager
Bidvest Life
- Introduced a social media content strategy with content pillars and monthly social media content calendars.
- Mentored an incoming copywriter to acquaint them with the brand tone, personality, and best practices.
- Recognized by the CEO for crafting an outstanding wrap-up video script for the company's largest campaign, with the CEO praising it as exactly how he would have written it.
Project History
Social Media Strategy
Introduced and developed a social media content strategy for a company in the life insurance industry.
Bidvest Life is a leading insurance company in South Africa. Shortly after joining the company, I noticed it lacked a clear plan for its social media efforts. I introduced and crafted a social media strategy and a baseline for monthly content plans, including content pillars, copy, and design recommendations for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. This helped the company develop a clear voice and establish itself as credible on its social media platforms by posting quality, consistent, on-brand, industry-focused, and customer-focused content.
RockYou Data Breach
https://clario.co/blog/rockyou-data-breach/Crafted a high-priority article in response to the RockYou data breach.
I was tasked with crafting an urgent article in response to the RockYou data breach, the largest data leak in the industry. I researched the news event, produced an expert article, and submitted it within 24 hours.
Credentials Video
Produced a credentials video script demonstrating storytelling abilities and highlighting the life insurer's values.
Shortly after joining, I was tasked with crafting the copy for a credentials video wrapping up the company’s biggest project/campaign. Although I was not present for the campaign, the project required creativity and storytelling abilities. The CEO commended me, saying my script perfectly encapsulated the brand tone and his sentiments.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
University of KwaZulu-Natal - Durban, South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Media
University of KwaZulu-Natal - Durban, South Africa
Skills
Core
Social Media Content, Social Media Posting, Organic Social Media, Social Media Management, Copywriting, B2C Marketing, Marketing, SEO Content, Social Media, Content, Writing & Editing, Content Marketing, Community Management, Keyword Research, Content Creation, SEO Marketing, Social Media Marketing (SMM), LinkedIn Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, On-page SEO, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Platforms, Ad Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Scriptwriting, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads, SEO Tools, Social Media Design, Campaign Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Collateral Development, Blogging, Pinterest Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Google SEO, Instagram Marketing, Branding
Business Models
B2C, B2B, SaaS Product Marketing
Platforms & Tools
TikTok, Content Management Systems (CMS), LinkedIn Profiles, Google Analytics
Other
Zoom, Research Methods, SEO Copywriting, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Content Update, Research, Multi-tasking, Advertising Copy, Web Content, B2B Marketing, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Time Management, Social Media Engagement, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Collaboration, Cross-functional Collaboration, Content Writing, Article Writing, Blogs, Facebook, Instagram, SEO Writing, Campaigns, Communication, AI Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Organic Content Marketing, Personal Branding, Localization, Media, Marketing Management, Storytelling, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, Advertising, iOS, Apple, Email Content, Video Scripts, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Content Management, Website CMS, X (formerly Twitter), Brochures, Tone of Voice, Event Marketing, Meta Ads, Case Studies, Content Research, Direct Response, Streaming, Audio Streaming, Mentorship & Coaching, Design, Facebook Posts, Technology, Blog Posting, Visual Design
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