Laura Klein

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I’m Laura Klein, a senior copywriter and editorial strategist with 20+ years of experience spanning corporate communications, media and publishing across South Africa, the Middle East, the UK and the USA.

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I’m Laura Klein, a senior copywriter and editorial strategist with 20+ years of experience spanning corporate communications, media and publishing across South Africa, the Middle East, the UK and the USA. I help brands, agencies, and leadership teams communicate with clarity, credibility, and cultural authority—especially in multilingual, multi-market environments where tone and precision matter.

  • 31 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Real Estate & Construction

Work experience· 7 roles

Copywriter & Copyeditor · The Word JunkyMay 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Freelance copywriting and editorial services for international clients, delivering high-quality marketing and editorial content. Focus areas include tone-of-voice precision, clarity of messaging, editorial refinement, and consistent delivery under tight deadlines. Recent work includes thought leadership articles and white papers, plus premium brochure writing and editing for real estate and lifestyle brands, designed to engage journalists, support media pickup, and strengthen positioning.

Published Author (pen name: Anni Fife) · The Wild Rose PressJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Authored romantic suspense novels under the pen name Anni Fife. Published three books on major digital platforms, including award-recognised titles. Fiction craft informs pacing and voice work used in commercial copy, reinforcing a consistent editorial sensibility across genres.

Freelance Writer, Producer & EditorJan 2016 – Apr 2023 · 7 yrs 4 mos

Delivered TV, corporate communications, and branded content for select clients while building a parallel career as a published novelist. Produced and edited content with a strong emphasis on narrative voice, pacing, and audience fit, supporting corporate messaging and brand storytelling for multi-channel outputs.

Executive Producer / Owner · Full Frame FilmsJan 2013 – Dec 2015 · 3 yrs
Operations Consultant (English) · Endemol South AfricaJan 2012 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs
Director of Production (English) · Baynounah Media GroupJan 2010 – Apr 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos
Co-owner, Executive Producer · Paul Zwick ProductionsJan 1994 – Dec 2008 · 15 yrs

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours equivalent not specified) · University of the Witwatersrand2030 – 2026
Further tertiary studies (Counselling Psychology, Behavioural Sciences and Research) · University of South Africa (UNISA)2030 – 2026
Certificate · Proofread Anywhere (USA)2022

Certifications and awards

Proofread Anywhere — General Proofreading: Theory and Practice (Certificate of Excellence)2022 – 2026

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