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I'm a confident and performance-driven creative with a strong background in podcast and video production. I have experience across content strategy, production, optimisation, and distribution. I love bringing creative concepts to life through the full production process - planning, editing, resting content, creating relationships with clients. I am confident in both creative execution and project management, I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where creative ideas are backed by practical skills and attention to detail. I have a strong track record of producing engaging content across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Spotify, and am confident behind the camera, in the Adobe Creative Suite, and when working with talent. I would be excited to bring my experience and energy to a creative team.…I'm a confident and performance-driven creative with a strong background in podcast and video production. I have experience across content strategy, production, optimisation, and distribution. I love bringing creative concepts to life through the full production process - planning, editing, resting content, creating relationships with clients. I am confident in both creative execution and project management, I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where creative ideas are backed by practical skills and attention to detail. I have a strong track record of producing engaging content across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Spotify, and am confident behind the camera, in the Adobe Creative Suite, and when working with talent. I would be excited to bring my experience and energy to a creative team.

Melissa Jackson

Content Creator, Podcast Producer, Video Editor, +2

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I'm a confident and performance-driven creative with a strong background in podcast and video production. I have experience across content strategy, production, optimisation, and distribution. I love bringing creative concepts to life through the full production process - planning, editing, resting content, creating relationships with clients. I am confident in both creative execution and project management, I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where creative ideas are backed by practical skills and attention to detail. I have a strong track record of producing engaging content across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Spotify, and am confident behind the camera, in the Adobe Creative Suite, and when working with talent. I would be excited to bring my experience and energy to a creative team.…I'm a confident and performance-driven creative with a strong background in podcast and video production. I have experience across content strategy, production, optimisation, and distribution. I love bringing creative concepts to life through the full production process - planning, editing, resting content, creating relationships with clients. I am confident in both creative execution and project management, I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where creative ideas are backed by practical skills and attention to detail. I have a strong track record of producing engaging content across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Spotify, and am confident behind the camera, in the Adobe Creative Suite, and when working with talent. I would be excited to bring my experience and energy to a creative team.

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I’m a confident and performance-driven creative with a strong background in podcast and video production. I have experience across content strategy, production, optimisation, and distribution. I love bringing creative concepts to life through the full production process - planning, editing, resting content, creating relationships with clients.

I am confident in both creative execution and project management, I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where creative ideas are backed by practical skills and attention to detail. I have a strong track record of producing engaging content across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Spotify, and am confident behind the camera, in the Adobe Creative Suite, and when working with talent. I would be excited to bring my experience and energy to a creative team.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Afrikaans

Intermediate

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Executive at We Have A Meeting

September 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Led growth strategy for the company podcast across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok; grew YouTube subscribers from 6,000 to 12,000; grew Instagram from 120 to 2,000 and TikTok from 120 to 2,500; edited and produced long-form podcast episodes and high-performing short-form clips; developed YouTube thumbnail concepts, titles, and hooks to improve CTR and engagement; scheduled, uploaded, and optimised content; analysed keyword performance and platform analytics; filmed and edited video content to support agency marketing efforts; created branded social assets and liaised with podcast guests while producing animated episode trailers.

Content Creator and Podcast Producer at Soup Creative

April 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025

Lead the Podcast Department, overseeing studio bookings, production scheduling, and day-to-day operations. Plan, script, produce, and edit audience-focused podcast content across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube; produce both short-form and long-form video content; design and animate motion graphics; create and implement content for social media distribution using Metricool; manage client communications and coordinate all podcast projects to ensure timely, high-quality delivery; handle budgeting and quoting through Xero; oversee pre-production for branded content and TV commercials; mentor junior team members and manage production workflows; operate professional video and audio equipment; contribute to set and lighting design.

Digital Designer at JCDecaux Africa

April 1, 2018 - February 1, 2021

Created digital assets for Digital Out of Home (DOOH) platforms; managed content and flighting; conducted usability tests on animated projects; defined/visualised creative concepts; guided junior staff; collaborated with artists and content designers to meet client specifications.

Video and Motion Designer at The Armstrong Partnership

September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023

Created motion graphics (lower thirds, titles, 2D animation); edited existing videos and animations; produced video content for B2B clients; colour graded footage; storyboard and animation design; contributed to pitches and set/lighting design.

Freelance Digital Designer at The Other Michael Jackson

March 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021

Improved graphics/images for websites and videos; created infographics for client presentations; collaborated with content creators on site designs; ensured brand identity across designs; delivered presentations and managed client proposals from brief to project completion.