Hey! I'm Neil, a Cape Town-based freelancer with a diverse background in copywriting, content creation, illustration and video editing. Over the years, I’ve written everything from editorial pieces and campaign narratives to press releases, e-commerce, social media copy, and product descriptions. I've serviced South African and European clients like C41, Isola Design, Nataal Media, Condé Nast's House & Garden SA, Mail & Guardian, Shelflife, Faithful to Nature, Truth Coffee, Port2Port, Dakotas, Markhams and Sportscene. I’ve also ghostwritten for international blogs on topics like travel, pets and luxury products, and proofread for companies like Verbit. I’m passionate about crafting considered, captivating content and consider myself a versatile writer with a keen eye for detail and a penchant for out-of-the-box thinking. I feel that I could be an asset to your company and would welcome the opportunity to prove this to you, should you be interested in taking me on.

Neil Buchner

Hey! I'm Neil, a Cape Town-based freelancer with a diverse background in copywriting, content creation, illustration and video editing. Over the years, I’ve written everything from editorial pieces and campaign narratives to press releases, e-commerce, social media copy, and product descriptions. I've serviced South African and European clients like C41, Isola Design, Nataal Media, Condé Nast's House & Garden SA, Mail & Guardian, Shelflife, Faithful to Nature, Truth Coffee, Port2Port, Dakotas, Markhams and Sportscene. I’ve also ghostwritten for international blogs on topics like travel, pets and luxury products, and proofread for companies like Verbit. I’m passionate about crafting considered, captivating content and consider myself a versatile writer with a keen eye for detail and a penchant for out-of-the-box thinking. I feel that I could be an asset to your company and would welcome the opportunity to prove this to you, should you be interested in taking me on.

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Hey! I’m Neil, a Cape Town-based freelancer with a diverse background in copywriting, content creation, illustration and video editing.

Over the years, I’ve written everything from editorial pieces and campaign narratives to press releases, e-commerce, social media copy, and product descriptions.

I’ve serviced South African and European clients like C41, Isola Design, Nataal Media, Condé Nast’s House & Garden SA, Mail & Guardian, Shelflife, Faithful to Nature, Truth Coffee, Port2Port, Dakotas, Markhams and Sportscene.

I’ve also ghostwritten for international blogs on topics like travel, pets and luxury products, and proofread for companies like Verbit.

I’m passionate about crafting considered, captivating content and consider myself a versatile writer with a keen eye for detail and a penchant for out-of-the-box thinking.

I feel that I could be an asset to your company and would welcome the opportunity to prove this to you, should you be interested in taking me on.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Content Editor at Sibuya Game Reserve & Bush Lodge
October 1, 2023 - Present
Editing video content for the Sibuya.co.za website, producing engaging wildlife and safari footage for marketing and guest experience.
Freelance Copywriter & Content Writer at Isola Design Group
May 1, 2023 - Present
Writing articles on interior design, architecture and sustainability; researching and pitching articles; drafting newsletters.
Freelance Copywriter & Content Writer at Letterhead
December 1, 2021 - Present
Social media caption writing for travel accounts; blog posts; product descriptions; pitches for articles; website copy.
Freelance Model at Twenty Model Management
November 1, 2016 - Present
Attending modelling castings for local and international designers and fashion houses.
Waiter at De Volkskombuis Restaurant
October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Seasonal contract; setting up the restaurant, taking orders, serving, and handling guest queries.
Freelance Illustrator at Self Employed
May 1, 2017 - Present
Developing an illustrated portfolio, delivering freelance briefs, and marketing artwork to agencies.
Songwriter / Singer / Guitarist at PXLS Band
February 1, 2017 - March 31, 2020
Social media marketing for the band; live performances at venues; songwriting and recording; festival appearances.
Illustration Intern at BeWilder.TV
March 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017
Attending client briefs; designing scamps for murals and advertising campaigns.

Education

GED – International High School Diploma at Newberry House Montessori School, Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Grade 8-9 at Newberry House Montessori School, Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

FOH / Restaurant Service / Waiter Training
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Journalism Workshop – New Media Publishing / Mikateko Media
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Stellenbosch Visual Arts Eisteddfod Gold Medal
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Education
    paper A Taste of 2026 | Getaway
    Editorial restaurant guide article I wrote for Getaway Magazine, rounding up the most hotly tipped new eateries in South Africa article hospitality food fine-dining editorial
    paper Patterns of Change: An Interview With Lezanne Viviers and Sindiso Khumalo
    Profile piece for YourLuxuryAfrica about two internationally recognised South African sustainable fashion designers. article fashion editorial sustainabilty
    paper Crafting a Legacy: In Conversation with Giacomo Moor | C41
    Editorial profile piece I wrote about designer Giacomo Moor for Italy's C41 print magazine. article pdf editorial writer