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Wilmie Klop

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I’m Wilmie Klop, a senior English copywriter and integrated communications specialist with 12+ years’ experience creating clear, culturally aware messaging for audiences across MENA and South Africa.

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I’m Wilmie Klop, a senior English copywriter and integrated communications specialist with 12+ years’ experience creating clear, culturally aware messaging for audiences across MENA and South Africa. I develop campaign concepts and long-form editorial work, and I write across channels including TV, radio, print, out-of-home, YouTube, Meta, and paid media—always aligned to brand tone, the creative route, and measurable marketing goals.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • AfrikaansFluent

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Other

Work experience· 15 roles

SEO Copywriter (Freelance) · Yellow BallOct 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Writes long-form SEO content for UK clients across insurance, tourism, technology and other specialist sectors. Researches and produces detailed articles matched to search intent, while keeping copy aligned to client tone and brand requirements. Naturally incorporates target keywords for readability and editorial quality, and edits/refines for structure, clarity, accuracy and consistency. Adapts writing for technical, regulated and consumer-facing topics.

Senior English Copywriter (Integrated Campaigns) · Living Room DubaiAug 2024 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos

Developed English-language campaign concepts and multi-channel copy for major brands across the MENA region. Created English copy for Standard Chartered MEN A and Emirates Development Bank across paid media, print, social and digital channels; wrote integrated campaign and brand communications for RTA Dubai, Zed and Explore TECH. Produced video scripts for YouTube, Meta and other digital platforms, and collaborated with creative, design, strategy and account teams from initial concept through final delivery while adapting messaging for regional audiences with cultural awareness and brand consistency.

Senior English Copywriter (MENA Regional Creative Team) · MullenLowe MENANov 2021 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Worked within MullenLowe MENA’s regional creative team to develop English-language concepts and copy for major Middle East brands. Led and contributed to campaign conceptual development and written execution across ATL, BTL, digital and social channels. Created English copy for financial products, customer communications, brand campaigns and regional marketing initiatives; adapted copy for different MENA audiences while maintaining clarity, cultural awareness and brand consistency. Supported translation and regional adaptation with multilingual creative and account teams, and refined work based on internal and client feedback.

Senior Freelance Copywriter and Creative ConsultantNov 2020 – Nov 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo
ATL Copywriter (Freelance) · 99CFeb 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos
Writer and Proofreader (Freelance) · Associated Media PublishingSep 2018 – Jan 2019 · 5 mos
Lead Conceptual Copywriter · PolitburoMar 2018 – Sep 2018 · 7 mos
Mid-Level Copywriter · Angle OrangeJun 2017 – Feb 2018 · 9 mos

Education

Copywriting Diploma (honours) · AA School of Advertising2014 – 2016
Social Media Short Course · GetSmarter2017

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