I'm Georgina, a storyteller at heart: part journalist, part strategist, part editor, and always curious. Beyond refining copy, I shape ideas from rough briefs into clear, engaging narratives. My work spans business and finance, tourism, technology, food and wine, and consumer affairs, delivering everything from B2B thought leadership to B2C campaigns for SMEs, agencies, NGOs, multinationals and universities. Today I focus on strategic content and ghostwriting for agencies and other clients.

Georgina Marie Crouth

I'm Georgina, a storyteller at heart: part journalist, part strategist, part editor, and always curious. Beyond refining copy, I shape ideas from rough briefs into clear, engaging narratives. My work spans business and finance, tourism, technology, food and wine, and consumer affairs, delivering everything from B2B thought leadership to B2C campaigns for SMEs, agencies, NGOs, multinationals and universities. Today I focus on strategic content and ghostwriting for agencies and other clients.

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I’m Georgina, a storyteller at heart: part journalist, part strategist, part editor, and always curious.

Beyond refining copy, I shape ideas from rough briefs into clear, engaging narratives. My work spans business and finance, tourism, technology, food and wine, and consumer affairs, delivering everything from B2B thought leadership to B2C campaigns for SMEs, agencies, NGOs, multinationals and universities. Today I focus on strategic content and ghostwriting for agencies and other clients.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Content Writer & Strategist at Irvine Partners
January 1, 2025 - November 16, 2025
Content Writer & Strategist at a creative communications agency; responsible for client content strategy, articles, press releases and social-media campaigns.
Associate Editor & Reporter at Daily Maverick / Business Maverick
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Managed business content and newsletters for a large national audience; researched and wrote features on business, policy and consumer issues; improved editorial workflow and audience engagement.
Commissioner (Part-time) at Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Applied consumer-protection and communications expertise to resolve disputes, draft rulings and ensure public information was clear and accessible.
Freelance Writer & Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
March 1, 2006 - November 16, 2025
Provide writing, editing and content strategy to agencies and companies in finance, tourism and media. Ghostwrite articles, reports and thought-leadership for senior executives. Advise brands on tone of voice, messaging and narrative copy.
Freelance Writer & Editor at Freelance
March 1, 2006 - November 16, 2025
Provide writing, editing and content strategy to agencies and companies in finance, tourism and media. Ghostwrite articles, reports and thought-leadership for senior executives. Advise brands on tone of voice, messaging and narrative consistency.
Journalist at Independent Media
March 1, 2005 - September 1, 2014
Copy editor, reporter and page designer.
Consumer editor (contract) at Independent media
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2022
Consumer and personal finance writer. My work was syndicated across multiple outlets.
Content Writer & Strategist at Irvine Partners, Creative Communications Agency
January 1, 2025 - Present
Plan, write and edit content for corporate clients, including thought leadership, articles, communication strategies, press releases and social-media campaigns.
Associate Editor & Reporter at Daily Maverick / Business Maverick
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Managed business content and newsletters for a large national audience. Researched and wrote features on business, policy and consumer issues. Improved editorial workflow and strengthened audience engagement.
Commissioner (Part-time) at Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Applied consumer-protection and communication expertise to resolve disputes, draft rulings and ensure public information was clear and accessible.

Education

BSocSci (Sociology & Political Philosophy) at University of Cape Town
January 3, 1994 - December 15, 1997
Psychology (Third Year) at University of Cape Town
January 1, 1999 - December 15, 1999
BSocSc (Sociology & Political Philosophy) at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Psychology (Third Year) at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
BA Year 1 (Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy) at University of Port Elizabeth
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Qualifications

WSET Level 2
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Storytelling for Business Success – Alison
October 10, 2025 - November 16, 2025
WSET Level 2 (Wine & Spirits Education Trust)
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Cape Win(e) Academy – Certificate & Wines of the World
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services, Software & Internet