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Shalane Lauren Moodley

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I’m Shalane Lauren Moodley, an experienced copywriter and editor who enjoys turning information into clear, engaging content.

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I’m Shalane Lauren Moodley, an experienced copywriter and editor who enjoys turning information into clear, engaging content. I’ve worked across journalism, media monitoring, and digital writing—drafting readable summaries, editing articles and press releases, and creating web and social media content for local and UK-based brands.

I’m especially passionate about accuracy, context, and audience-friendly writing. From proofing spelling and grammar to managing priorities and supporting clients through campaigns and content queries, I bring a calm, detail-focused approach—whether I’m ghostwriting books, writing SEO content, or supporting teams as a senior copywriter and editor.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 13 roles

Copywriter (temporary) · East Coast RadioAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Wrote advertising copy for on-air broadcast segments, supporting campaign messaging with clear, audience-focused scripts.

Proofreader (remote) · Briefly NewsOct 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Edited news posts to ensure alignment with platform policy (Facebook), improving clarity, accuracy, and readability while maintaining consistency with editorial requirements.

Content Writer · Yiya KudeAug 2021 – Jan 2022 · 6 mos

Created SEO content for websites, blogs, and apps for a software development business, collaborating to produce search-friendly, well-structured copy that supported product and content goals.

Ghostwriter · The Urban WritersJan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo
English Language Tutor · MPC Pearsons Publishers (Smarthinking)Dec 2020 – Jul 2021 · 8 mos
Freelance Copywriter · Infinity Durban ContentSep 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Editor / Senior Copywriter / Social Media · Genesis Media GroupSep 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Client Relations Management (live chat/voice support) · Azura MediaApr 2016 – Jun 2016 · 3 mos

Education· 8

Bachelor of Arts (BA) · University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban2007 – 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English Language 1/English 2/Media 2/Media 3 · UNISA, Durban2006
B(Hons) - Media Studies (Mass Communication Theory and related modules) · UNISA, Durban2010 – 2012
Media Management, Policy & Regulation (completed module) · UNISA2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Driving licence (Code 08)2030 – 2026
Microsoft Office (course-based training)2021
Inbound HubSpot (course-based training)2021

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