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I'm an enthusiastic media and communications graduate with a strong passion for social media, content creation, and audience engagement. I bring hands-on experience managing personal and third-party social media accounts, with a focus on growth and creativity. I'm adaptable and growth-oriented, thriving in diverse teams and international environments, having lived and studied across South Africa, Germany, and the UK. I'm driven, creative, and always eager to learn, and I'm committed to contributing fresh ideas and energy to every project I join.…I'm an enthusiastic media and communications graduate with a strong passion for social media, content creation, and audience engagement. I bring hands-on experience managing personal and third-party social media accounts, with a focus on growth and creativity. I'm adaptable and growth-oriented, thriving in diverse teams and international environments, having lived and studied across South Africa, Germany, and the UK. I'm driven, creative, and always eager to learn, and I'm committed to contributing fresh ideas and energy to every project I join.

Ben Andette Sambo

Video Editor, Social Media Manager, Content Creator, +4

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I'm an enthusiastic media and communications graduate with a strong passion for social media, content creation, and audience engagement. I bring hands-on experience managing personal and third-party social media accounts, with a focus on growth and creativity. I'm adaptable and growth-oriented, thriving in diverse teams and international environments, having lived and studied across South Africa, Germany, and the UK. I'm driven, creative, and always eager to learn, and I'm committed to contributing fresh ideas and energy to every project I join.…I'm an enthusiastic media and communications graduate with a strong passion for social media, content creation, and audience engagement. I bring hands-on experience managing personal and third-party social media accounts, with a focus on growth and creativity. I'm adaptable and growth-oriented, thriving in diverse teams and international environments, having lived and studied across South Africa, Germany, and the UK. I'm driven, creative, and always eager to learn, and I'm committed to contributing fresh ideas and energy to every project I join.

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I’m an enthusiastic media and communications graduate with a strong passion for social media, content creation, and audience engagement. I bring hands-on experience managing personal and third-party social media accounts, with a focus on growth and creativity.
I’m adaptable and growth-oriented, thriving in diverse teams and international environments, having lived and studied across South Africa, Germany, and the UK. I’m driven, creative, and always eager to learn, and I’m committed to contributing fresh ideas and energy to every project I join.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Social Media Management at Taara Quest

January 1, 2024 - June 17, 2024

Responsible for content planning and brainstorming, monitoring analytics and reporting, community engagement including handling comments and direct messages, video editing using tools like Hailouai, Runway, and Replicate, as well as post scheduling and management of social media content.

Content Marketing/SEO Intern at Global Commerce Media GmbH

February 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023

Conducted statistical research, developed SEO content marketing strategies, managed company projects, improved content creation and updating processes, and created statistical infographics to support company goals.

Instagram Content Creator at Fitnesswithbena

January 1, 2022 - June 17, 2024

Created Instagram content including reel and video editing; focused on brand marketing, account growth, and influencer marketing within the fitness niche.

Freelance Researcher at Via Transportation

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Conducted primary and secondary research on autonomous vehicles with a focus on public acceptance; developed solutions, planned timeline activities over four months, and presented research findings to lead personnel.

Freelance Concept Store Creation at ALEXA Shopping Centre GmbH

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Solved and identified conceptual problems, performed competitor and customer analysis with KPI usage, planned business activities including budgeting and risk management, and led team building activities to enhance team relationships.

Creative Design and Branding at Cancel Me Podcast

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Managed social media accounts, designed picture content, and executed social media marketing strategies to enhance branding.

Finance Intern at Timekeeper Holdings

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Handled social media posting, supported finance department with SAGE accounting system tasks including inventory recording, and performed administrative duties.

Freelance Social Media Manager at Taara Quest

January 1, 2024 - Present

Freelance social media management including content marketing, SEO, content planning, brainstorming, analytics, monitoring and reporting, community engagement (comments/ DMs), video editing, and posting scheduling; developing and implementing content strategies and working with collaborators on existing company projects. References: Luise Frohberg.

Content Marketing / SEO Intern

February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Content Planning / Brainstorming; Analytics; Monitoring & Reporting; Community Engagement (Comments / DMs); Video Editing (Ha ilou ai, Runway, Repl ic ate); Posting scheduling and management.

Marketing Manager at Ben Andette Sambo

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Managed marketing activities, branding, and campaigns; growth-focused content creation and audience engagement for personal brand.