I am a writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience in print, television, and online media. My passion for storytelling led me to pursue a film school degree specializing in directing and screenwriting. I have worked on TV promos, print media, and digital marketing campaigns, and I enjoy creating cultural and political commentary through my YouTube channel. I am fascinated by every medium of human expression, whether words, images, or music, and I dedicate my life to exploring this in all its forms. I bring professionalism, creativity, and a strong work ethic to every project I am involved in, aiming to make meaningful contributions to teams and clients.

Warren Michael Holden

I am a writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience in print, television, and online media. My passion for storytelling led me to pursue a film school degree specializing in directing and screenwriting. I have worked on TV promos, print media, and digital marketing campaigns, and I enjoy creating cultural and political commentary through my YouTube channel. I am fascinated by every medium of human expression, whether words, images, or music, and I dedicate my life to exploring this in all its forms. I bring professionalism, creativity, and a strong work ethic to every project I am involved in, aiming to make meaningful contributions to teams and clients.

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I am a writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience in print, television, and online media. My passion for storytelling led me to pursue a film school degree specializing in directing and screenwriting. I have worked on TV promos, print media, and digital marketing campaigns, and I enjoy creating cultural and political commentary through my YouTube channel.

I am fascinated by every medium of human expression, whether words, images, or music, and I dedicate my life to exploring this in all its forms. I bring professionalism, creativity, and a strong work ethic to every project I am involved in, aiming to make meaningful contributions to teams and clients.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance content creator/ editor/ writer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Worked as a copywriter contributing to successful online marketing campaigns with several digital marketing companies. Reviewed website content to maintain high standards of accuracy and ethics. Crafted and perfected various personal and professional writing projects including academic work, speeches, and published autobiographies.
Editor at Screen Africa magazine, Sun-Circle Publishers
December 31, 2016 - July 18, 2025
Edited Screen Africa, a B2B publication for the film and TV industry, maintaining and growing readership, shifting focus from print to online, and expanding the audience beyond South Africa. Worked with in-house and freelance journalists to deliver quality publishing.
Features and Copy Editor at Classicfeel Magazine, DeskLink Media
December 31, 2013 - July 18, 2025
Assisted editor-in-chief with content planning, drew up page plans, briefed contributors, performed copy and sub editing, briefed design and layout departments, wrote features, proofread, performed design and layout work, and managed final checking, corrections, and print proof sign-offs.
Promo Producer at Studio Zoo Broadcast Communications
April 30, 2009 - July 18, 2025
Wrote, directed, and produced short promos for DStv's various TV product offerings. Oversaw production from concept to final delivery, including writing, editing and voice-over recording.
Freelance content creator/ editor/ writer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
As a copywriter working with several digital marketing companies, contributed content to many successful online marketing campaigns. Maintained high standards of accuracy and ethics as a website content reviewer. Crafted and perfected various personal and professional writing projects for a variety of clients, including academic work, speeches, and published autobiographies.
Editor at Screen Africa magazine, Sun-Circle Publishers
December 31, 2016 - July 18, 2025
Served as editor of Screen Africa, a B2B publication for the film and TV industry. Maintained and grew readership while shifting the focus from print to online and expanding the audience beyond South Africa. Worked with a team of in-house and freelance journalists.
Features and Copy Editor at Classicfeel Magazine, DeskLink Media
December 31, 2013 - July 18, 2025
Assisted editor-in-chief with content planning, drew up page-plans, briefed contributors, performed copy and sub editing, briefing the design and layout department. Wrote features, proofread, engaged in some design and layout work, final checking and correcting before print, and signed off printer's proofs.
Promo Producer at Studio Zoo Broadcast Communications
April 30, 2009 - July 18, 2025
Wrote, directed, and produced short promos for DStv's TV product offerings. Oversaw production of each promo from concept through writing, editing, voice-over recording, to final delivery.

Education

BA (Motion Picture Medium) at AFDA
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
Senior Certificate at Roosevelt High School
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

Level 1 ICF-Accredited Coaching Certificate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other