Hi, my name is Nick. I enjoy words, sounds, and ideas. I'd love to create some for you. I have extensive experience as a lead copywriter in various dynamic markets, working with prominent brands such as Microsoft, Google, PlayStaton, HSBC, Emirates and more. I'm passionate about creative storytelling, marketing strategy, sound design, music production, and digital media. I also bring my musical talents to the table, with 20+ years of experience as a musician and producer. I'm currently based in Dubai but open to relocating internationally.…

Nicholas Leibrandt

Hi, my name is Nick. I enjoy words, sounds, and ideas. I'd love to create some for you. I have extensive experience as a lead copywriter in various dynamic markets, working with prominent brands such as Microsoft, Google, PlayStaton, HSBC, Emirates and more. I'm passionate about creative storytelling, marketing strategy, sound design, music production, and digital media. I also bring my musical talents to the table, with 20+ years of experience as a musician and producer. I'm currently based in Dubai but open to relocating internationally.…

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Hi, my name is Nick. I enjoy words, sounds, and ideas. I’d love to create some for you.

I have extensive experience as a lead copywriter in various dynamic markets, working with prominent brands such as Microsoft, Google, PlayStaton, HSBC, Emirates and more.

I’m passionate about creative storytelling, marketing strategy, sound design, music production, and digital media. I also bring my musical talents to the table, with 20+ years of experience as a musician and producer.

I’m currently based in Dubai but open to relocating internationally.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Copywriter at Wunderman Thompson Dubai
July 31, 2019 - July 15, 2021
Copy, concept & presentation across a variety of brands including Microsoft, Bose, HSBC, Emirates Skywards, Tefal, Moulinex, ADCB, Imkan and Jotun.
Senior Copywriter at Elevator Agency
June 30, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Copy, concept, presentation, execution. Some social media.
Senior Copywriter at Havas Boondoggle
April 30, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Concept generation and content creation for a variety of EU brands via liaison with the Havas Boondoggle team in Leuven, Belgium.
Copywriter + SM Manager at Derrick Communications
January 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Copywriting, scriptwriting, radio, TV, print, social, digital, social media.
Radio Host at 2oceansvibe Radio
January 31, 2015 - July 30, 2025
Radio programme, scripting, playlisting, presenting.
Copywriter + SM Manager at Cow Africa
November 30, 2013 - July 30, 2025
Copy, concept, print, digital, radio Social: content creation, community management, strategy.
Copywriter + SM Manager at Purple Cow Agency
December 31, 2011 - July 30, 2025
Copy: SEO copy, subbing, proofreading, editing. Social: content creation, planning, strategy, community management.
Copywriter at Mxit Instant Messenger
September 30, 2009 - July 30, 2025
Copy, branding, concept, social, platform copy.
Senior Copywriter at Wunderman Thompson Dubai
July 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025
Copy, concept and presentation across a variety of brands including Microsoft, Bose, HSBC, Emirates Skywards, Tefal, Moulinex, ADCB, Imkan, and Jotun.
Senior Copywriter at Elevator Agency
June 30, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Responsibilities included copy, concept, presentation, execution, and some social media.
Senior Copywriter at Havas Boondoggle
April 30, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Concept generation and content creation for a variety of EU brands via liaison with the Havas Boondoggle team in Leuven, Belgium.
Copywriter + SM Manager at Derrick Communications
January 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Copywriting, scriptwriting, radio, TV, print, social media, and digital content creation.
Radio Host at 2oceansvibe Radio
January 31, 2015 - July 30, 2025
Radio programme scripting, playlisting, and presenting on a part-time basis.
Copywriter + SM Manager at Cow Africa
November 30, 2013 - July 30, 2025
Copy, concept, print, digital, radio social content creation, community management, and strategy.
Copywriter + SM Manager at Purple Cow Agency
December 31, 2011 - July 30, 2025
SEO copy, subbing, proofreading, editing. Social content creation, planning, strategy, and community management.
Copywriter at Mxit Instant Messenger
September 30, 2009 - July 30, 2025
Copy, branding, concept, social media, and platform copywriting.
Copy & Concept Director at House of Comms
July 20, 2021 - Present
Head of Copy and Concept at House of Comms integrated marketing agency, Dubai.

Education

Matric Exemption at Parel Vallei
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Cambridge A-Levels at Parel Vallei
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Matric Exemption at Parel Vallei
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Cambridge Int. A Levels at Parel Vallei
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

Adobe CS Masters Course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Digital Marketing Certificate
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Dale Carnegie Business Communication Course
July 30, 2015 - July 30, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality

Skills

Experience Level