Sarah Jayne Portelli

Sarah Jayne Portelli Zagreb 10000, Croatia | --SEO blog writing / Content writing / Copy writing / Script writing / Website copy re-writing / Press Releases Versatile and professional freelance writer, experienced in content and copywriting for multiple clients. Predominantly working within the commercial and marketing industries, with an interest in the arts and creative fields. An understanding of efficient time management leads to prompt delivery of projects. Recognized for lateral thinking, flexibility in hours of work, versatility and dedication to the craft. Career Highlights: Successfully had personal articles published on Huffington Post, Daily Life Magazine, Feminartsy, Cattitude Daily and WHAM Malta. EXPERIENCE Content & Copy Writing Soundview Media Partners The Sound View Indie Film Digest • • • • • • • Watch indie films Write a concise and fair 275-300 word review Edit and proofread reviews Issue a film rating utilising a guide specified by client Deliver review before/on a set deadline Liaise with the editor when needed Invoice company independently Temple Magazine Issue 8, Malta • • • • • January 2022 Researched and interviewed the subject Recorded and transcribed the interview Creatively wrote a 1000 word article Edited and proof-red article before submission Worked to a tight deadline BBSA Marketing, London • • • • • • April 2021– current Jan 2021– Jul 2021 Re-writing and editing of start-up business plans Re-writing invitation letter templates and company emails Re-writing and editing of website copy Re-writing and editing of brochure content Re-writing and editing of client service testimonials for brochure Re-writing and editing of Resume biographies for clients Vibe FM Radio, Malta • Commercial scriptwriter for local advertisements based on clients' briefs. Feb 2018 – current Blog Writer Jan 2015 – current Freelance, Australia, US and Malta • Pitch freelance articles to lifestyle websites for publication Writer, Director, Producer, Vlogger, Marketing Manager Nexus Production Group • • • • • • • • • • • • • Jan 2013 – current Script writer for ongoing projects Film producing Design and build the NPG website on Squarespace Content writer for the NPG website Content writer for the NPG Newsletter, designed on MailChimp Write monthly blogs related to film and entrepreneurship Write press releases Write grant applications Design media kits and sponsor desks for NPG the films using Canva Write and send emails to media Write short stories for script development Write rehearsal notes improvisation dot points and character breakdowns for actors All social media marketing tasks, including designing marketing posts using Canva Curator, Writer & Administrator Made in Melbourne Film Festival, Melbourne, Australia • • • • • • • • • • Jan 2012 – Dec 2016 Wrote grant applications to secure funding Handled marketing on social media Wrote press releases for the upcoming festival Researched and wrote emails for distribution to press sites and potential sponsors Wrote and sent out acceptance and rejection emails to the entrants Maintained the MIMFF website and wrote the news section regularly Conducted admin tasks on the festival week Art directed the yearly poster design Hosted the event and looking after sponsors on the event days/nights Ran a successful newsletter using MailChimp Freelance Writer, Journalist, Photographer Trash Baggery, Sydney, Australia • • • • Jan 2011– Dec 2012 Attended public and private events, interviewed talent or business owner articles on the event for publishing by the site Note-taking at the events Wrote articles for online publication Photographed relevant people and aspects of the event to match the article