Writing Consultant

Freelance Writing Consultant & Editor

Senior freelance writing consultant and editor with 15+ years’ experience supporting corporates, agencies, public sector organisations, and professional bodies.

I specialise in annual reports, annual performance reports, and institutional publications, with a strong track record in editing complex, long-form documents that require clarity, consistency, and sound editorial judgement. My work sits at the intersection of language, structure, and strategy — strengthening narrative while maintaining governance and reporting standards.

Alongside report work, I provide editorial support across:

Research, policy, and organisational reports

Conference scribing and post-event reporting (including government and industry forums)

Stakeholder-facing publications and B2B content

Academic and professional long-form documents

I am experienced in working with multiple stakeholders, tight deadlines, and sensitive content, and I bring a calm, methodical approach to high-stakes editorial projects.

Skills

Writing consultancy (clarifying ideas, shaping arguments, strengthening narrative)
Senior editorial judgement (what stays, what goes, what needs re-thinking)
Structural editing (flow, logic, coherence, hierarchy)
Substantive editing (argument, tone, clarity, consistency)
Language and copy editing (grammar, syntax, precision)

Experience

Senior writing consultant, editor, and mentor with 15+ years’ experience delivering high-quality editorial and reporting work across institutional, corporate, academic, and professional services environments. Experienced in both embedded and freelance roles, working with multiple stakeholders, tight deadlines, and complex subject matter.

Institutional & Reporting Experience

Edited annual reports and annual performance reports for organisational and institutional clients
Reviewed and strengthened long-form reports aligned to strategy, governance, and performance indicators
Ensured consistency, clarity, and narrative cohesion across multi-author documents
Edited research, policy, and organisational reports for public, private, and not-for-profit clients
Worked on stakeholder-facing documentation requiring high editorial accuracy and discretion

Conferences, Events & Knowledge Capture

Served as conference scribe at industry, government, and sector-specific events
Captured live discussions, panel sessions, and keynote addresses
Produced consolidated post-event reports for distribution to stakeholders and decision-makers
Conducted interviews and translated verbal input into structured, publication-ready content

Editorial & Publishing Experience

Led and delivered editorial work for industry publications and professional magazines
Edited and commissioned articles, maintaining strong editorial and brand standards
Covered industry briefings and conferences, producing executive-facing editorial
Worked across B2B, HR, leadership, events, and professional services sectors

Academic & Long-Form Editing Experience

Edited Master’s and PhD theses across multiple disciplines
Provided structural, substantive, and language editing support
Worked with complex arguments, research methodologies, and academic conventions
Supported writers through clarity, coherence, and confidence-building

Teaching, Mentoring & Leadership Experience

Lecturer in copywriting at a tertiary institution
Senior mentor within a professional guild, supporting early-career editors
Designed mentoring frameworks and remote learning programmes
Provided structured feedback, coaching, and skills development

Details

Province:Gauteng
City:Randburg
Job level:Management (Snr - Executive, 5+ yrs)


Posted on 29 Jan 20:06, Closing date 28 Nov