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Melina Brum

Melina Brum

Content Writer and Editor
Niagara Falls, Ontario
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About Melina Brum:

Candidate with a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences. Experience with content writing, editing, digital marketing, communications, social media, sales, luxury, fashion, and customer service. 

Possesses excellent multi-tasking skills with a proven record for performing well under pressure. Exemplary problem-solving and organizational skills. 

Experience

Associate Editor

 
 

Narcity Media - Ontario

February 2022 to Present

  • Work with high-profile brands (i.e. Budweiser, Taco Bell, Subway, Sol Cuisine, McDonald's).
  • Adapts to and successfully fulfills client requests.
  • Meets editorial standards.
  • Matches the tone of different brands.
  • Proofreads, fact-checks, and edits content according to company guidelines and client requests.
  • Sources photos and utilizes social media marketing skills.
  • Adapts to new platforms.
  • Uses platforms like ClickUp, Slack, and Google Drive.
  • Encourages optimal engagement by providing top-notch content.

Sponsored Content Writer

 
 

Narcity Media - Toronto, ON

June 2020 to Present

  • Turns the brand's key messages into a story.
  • Matches the brand's tone.
  • Works with high profile clients.
  • Works collaboratively with Sponsored Content (Studio) department.
  • Adapts to and successfully fulfills the client's requests.
  • Utilizing social media marketing skills.
  • Title pitching, social media caption pitching, cover photo pitching.
  • Photo sourcing.
  • Writes informative, advertorial, custom, and listicle articles.
  • Adapts to new platforms.
  • Provides ponsored content for various widely recognized brands (ie. KFC, Cadbury, Taco Bell, Hello Fresh, etc).

Key Holder

 
 

RUDSAK - Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

October 2017 to Present

  • Dress mannequins for displays.
  • Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
  • Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
  • Receive and ship transfer orders.
  • Provide excellent customer service to clients, in-store, and via phone and e-mail.
  • Commission-based sales floor.
  • Work as a team with co-workers.
  • Strengthen leadership and customer service skills.
  • Assist in training and managing sales associates.
  • Cash handling on POS systems.
  • Resolve situations effectively and efficiently.
  • Assist in managing day-to-day business operations.

Content Writer

 
 

Honest Brand Reviews - Toronto, ON

April 2021 to June 2021

  • Work from home, independently.
  • Creates thorough ~2,500-word brand reviews.
  • Researches customer reviews.
  • Actively incorporates SEO keywording.
  • Writes content that answers readers' questions about companies and their products, values, and origin.
  • Uses a conversational yet informative tone.
  • Reviews and corrects any content errors.

Editorial Intern

 
 

See Girl Work - Toronto, ON

July 2020 to April 2021

  • Works independently.
  • Presents article pitches to the editor.
  • Reviews and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following formatting guidelines.
  • Researches and analyzes background information related to stories in order to be able to provide accurate information.
  • Advertises articles on social media.
  • Writes about various lifestyle, fashion, and wellness topics.

Digital Writer

 
 

HOLR Magazine - Toronto, ON

June 2019 to April 2020

  • Selects photographs to illustrate the material.
  • Assists in laying out material for publication.
  • Reviews and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following formatting guidelines.
  • Researches and analyzes background information related to stories in order to be able to provide accurate information.
  • Checks reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.
  • Develops content ideas, considering audience appeal.
  • Presents article pitches to the editor.
  • Advertises articles on social media platforms.
  • Adapts language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
  • Writes articles for fashion campaigns and limited edition collections.
  • Works independently from home.

Lifestyle Writing Intern

 
 

Blysee Magazine - Denver, CO

January 2019 to June 2019

  • Provides responsive service to the company by holding consistent work hours.
  • Develops clear contracts and creates project proposals.
  • Uses social media platforms and advertising services to promote services.
  • Writes blog posts and social media posts, website copy, and articles, carefully proofreading each in order to provide clear and consistent work.
  • Uses email and telephone communication to discuss projects and complete assignments.
  • Writes over 1000-word pieces on mental health, lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, beauty, and self-help categories.

Education

Brock University: Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences

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