Ian Mugendi
Senior Copywriter | Digital and Content Strategist
Nairobi, Nairobi AreaMember since October 11, 2022
Creative Direction & Team LeadershipIntegrated Campaign DevelopmentBrand Strategy & PositioningDigital Content ArchitectureScriptwriting & StorybuildingCultural Insight DevelopmentPersuasive & Conversion CopywritingStrategy, Research & Editorial Accuracy
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About
Creative and results-driven Senior Copywriter with 5+ years of experience in digital marketing. Proven track record leading content teams, conceptualising integrated Through-The-Line campaigns, and delivering compelling copy across social media, digital ads, and brand collateral. Holds a legal academic background that sharpens precision, research depth, and regulatory awareness in every piece of work.
Experience
Senior Copywriter, Copy Lead - Belva Digital
(2023-07)
- Lead a high-performing team of writers in developing Through-The-Line advertising material for diverse brands across multiple market segments.
- Set the creative tone and quality benchmarks for all copy output, ensuring brand consistency and audience resonance.
- Collaborate with creative directors and designers to deliver integrated campaigns from ideation to final execution.
Copywriter - Oxygene MCL
(2022-01 - 2023-01)
- Created and managed end-to-end digital campaigns for top-tier clients, covering strategy, copywriting, and performance optimisation.
- Conceptualised and developed creative advertising campaigns tailored to distinct client demographics.
- Wrote and scripted advertising material across TV, radio, digital, and print channels.
Associate Creative Director - Mast Digital Africa
(2020-01 - 2023-11)
- Brainstormed content ideas and crafted insightful, data-informed content for digital channels.
- Curated and oversaw quality content for a diverse client portfolio, maintaining brand voice and messaging integrity.
- Provided creative leadership and mentorship to the Creative Department.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Riara University (2015-01 - 2022-12)
Skills
Senior CopywriterDigital and Content Strategist

