Melissa
Photography, videographer, editor & Brand Visual Storyteller
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About
A content producer with 8 years of experience in selecting, curating and creating travel, lifestyle, commercial, and branded content for media houses and digital platforms
Experience
Social Media Coordinator & Content Creator - Orms
(2026-03)
- Collaborate with marketing teams to develop engaging social media content ideas
- Assist with pre-production planning, shoot coordination, and on-set content capture
- Produce and edit short-form and long-form video content for campaigns
- Capture BTS and lifestyle content during productions
- Write captions aligned with brand tone and campaign objectives
- Schedule and publish content across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn
- Support campaign execution, competitions, and brand collaborations
- Engage with online communities and manage audience interactions
- Research trends and contribute to ongoing content strategy
Camera Floor Assistant - Panavision South Africa
(2024-07 - 2026-03)
- Prepare & test high-end camera equipment for optimal performance
- Assist with gear setup, packaging & shipping for productions
- Provide technical support
- Troubleshoot equipment issues & problem-solve under pressure
- Assist in the technical department (camera builds, mount changes, configs)
- Support camera crews to ensure smooth operations
- Act as second-in-charge, overseeing workflow & team support
Videography, Photography and Editing Intern - Habari Media
(2022-11 - 2024-04)
- Produced and edited visual content for major publications including Getaway, Food & Home, Women & Home, Bona, and Car Magazine
- Captured travel, lifestyle, food, fashion, interiors, and behind-the-scenes content locally and internationally
- Created short-form content optimised for digital and social platforms
- Collaborated with editorial and marketing teams to maintain brand consistency and storytelling quality
Freelance Creative Content Producer - Self-initiated
(2018 - 2021)
Videography | Photography | Editing | Design
- Produce and edit photo and video content for brands, businesses, and events
- Manage the full creative process from concept, filming, and editing to final delivery
- Design visual assets and social media content using Adobe Creative Suite
- Collaborate with clients and talent to create engaging, brand-aligned visuals
- Launched and led a digital magazine passion project, overseeing all creative direction, design, and content production
Camera Trainee - Theodore Roosevelt - Film Afrika
(2020-11 - 2020-12)
- Managed camera equipment and battery inventory, ensuring efficient operations
- Assisted in setting up and tearing down camera rigs on set
- Maintained detailed timesheets for crew scheduling and logistics
Education
Advanced Diploma - Film & Television techniques - City Varsity (2015 - 2018)
Certificate - Screenwriting - UCT in association with GetSmarter (2014 - 2014)
