Writing blog posts and profile articles for Open Polytechnic, eCampus and NZIE
I have experience writing blog posts and profile learner stories for Open Polytechnic, eCampus NZ and New Zealand Institute of Education (NZIE).
Scott Donaldson
About Me
My name is Scott Donaldson and I am a Communications professional.
Scott helped us set up and run our social media platform. He was very professional, responsive, knew his stuff and helped us a lot.
"Scott was easy to work with and delivered a very readable, attention-catching article as well as providing us with invaluable insight and advice on our communications as a whole. I look forward to working with him again!"
I have been working in the media for 20 years in a mixture of permanent, freelance and contract roles for Canoe Racing NZ, eCampus NZ, Open Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga, New Zealand Institute of Education, Rugby News, Stuff, Nelson City Council, Testrugby.com, Consumer NZ and Super Rugby Tips among others.
See examples of my work below.
Canoe Racing NZ
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Content writing for Canoe Racing NZ
Writing website content for the NZ Sprint Nationals at Lake Karapiro.
Covering events and sporting competitions
I can provide coverage of local, national and international events including written content, interviews and social media photos and videos.
Direct email marketing content
Our Nelson email newsletter
Nelson City Council
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Managing, writing, editing and creating content for publications and online
I have written for a number of printed and online publications including Stuff, Our Nelson, Consumer and Super Rugby Tips.
Content creation - videos and images for social media posts
My experience includes taking photos and creating short videos for social media to help with storytelling.
Social media management and setting up accounts across different channels
Social media management and setting up accounts on a number of different channels
Writing media releases that get traction
Having worked in the media, I know what should be included in a media release to make it newsworthy and ensure it gets picked up by the media.
Stuff
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Opinion and blog piece writing - on local, national and international issues
I have written a large number of opinion and blog pieces on a wide range of topics.
My background
My name is Scott Donaldson and I am a Communications professional.
I have been working in the media for more than 20 years in a mixture of permanent, freelance, and contract roles.
- Communications and Social Media Specialist at eCampus NZ and Open Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga
- Content Writer for Canoe Racing NZ
- Freelance Writer for Rugby News
- Communications expert for Institute for Collaborative Working NZ and Ruah Language
- Marketing blog and profile content writer for NZ Institute of Education
- Communications Adviser - Digital and Editorial at Nelson City Council
- Content writer for Last Word
- Contributed articles and sponsored copywriting to Library Life, Builders and Contractors, Nelson App and Contact Pharmacy Guild.
- Communications Professional for Resilience Room
- Content Editor for Small Living
- Sports reporter for Stuff
- Owner and editor at Super Rugby Tips
- International Communications Analyst at Yachay City in Ecuador
- Researcher, writer and verifier at Consumer NZ
- Contributing writer for Testrugby.com, Fans Unite and Travel and Lifestyle Magazine.
- 3rd and 8th placings in Oceania at AIPS Sports Media Awards in 2024.
- TP McLean Awards Regional Finalist 2016.
How can I help you?
- Communication that pops!
- Content writing and storytelling, including profiles for your business, media releases, blogs, opinion pieces, features and articles with SEO guidelines.
- Helping your business reach their target audience with key messages.
- Writing, managing, producing and editing content and publications.
- Social media management and setting up profiles on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
- Creating social media calendars and content schedules
- Communications plans, social media and marketing strategies
- Covering events and sporting matches including content writing, interviews and social media posts, photos and videos.
- Email marketing newsletters and surveys using digital channels
- Market research and analysis.
For casual, freelance, contract or permanent roles please contact me at scottdonaldsoncommunications@gmail.com
I have affordable rates for all budgets.