Zahrah Mohamed
I'm an avid reader and writer with an interest in all the things that make the world go round. I am passionate about politics and social issues, and understanding how these issues affect groups and individuals. Writing is more than a hobby, and I think that the right words can shape the future.
Experience
TMG Global
Creative Content Specialist
September 2022 - present
Copywriting services for international tech companies, including slogan creation, marketing descriptions, and website copy
Blog and article writing, including editing, and SEO optimization
Website and CMS creation for the company, including consistent CMS use with thrice weekly blog post publishing and the associated social media (Facebook; LinkedIn)
The Debrief Network
Freelance Video Editor
March 2025
Created and edited short-form videos for a news agency
Planned content for social media, optimized social media posts, and provided graphics for additional posts related to the video posts
The Urban Writers
Freelance Writer
July 2021 - present
Writing for clients according to their specific requirements (non-fiction)
An average of 2000 words per day and around 6,000-30,000 words per project as required
The Adamjee Group
Freelance Editor
December 2021
- Editing services for multiple websites, including a security services website, a charity group website, and a website for all the group's services
Amopack Manufacturers
Freelance Editor And Content Creator
April 2021- July 2021
Editing services for educational products, including the rules and cards for a board game and an ebook
Content creation for a business profile
Education
2020 - BA Hons in International Relations and Politics
University of the Witswatersrand
Thesis project on The Impact of Globalization and Transnationals of Western Culture on Eastern Culture: What Role Does Vogue Arabia and Nike Have on Gender Identity Within the Islamic State
2017-2019 - BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Arts with an extra credit in African Insights
2016 - National Senior Certificate
Lenasia Secondary School
Completed matric with a bachelor's pass and four distinctions. Subjects included English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Geography