Nicky Belseck

• PUBLICATION: Pharmacy Magazine (www.medicalacademic.co.za)
• Responsible for researching, writing, and sourcing all content included in the magazine
• Edited every article and proofed the final magazine for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance standards, before approving magazine for print
• Developed content strategies and future direction for the magazine
• Developed and optimised online and print strategies to maximise coverage, advertiser funding, and subscriptions
• Supported design team by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production professionals to create Pharmacy Magazine each month
• Worked closely with Pharmacy Magazine sales reps attending client meetings and developing productive relationships with advertisers
• Represented Pharmacy Magazine at conferences and events

• PUBLICATION: Medical Chronicle (www.medicalchronicle.co.za)
• Pursued and developed stories independently covering a range of medical topics with a particular focus on news and profiles
• Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas
• Organised material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity
• Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines
• Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story's subject matter
• Built and maintained positive business relationships with key opinion leaders in the medical industry

• PUBLICATIONS: Randburg Sun, Northcliff Melville Times, Roodepoort Northsider, www.looklocal.co.za www.randburgsun.co.za www.northcliffmelvilletimes.co.za
• Coordinated all content and topics with editors
• Led team of 12 staff writers in production of content for weekly print newspapers and daily online news website
• Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines
• Worked with graphic artists and post-production team members to produce captivating and successful content
• Hired, trained, and provided daily direction for 12-16 employees
• Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers through group and one-on-one meetings
• Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions
• Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments to ensure deadlines adherence
• Collaborated with team to define business requirements for organisational processes, achieve productivity standards and adhere to accuracy standards
• Cultivated and nurtured relationships with customers
• Liaised with printers and distribution department to ensure smooth production and delivery
• Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness
• Implemented brand and demand strategies to meet revenue targets
• Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance
• Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall business growth
• Offered pricing and feature recommendations to management and cross-functional teams
• Reason for leaving: New opportunity presented itself when I was head hunted to take over Pharmacy Magazine

• PUBLICATIONS: Randburg Sun, Northcliff Melville Times, Sandton Chronicle, Fourways Review, Rosebank Killarney Gazette, North Eastern Tribune, Alex News

• PUBLICATIONS: Randburg Sun and Northcliff Melville Times
• Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff
• Assigned stories, led content development meetings and reviewed completed stories to guide execution of concepts and tone
• Managed team of 5 journalists to deliver consistent, accurate, and engaging content
• Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers by group and one-on-one meetings
• Oversaw proofing and layout of the final print publications
• Managed content on both newspapers' websites

• PUBLICATIONS: Randburg Sun, Northcliff Melville Times, Sandton Chronicle, Fourways Review, Rosebank Killarney Gazette, North Eastern Tribune, Alex News
• Brainstormed projects the newspapers could get involved in specific to their communities
• Initiated the roll out and execution of the community projects and the coverage of them in the newspapers and online

• Reason for leaving: To pursue career in journalism and photography

Reason for leaving: Graduated from University

• Reason for leaving: Completed contract