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Member since: Apr 18, 2019
Completed Job: 9
About Me
Hi Hiring Manager,
Jaja Ismail from Malaysia, native Malay writer cum editor, translator and copy writer. I have 22 years of experience that will include article writing for editorial and advertorial, website content and translation, subtitles for movie, songs and TV progs, social media content specifically for copy captions and headings also script writing for short videos.
I am a fast leaner, easily fit to any new work system and deadline oblige. Submit on time with at least 99% clean copies.
I am also a language reviewer for some companies spefically for Malay language. I reviewed medical terms for Abbot Medical (brochures and labels), tourism Singapore, National Library Singapore and many more.
Besides that, I am servicing clients with story telling caption and copies for their social media page. I've worked with some clients, to name a few : Antabax, Maggi, Nestle, Minyak Masak ALIF, Kuki Fondue, Mohd Chan Abdullah and many more. Not only that I will help to target their niche, but also to boast their branding by preparing copies that is suitable for their audience.
Current Status
Self Employed
Language
Spoken
English
Malay
Written
Malay
English
Working Experience
5 Dec, 2023 - 19 Dec, 2023
Script writer (Malay)
Wonda Coffee, Kuala Lumpur
Company Type
Other
Position
Senior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Script Writer
For radio ads - Wonda Coffee
1 Aug, 2023 - Current
Academic Proofread
Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Company Type
Other
Position
Senior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Proofreader
Examine written content for grammatical and typographical errors.
Consult with writers and editors to identify how individual texts in a document should be composed.
To find errors or omissions, compare typeset proofs to the source document.
Check that the page numbers are in the correct order and are not repeated or omitted.
Examine documents to check that chapter titles correspond to the table of contents.
Use standard symbols that are recognised by printing and publishing firms.
Mark highlighted revisions by editors/authors and ensure they are reflected on the master set proof.
Reread written text to ensure consistency in document structure and content.
1 Aug, 2023 - 31 Oct, 2023
Proofreader
Kementerian Ekonomi Malaysia, Putrajaya
Company Type
Other
Position
Senior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Proofreader
Adapted existing translations to meet style guidelines.
Produced a daily output of 1500-3000 translated words per day.
Obtained information on appropriate terms, phrases and words from specialist dictionaries.
Inspected translations word-for-word for grammar and spelling faults.
Maintained focus under pressure to deliver accurate translation services.
Reason of resign
Contract job
12 Nov, 2022 - 28 Feb, 2023
Freelance Digital Marketing & Branding Copywriter
Media Clique Sdn Bhd, Bangsar, KL
Company Type
Other
Position
Senior
Specification
Digital Media
Roles
Social Media Executive
I craft social media copies, scripts (for voice over) and also storyboard ideas and copies for the clients. The clients are from different template of approach.
Reason of resign
Contract work
12 Jul, 2022 - 12 Nov, 2022
Editor and article analyst
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Malaysia, Putrajaya
Company Type
Multinational Corporation
Position
Senior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Editor
UNDP Sustainabily and Innovation Report for 2022. It was launched by Ismail Sabri (then PM Malaysia). I am in charge to analysed the articles in Malay language, to make sure the quality of the translation and also the flow of the pages.
Reason of resign
Contract work
1 Jun, 2021 - 30 Nov, 2023
Head writer
Felda Ventures Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur
Company Type
Public Listed Company
Position
Senior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Editor
I am the head writer for Felda Annual Report 2020. The annual report is in Bahasa Melayu and I am in charge in crafting 100% of the report content except for financial report.
Reason of resign
Contract work
12 Jan, 2020 - 12 Jun, 2020
Freelance BM translator
Spritzer Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Company Type
Multinational Corporation
Position
Senior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Translator
Spritzer Malaysia is launching its first Silica content mineral water. And the website in bilingual is to create awareness of the campaign. I am in charge for the whole BM version of the website
Reason of resign
Contract work
12 Jan, 2015 - Current
Freelance Malay Language Reviewer
Lingua Technologies Inc, Bangkok, Thailand & Singapore
Company Type
Other
Position
Senior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Editor
I am a freelance language reviewer for this international company which I reviewed theor translator's translations.
1 Jan, 2015 - 1 Jan, 2016
Freelance writer
Richworks sdn bhd, Shah alam
Company Type
Other
Position
Fresh / Entry Level
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Translator
Freelance translator, writer and ghostwriter for business books, Facebook postings.
Reason of resign
Contract work
1 Jan, 2001 - 7 Jul, 2012
Senior writer
Kumpulan Media Karangkraf sdn bhd, Shah Alam, Selangor
Company Type
Other
Position
Senior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Journalist / Writer
I was a writer for several magazines
Mingguan Wanita
Bacaria
Remaja
Nona
Esiswa
Reason of resign
I want to proceed with freelancing because i already have kids.
Education
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Major in Journalism
Bachelor's Degree
Mass Communications
5 May, 1998 - 5 May, 2000
Other
Major in Digital Marketing
Short Courses
Advertising/ Media
12 Jan, 2016 - 12 Dec, 2017
Skill Sets
Tools & Software
Additional Information
Owns Transportation
Yes
Owns Laptop
Yes
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