After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Media & Visual Studies from UCT in 2003 and a Copywriting Diploma from the Red & Yellow School of Advertising in 2005, I embarked on a dynamic career in the advertising industry, working with some of the world’s most renowned brands.
Senior Copywriter
I’m Trivesh Vassen,
Senior Copywriter
Work Experience
My career began at Joe Public as an intern and junior copywriter in 2006, working on brands like Ocean Basket and Robertson Winery. I then moved to BBDO Cape Town as a junior copywriter, gaining experience with brands such as Nederburg Wines and Goodhope FM. My journey took me through agencies like Zoom Advertising, Ogilvy Cape Town, and J. Walter Thompson, where I honed my skills in copywriting and campaign development for clients like Volkswagen, Smirnoff, and Hungry Lion.
As a freelancer, I’ve worked with numerous clients, including Joe Public, Virgin Active, and The Greenhouse. My recent roles include being a lead writer at 70SIX Marketing for Pam Golding Properties, an online sports and iGaming journalist for OddsSeeker.com and PlayCasino.co.za.
I have a diverse skill set that includes concept generation, social media content, blog articles, editorial articles, advertorials, editing, proofreading, and incorporating SEO keywords. I am also versed in artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT.
When I’m not working
- Enjoy spending time with my dog, family and friends
- Passionate about reading and gaming
- Love exploring new restaurants and cooking at home
- Enjoy playing and watching sports
What I love about what I do
- Crafting compelling stories and messages
- Collaborating with creative teams
- Solving complex problems with innovative solutions
- The thrill of meeting tight deadlines
- Watching ideas come to life in successful campaigns
