Nicola Jenvey

Copywriter, editor and freelance financial journalist

Quality-driven editor with superior attention to detail and meet stringent deadlines. Superior proficiency in writing guidelines and captions.

Results-focused copy editor with more than 20 years of experience and expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing and publishing tailored content.

Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities with forward-thinking approach. Track record for obtaining coveted interviews and capturing breaking stories.

Professional editor with track record of delivering high-quality content and ensuring grammatical precision. Adept managing deadlines, refining manuscripts and enhancing readability.

Personable and detail-focused individual with talent for crafting compelling narratives and ensuring content clarity. Possesses deep understanding of grammar (British and American) and syntax, combined with strong editing and proofreading skills. Committed to enhancing readability and overall quality.

Developed strong analytical and communication skills in high-paced editorial setting and offers a strong foundation in language and communication.

Ready to use and develop writing and analytical skills in any role.

Experienced content editor and manager, ensuring consistent quality and accuracy. Uses deep understanding of language mechanics and editorial workflows to enhance content.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• Professional membership - South African Freelancers Association
• Highway Wine Society membership including 12 years on committee (three as cellarmaster and five as chairman)

I have been an avid bird watcher since 2015 and spent countless happy hours in the bush, mountains and national and provincial game parks across South Africa and at sea adding new bird sightings to my list. I have been on three pelagic birding cruises including two to Marion Island, South Africa's weather station in the Southern Ocean.

I have pursued an interest in wine since 1991 where I represented Rhodes University at the intervarsity wine-tasting competition against the University of Port Elizabeth. I have been a member of the Highway Wine Society (HWS) since 1993; its offshoot by-invitation group 20/20 from 2000 until Covid-19 forced the group to disband and the Westville Wine Society since 2024.

I spent 12 years on the HWS committee; five as chairman and three as cellarmaster. Unfortunately, circumstances prevented me from finishing my diploma from the Cape Wine Academy.

I was The Mercury wine writer for 18 years until managerial changes and cost-cutting ended that relationship. During that period I reported on numerous high-profile events including the prestigious Nederburg Auction and the Cape Winemakers' Guild Auction.