Melissa Reitz

Melissa Reitz is an experienced senior copywriter currently at African Parks Network, where responsibilities include overseeing brand messaging and content development across various platforms. Prior roles include staff writer at Animal Survival International and copywriter at Magnetic Creative. Melissa also has a long history of freelance investigative journalism, focusing on environmental issues, and has contributed to numerous publications as a journalist. Previous experience encompasses assistant editor at CXPRESS Garden Route Newspaper and camera technician in the film industry. Education includes a copy-editing certificate from the University of Cape Town, a non-fiction writing certificate from Penguin Random House, and a journalism diploma from Cape Town College.