Jess Mackay is a Melbourne-based freelance writer, editor, and content creator. She holds a Fine Arts degree in Creative and Professional Writing, and Journalism, from the Queensland University of Technology.
Jess’ experience in the writing, publishing and media industries includes work as a content writer for Brisbane-based company Candid Content; a blogger, writer, and editor for Gold Coast print publication StartUp Creative, and a feature writer for Us Wayfarers. Jess has also worked as a freelance sub-editor for Sydney publication Rummage Magazine, and as a digital content intern for Brisbane based company Digital Conversations.
Jess has several years experience in learning to create a brand and create content that engages a community – both traditional and online. She hopes to gain more experience in all fields of publishing and content creation.
Jess’ work has been published by various magazines and online platforms including:
- Rummage Magazine (Sydney, 2015)
- QUT Universe Magazine (Brisbane, 2014 & 2015)
- The Urban Developer (Online, 2015)
- Digital Conversations (Online, 2014-2015)
- Candid Content (Online, 2015)
- IZE Magazine (Online, 2014 & 2015)
- ShoutOut UK News Organisation (Online, 2014)
- StartUp Creative Magazine (Gold Coast, 2014-2016)
- More Gold Coast (Online, 2015)
- Grouch Publishing (Online Poetry, 2016)
- Pineapple PR (Online, 2016)
- QUT Inklings Zine (Poetry, 2016)