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Dave Malyon
Dave Malyon

Freelance Writer and Editor

Open to offers · Member since 9 Nov 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Desired salary
Confidential
Work preference
Remote Only / Freelance
Experience level
Mid

About

Professional summary

I am a freelance writer and editor with extensive experience creating, editing, and publishing SEO-driven news, feature, marketing, travel, wellness, and long-form content for international digital audiences.

I manage end-to-end editorial workflows, from research, fact-checking, structure, and headline development through WordPress publishing and content optimization. My work focuses on clarity, accuracy, discoverability, engagement, and audience relevance.

I have written for entertainment, lifestyle, breaking news, politics, geopolitics, food, health, iGaming, martech, and travel publications. I am comfortable translating complex subjects, including medical, scientific, technology, and cryptocurrency topics, into accessible reader-focused content.

I also have hands-on experience evaluating AI-generated language and speech outputs, including transcription accuracy, voice quality, pronunciation, naturalness, and audio issues. I have contributed to AI-assisted editorial and content aggregation workflows.

As a native English speaker fluent in Afrikaans, I bring strong editorial judgment, research discipline, and adaptable writing skills to remote freelance assignments. I am available internationally for writing, editing, SEO content, and AI language-quality work.

Skills

21 capabilities

Tech stack & tools

Working toolkit

Experience

Career history

English Expert and Audio Trainer Micro 1

Evaluated AI-generated speech and language outputs across diverse datasets, assessing transcription accuracy, voice quality, pronunciation, accents, naturalness, and conversational delivery.

Identified audio-quality issues and was promoted to reviewer responsibilities based on linguistic expertise and evaluation quality.

Entertainment and Lifestyle News Writer Bored Panda

Produced 367 SEO-driven entertainment news posts and features for United States and global audiences.

Researched, fact-checked, structured, and published articles in WordPress, optimizing headlines and content for engagement, readership trends, and search visibility.

Medical Text Editor Onramp Labs

Edited and fact-checked complex long-form medical and scientific research for lay audiences, with a focus on postpartum and neonatal health.

Preserved scientific nuance while improving clarity, accuracy, readability, and accessibility.

Breaking News and Crime Writer/Editor Empire Media Group

Created and edited digital news content covering politics, geopolitics, crime, and breaking events. Applied SEO, audience optimization, and data-informed editorial practices.

Worked with early AI-assisted publishing workflows, including Vaultronix web-crawling technology and AI-supported aggregation processes, to identify and organize news content pages.

Designer / Content Writer / Editor Dented Armour

Wrote, edited, and published content across Substack and WordPress while managing editorial workflows and maintaining quality across written and visual assets.

Optimized content for SEO, developed headlines and content structures, and contributed minor web-design work.

News and Features Writer Static Media

Produced research-driven food news and feature content for digital audiences, using research, fact-checking, and editorial storytelling to create engaging traffic-driving articles.

Applied SEO, headline optimization, and audience-focused content strategies. Moderated topics in accordance with Facebook and Amazon advertiser requirements.

Premium Ebook Wellness Writer The Urban Writers

Produced long-form ebooks across fitness, mental health, cryptocurrency, sustainability, and emerging-technology niches.

Researched subjects, structured narratives, translated complex topics for readers, and collaborated directly with clients.

Copywriter and Editor Ashanti Travel Online

Edited and optimized travel website content for conversion, audited existing pages, updated product listings, and developed promotional copy for digital campaigns.

Applied SEO principles and improved editorial standards across website content.

Wellness Writer and Editor Captain Words

Created SEO content and marketing copy for clients in iGaming, outdoors, martech, and health industries.

Built client readership and followings through targeted writing, editing, and audience-focused content.

Education

Learning history

Alison Online

Diploma, Networking and Security

Completed studies in the fundamentals of computer networking.

Alison Online

Diploma, WordPress Development

Completed WordPress development training, including WordPress SEO optimization.

Micro1

Certificate of Recognition of Journalistic Skills, Journalistic Skills

Completed assessments and skills and knowledge tests.

Capstone Academy

Certificate, Introduction to Agentic AI

Completed a mini course with practical assessments and interviews.

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