HELLO, MY NAME IS:

Jacqui Kwong.

I’m currently a freelance writer, editor and proofreader, but almost 20 years ago years ago I started my career in PR before moving into the magazine industry as a writer and editor. I’ve interviewed everyone from farmers to celebrity chefs for Australian Good Taste magazine to GPs, dietitians, exercise physiologists, and inspirational everyday people for Weight Watchers magazine, where I was editor for several years. Right now I work with a number of well-known brands and publications, crafting copy for both print and digital platforms on the topics of health, nutrition, fitness, food, human interest, travel and more.

I PRIDE MYSELF ON BEING:
a loyal, hard-working team player with a can-do attitude who loves to write and edit. I love both the creative process of writing and the finicky work of editing.

MY CAREER IN BULLET POINTS:

• January 2017-present - Freelance writer and editor

• September 2014-January 2017 - Editor, Weight Watchers magazine Australia New Zealand

• April 2013-September 2014 - Features Editor, Weight Watchers magazine Australia New Zealand

• December 2010-April 2013 - Chief Subeditor, Woolworths Australian Good Taste magazine

• May 2008-December 2010 - Deputy Chief Subeditor & Online Editor, Woolworths Australian Good Taste magazine  

• July 2007-May 2008 - Subeditor, Woolworths Australian Good Taste magazine

• January 2004-May 2007 – PR Account Manager, ICON International Communications

SOME OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS ARE:
my family, my friends, languages, fresh flowers, walks on the beach, coffee, food (homecooked, fine dining and everything in between), and my diverse heritage.