My Work
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My Work •
I work with organisations to bring their stories and projects to life by creating and implementing creative and strategic communications.
Writing Samples
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Writing Samples •
“Good Friends Want To See You Win” Modern Women
“A Day in My Life - Phnom Penh” Globetrotters
“Hello, Small World” Picture This
“Celebrating National Volunteer Week” The Kind Foundation
“Our Kind Of People - Staff Profile” The Kind Foundation
Recent Work
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Recent Work •
My Role: Website Content Editor and Copywriter
Focus Areas: Digital Copywriting | Copyediting | Web Design
What I Did:
- Wrote new website content and updated existing copy to align with the organisation’s voice and goals 
- Formatted and built new web pages according to brand guidelines and content strategy 
- Reviewed, edited, and proofed content created by other team members 
- Collaborated with the Advocacy and Communications Advisor to ensure consistency of messaging and tone 
Project Results:
- Delivered clear, accessible, and on-brand content across key pages 
- Improved consistency and readability across the website 
- Contributed to a refreshed online presence aligned with the organisation’s strategic priorities 
Ara Taiohi - Website Content and Copyediting
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      “I had the pleasure of working with Brittany as we developed our website content. From the start, she took the time to understand our brand and voice and translated this into clear and engaging content that aligns with our mission and style. Her attention to detail, responsiveness to feedback, and ability to meet deadlines made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. I would gladly work with her again in the future.” 
 — Aisling Carney, Ara Taiohi
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      New website will launch late May 2025 
King’s Trust Aotearoa - Communications and Programme Strategy
My Role: Communications and Project Development
Focus Areas: Communications Strategy | Content Planning | Writing | Graphic Design
What I Did:
- Developed visual communications assets and newsletter content strategy 
- Wrote and designed internal newsletters for key audiences 
- Contributed written content to the organisation’s impact review 
- Provided in-depth feedback and development support for the enterprise programme 
- Created an engaging, structured facilitation plan for programme delivery 
- Proofread and refined core programme documents and offerings 
Project Results:
- Strengthened internal systems and stakeholder engagement processes 
- Improved clarity and impact of written communications across channels 
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      "Working with Brittany Mackie was a truly transformative experience. Her ability to provide both strategic and practical communication advice was invaluable to our organisation’s development. Brittany brings a warm, friendly, and professional approach, fostering a collaborative and creative environment. Her innovative ideas not only accelerated our team's progress but also deeply inspired us, pushing us to think outside the box and achieve results we hadn't thought possible. We are incredibly grateful for her expertise and the positive impact she had on our organization. We’d totally work together again!" 
 — King’s Trust Aotearoa
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Summit Enterprise Conference - Marketing Lead
My Role: Marketing and Communications Lead
Focus Areas: Communications Strategy | Content Planning | Writing | Graphic Design
What I Did:
- Developed the event’s branding and visual identity from scratch 
- Designed all marketing materials, including brochures, email campaigns, and on-site signage 
- Created and managed a targeted social media campaign 
- Supported speaker and attendee communications 
Project Results:
- Attracted over 120 participants and 10+ guest speakers 
- Built a consistent and professional brand across all platforms 
- Secured over $6,000 in event donations and in-kind support from partner organisations 
- Boosted engagement across social media channels in the lead-up to the event 
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      Brittany is creative, driven, and detail-oriented. Her writing and branding skills played a key role in the event’s success, attracting speakers and attendees. Brittany’s leadership and ability to collaborate with diverse teams ensured the project ran smoothly. 
 — Annie Saunders, YES
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Ōtautahi Youth Market - Marketing Lead
My Role: Marketing and Communications Lead
Focus Areas: Communications Strategy | Content Planning | Writing | Graphic Design
What I Did:
- Developed the event’s branding and visual identity from scratch 
- Created all visual materials: posters, flyers, signage, and social graphics 
- Managed social media promotion before and during the event 
- Helped vendors prepare marketing blurbs and visuals 
- Liaised with community partners to increase reach 
Project Results:
- Drew hundreds of attendees from the local community 
- Supported over 30 youth-led businesses at the first event, and similar numbers at the following market events 
- Grew social media following from 0 to 625 followers in our first six months 
- Attracted community support and funding to turn this one-off event into a quarterly offering 
- Increased event visibility through coordinated online and offline promotion