Joana Sousa

Joana Sousa

COPYWRITER · CREATIVE STRATEGIST · SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Lisbon

#OpenToWork

About

I am a communication professional with over three years of experience at a creative agency specialising in point of sale and brand activation. Most recently, I have worked at Happen In Creative Solutions since 2024, building strategies, communication plans, POS materials, and activations for brands like Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Henkel, and De'Longhi. My work spans creative strategy development, copywriting, and social media management using tools such as Meta Business Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, and CapCut. I have managed projects from briefing to execution, including social media planning, community management, metrics analysis, and performance reporting for clients like Reckitt Portugal and PPG Dyrup.

What I'm looking for

Creative professional with 3+ years in agency, ready to bring strategic and content expertise client-side. I'm looking for a role where I can build something with continuity — contributing to a brand's growth over time, in a collaborative, international environment that values creativity, autonomy and genuine human connection. Ideally hybrid or remote, with room to grow.

Experience

COPYWRITER · CREATIVE STRATEGIST · SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

HAPPEN IN CREATIVE SOLUTIONS

Jan 2024 – Present

Creative strategy development and proposal creation for clients, across online and offline contexts Concept creation, copywriting and content development for campaigns, brand activations, POS materials and trade marketing initiatives Project management and coordination of integrated communication initiatives across multiple channels and formats Social media management for Reckitt Portugal, PPG Dyrup and SGT Midea Portugal, including community management, content production, metrics analysis and performance reporting Direct client contact and account management

Creative strategyCopywritingSocial media management
STUDIORISE

CREATIVE STRATEGIST, COPYWRITER & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

STUDIORISE

Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

Social media management and digital marketing strategy development.

Social media managementContent creation
YOUNG NETWORK GROUP — TAYLOR

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS

YOUNG NETWORK GROUP — TAYLOR

Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

Support in implementing communication plans Writing and adapting press releases and corporate content Media liaison and follow-up, and account support Monitoring media coverage, compiling clippings and preparing client reports Logistical support for organising events and brand activations

Communication plansPress releasesMedia liaison

Internship - Content creation and support for corporate communications

LEARNING HEALTH, HOSPITAL DA LUZ

Jan 2022 – Jan 2022

Content creation and support for corporate communications in a healthcare setting.

Content creationCorporate communicationsHealthcare communications
WAVEMAKER

Internship - Digital media planning and communication strategy

WAVEMAKER

Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

Digital media planning and communication strategy at a leading international agency.

Digital media planningCommunication strategyMedia planning

Education

NOVA IMS

NOVA IMS

Master’s Degree · Digital Marketing & Analytics

2021 – 2024

UNIV. CATÓLICA PORTUGUESA

Postgraduate Program · Social Brands – Digital Marketing & Communication

2020 – 2021
ESCS

ESCS

Bachelor’s Degree · Advertising & Marketing

2017 – 2020

Skills

social mediacontent strategistStorytellingPaid MediaTrade MarketingCapCutPOSIA GenerativaCanvaMicrosoft OfficeMeta Business Suite

Languages

Portuguese (Native or bilingual proficiency)English (Full professional proficiency)Spanish (Elementary proficiency)