Maryke Benadé
Strategic Communications Specialist
I am a creative and strategic communications specialist with a passion for crafting meaningful, audience-driven content that informs, inspires, and connects people.With over nine years of experience in public health, museums and retail sectors, I adopt a systems approach to my work. I believe that my blend of strategic and creative thinking allows me to bring a unique perspective to my roles.My expertise lies in developing and implementing audience-centered digital communication strategies that promote community engagement through impactful communication initiatives. This portfolio showcases my creative work, which is driven by strategic, people-focused storytelling.
Blog Writing
I write blogs for my consulting project, Huberta Consulting.The blogs focuses on museums through the lens of communication strategy, step-by-step guides, the museum community and how to learn from others outside the museum walls.
Websites
Front-end website design, management and website content management.
Social Media Management
Social media management and content creation for my businesses and within the event, healthcare and museum sector.
Wāhine Toa: Women in Defence | Video Editor and Online Exhibition Designer, Conference Co-Presenter
2018 | Video Editor, Online Exhibition Designer and Communications Lead for the online exhibition 'Wāhine Toa: Women in Defence', a collaboration between New Zealand’s national service museums who came together to create the online exhibition exploring the journeys of women in the New Zealand Defence Force, past, present and future.2018 | Co-presenter for the presentation 'Wāhine Toa: Women in Defence' - collaborating and curating online for Suffrage 125' at the Canterbury Regional Digital Forum.2019 | Co-presenter for the presentation 'Wāhine Toa: Women in Defence' - collaborating and curating online for Suffrage 125' at the National Digital Forum 18 - 20 May 2019, Wellington.
Short-form Videos
Submission for FilmSupply Editfest 2025 | 'The Brew'This video is my submission for the 2025 FilmSupply Editfest 30-day Editing Competition. I used 49 FilmSupply clips made by 25 different filmmakers and a cinematic song from MusicBed called ‘Pulsar’ by ZI to create a movie trailer for a non-existent movie.Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
FilmSupply Editfest 2024 | Movie Trailer 'One Night at The Berg'Submission for FilmSupply Editfest 2024 | One Night at The Berg Trailer. My trailer is for a non-existent six-part country noir television series called 'One Night at The Berg'. It was a finalists in the FilmSupply Editfest 2024 Competition. I used FilmSupply footage from 19 different filmmakers and a cinematic and electronic song called 'Phantom' by Roary and sound effects by Soundly.Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
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