Portrait of Ardela Nabila
Open to workSouth Tangerang, IndonesiaPortfolio / 2026

Journalist / Copywriter / Media Relations

Hi, I'm Ardela Nabila

Journalist, Copywriter, and Media Relations Specialist

A media professional focused on journalism, copywriting, and media relations, with a track record of translating stories into audience growth and stronger brand communication.

Turns reporting discipline into brand-ready storytelling.
Comfortable across newsroom, agency, and event activation workflows.
Balances writing craft with measurable audience and partnership outcomes.

Snapshot

Writing that can move between editorial and brand contexts.

Recruiter-ready

Open to editorial, communications, copywriting, and brand storytelling opportunities.

Email

ardelanabila@gmail.com

Portfolio

www.ardelanab.com

Phone

+62 821 3330 5540

Editorial storytellingSEO content strategyInterview-led researchSocial media copywriting

media experience

4+ years

Across journalism, copywriting, media relations, and client-led brand work.

traffic uplift

+22%

Improved TFR website traffic with original articles and SEO best practices.

TikTok impressions

1.5M+

Generated through short-form copy and content management for BINUS International.

media partnerships

60+

Supported Jakarta Doodle Fest 2025 with high-volume partnership outcomes.

About

Editorial instincts shaped by journalism, refined for brands.

A versatile, results-oriented media professional with more than four years of experience spanning journalism, SEO-driven editorial work, social media copywriting, creative content development, and media relations.

Editorial storytellingSEO content strategyInterview-led researchSocial media copywritingMedia relations and partnerships

Positioning note

Strongest when the brief needs reporting rigor, clear language, and human-centered communication.

Story Lens

Strong at translating complex subjects into clear, human-centered copy.

Working Rhythm

Fast in newsroom tempo, careful in brand voice, steady in collaboration.

Signature Strengths

SEO-aware writing with strong editorial judgment
Interview-led storytelling for articles and campaigns
Media relations built on outreach, negotiation, and trust
Social copy that adapts to brand voice without sounding generic

Experience

Core roles that shaped the way she writes, edits, and collaborates.

A track record of content strategy, editorial leadership, and brand storytelling — each role building on the last.

Throughline

Every role reinforces the same pattern: research carefully, write clearly, and keep stakeholder communication steady under deadline.

November 2022 - Present

Journalist, Copywriter, & Media Relations

TFR News & Frankly Digital Agency, PT Wadah Imajinasi Nusantara

Leads a mix of editorial, branded content, social copy, and media relations work across TFR and Frankly's client portfolio.

SquarespaceGoogle TrendsSEO researchInterviewing

Selected impact

  • Enhanced website traffic by 22% and pageviews by 17% through original editorial output and SEO-led publishing.
  • Generated 12,000+ additional pageviews by combining topic research, interviews, and optimization techniques.
  • Covered press conferences and media briefings while building collaborative relationships with brand representatives and journalists.
  • Contributed daily social content for TFR, Jakarta Doodle Fest, and LittleDoodle.
  • Served Frankly clients including Louken Group, BTN Prioritas, Sarirasa Group, Sarirasa Catering, and KFC Indonesia.

August 2023 - January 2024

Freelance TikTok Copywriter

Meraki Agency

Created short-form social copy and managed TikTok output for BINUS International.

Selected impact

  • Created and managed 90 TikTok videos tailored to campaign goals and audience behavior.
  • Reached more than 1.5 million video impressions.
  • Increased followers by 2,000+, boosted profile visits by 30%, and improved engagement growth by 3%.

October 2021 - October 2022

Journalist

Parapuan.co, Grid Network - Kompas Gramedia

Produced original news coverage focused on women-centered stories, interviews, and SEO-aware digital publishing.

CMSGoogle TrendsSEO writingProofreading

Selected impact

  • Increased website traffic through original news writing informed by SEO best practices.
  • Interviewed prominent women figures including politicians and CEOs.
  • Represented Parapuan.co at press conferences and media briefings while strengthening connections with media peers and brand representatives.
  • Used CMS workflows, research, interviewing, writing, and proofreading to deliver reliable digital coverage.

Client Work

Event activations and brand collaborations with visible outcomes.

Selected collaborations and brand projects — from campaign strategy to editorial content and creative direction.

Featured Collaboration

Jakarta Doodle Fest

Copywriter & Media Relations / July 2023 - Present

Media partnerships

Supports event storytelling, social content, and partnership outreach under TFR's event portfolio.

Maintains a consistent brand voice across event social channels.
Handled outreach, negotiation, and relationship management with media partners.
Helped secure 60+ media partnerships for Jakarta Doodle Fest 2025.

July 2023 - Present

LittleDoodle

Copywriter & Media Relations

Works alongside the Jakarta Doodle Fest team on event communications and media partnership execution.

  • Produced channel-ready copy aligned with the event's visual and verbal identity.
  • Managed media relations workflows from first contact to follow-through.
  • Helped secure 25+ media partnerships for LittleDoodle 2025.

November 2025

Andrew Shoes

Media Relations

Supported the reopening of Andrew Shoes' Palembang store through focused media activation.

  • Contributed to 10 media buying wins tied to the reopening campaign.
  • Managed communication and coordination with journalists and content creators.

May & September 2025

KFC Indonesia

Media Relations

Handled campaign-facing media relations for KFCKu App Launch and the KFC x PSS Sleman collaboration.

  • Contributed to 10 media buying wins across both campaigns in 2025.
  • Managed outreach, negotiation, and relationship maintenance with journalists and content creators.

February - March 2025

Louken Group Singapore

Media Relations

Supported Indonesia activation for the group's first exclusive pop-up gallery events, Marketing Mixer and Nova Now.

  • Contributed to 20+ media partnerships for the Indonesian launch campaign.
  • Managed partner communications and maintained media relationships throughout the activation window.

January 2023 - December 2024

Sarirasa Group & Sarirasa Catering

Copywriter

Developed social media content across hospitality-focused brand accounts.

  • Produced Instagram content aligned with each brand's voice, values, personality, and tone.
  • Sustained a consistent editorial standard across recurring content production.

January 2023 - December 2024

Goodliving Magazine by BTN Prioritas

Content Writer

Created research-backed content for a lifestyle publication under BTN Prioritas.

  • Conducted thorough research to ensure factual accuracy, relevance, and credibility.
  • Delivered content aligned with the brand's voice, values, personality, and tone.

Skills

A toolkit built for content, campaigns, and communication.

A versatile toolkit spanning content strategy, brand communication, and digital production — built across agency, startup, and freelance environments.

Best fit

Editorial writing, social copy, partnership outreach, and communication support around campaigns or events.

Writing & Editorial

Article writingNews writingInterviewingEditingProofreadingTranslating

Brand & Content

CopywritingContent developmentSocial media copyBrand voice alignmentCreative storytelling

Communications

Media relationsMedia monitoringPartnership outreachNegotiationStakeholder communication

Digital Workflow

SEO basicsGoogle TrendsCMSSquarespaceAudience research

Professional Strengths

Cross-functional collaborationDeadline managementNarrative clarityCampaign adaptability

Languages

Bahasa Indonesia· NativeEnglish· Professional

Education

Academic background and foundation.

2017 - 2021

Diponegoro University

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

  • GPA 3.58
  • Concentration in American Studies
  • English Department Students Association, 2019 - 2020

Contact

Let's build thoughtful stories, sharper campaigns, and stronger media conversations.

For editorial roles, communications work, or collaboration inquiries, Ardela is best reached through email or LinkedIn.

Email

ardelanabila@gmail.com

Portfolio

www.ardelanab.com