Profile of Ungku Arifin

Ungku Arifin Content Strategist | SEO & Research-Based Writer | Digital Marketer
5 years experience 0 projects worked Malaysia
RM35.00 /hr RM0 earned
Academic WritingAd Planning & BuyingContent WritingCopywritingMarket ResearchSEOTranslation

I help organisations grow visibility, credibility, and impact through SEO-driven, research-based content that is both strategic and meaningful.

I bring together content planning, search optimisation, and strong research to create work that performs well while maintaining depth and accuracy.

With over 4 years of experience across digital marketing, SEO leadership, and editorial writing, I specialise in building content that:

  • Ranks on search engines
  • Communicates complex ideas clearly
  • Strengthens brand authority
  • Supports long-term content strategy

My background includes research-based content within the labour and education ecosystem, where I translate data, policy insights, and industry trends into accessible, high-quality articles and campaigns. I am particularly strong in turning technical or policy-heavy topics into content that is engaging and easy to understand.

What you can expect when working with me:

  • SEO-focused content planning and structure
  • Research-backed writing, not surface-level articles
  • Clear messaging tailored to your target audience
  • Strategic thinking beyond just “writing a post”

Work History (0)

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Work Experiences

  • Researcher, Content Writer & SEO Lead

    Schola

    May 2023 - Now

    – Led the production of a research-based white paper analysing career diversity, preferences, and student engagement patterns on the Schola platform.

    – Conducted a technical SEO audit on page indexing and optimisation, increasing indexed pages from 41% to >100%, improving first-page Google and AI Overview visibility, and tripling the impressions-to-clicks ratio, contributing to higher traffic and conversion potential.

    – Developed structured methodologies aligning Schola’s internal job and industry mapping with eMASCO classifications, enabling accurate identification of current and emerging job demands and relevant post-SPM education pathways.

    – Achieved 5 million monthly reach, 50,000 website visits, and 5,000 new followers per month within two quarters through digital marketing initiatives.

    – Optimised YouTube campaign conversion tracking, reducing cost per conversion from ~RM20 to RM0.16, achieving a 99% improvement in cost efficiency.

  • Youth Writer

    Malaysiakini

    March 2022 - January 2023

    – Contributed as a youth political and social issues writer for Malaysiakini, producing regular opinion and commentary articles on Malaysia’s social climate and political developments, with a focus on youth perspectives and civic engagement.

  • Research Assistant

    Singapore Management University

    June 2021 - July 2021

    – Researched, compiled, and structured comprehensive profiles for over 800 Malaysian Members of Parliament, and analysed data from three General Elections (2004–2018) and multiple state elections, creating a reliable political dataset that supported research accuracy, data-driven insights, and evidence-based content development.

  • Research and Development Executive

    Science Media Centre

    February 2021 - October 2021

    – Drafted, compiled, and translated 41 pages of resource materials (from English to Malay) to develop comprehensive media toolkits for climate change reporting, supporting journalists and content creators with accurate and accessible environmental information.

    – Formulated the social media marketing strategy for PANAS!, a Malaysian climate change storytelling project, strengthening audience engagement and content visibility for environmental narratives.

    – Conducted in-depth research on Malaysia’s environmental ecosystem to support evidence-based writing, reporting, and advocacy-driven content.

Education

  • International Media and Communications

    University of Nottingham

    September 2018 - May 2022