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Sophie Mendel

Copywriter · Branded Content

ABOUT

Formerly an editor at Travel + Leisure with People, Inc. covering the e-commerce fashion, beauty, travel, and hotels beats, I am an experienced copywriter, journalist, and editor. I’ve visited 55 countries and have lived in five, speak three languages (English, Spanish, Hebrew), and am learning two more (French, Arabic).

I specialize in brand storytelling that transforms complex ideas into sharp, engaging copy that converts. With more than seven years of publishing experience, my expertise lies in SEO-driven content strategy and crafting high-impact custom content tailored for performance.

Proficient in GEO best practices, when necessary I use AI-assisted workflows and effective LLM prompting to create natural, high-quality content optimized for both search engines and AI-powered discovery.

I deliver polished, consistent brand voice across channels, spanning sponsored content, e-commerce, social, email, web, product copy, and more.

For branded content that informs, engages, and delivers results, let’s connect.

Selected Clients and Projects

  • National Geographic — sponsored content
  • Four Seasons — ad copy for print magazine spreads
  • The MICHELIN Guide — sponsored content
  • TripAdvisor (Viator) — SEO-optimized webpage copy
  • Milestone, Inc. marketing agency — website copy for major US hotel brands
  • Olim in Tel Aviv social community — newsletter

SOCIAL MEDIA

I have my finger on the pulse of current social trends. My work has included brand collaborations working across social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to create reels, video and carousel posts, and organic social content.
Best Apple Strudels in Vienna — Vienna coffee house reelCome with me to a Michelin-featured restaurant in Bangkok — Rongros reelSocial video reelSeoul reelSocial reelTop 5 Cafes in Tel Aviv Social Video ReelLinkedIn post

CUSTOM CONTENT

I help brands develop custom content through editorial-style stories, campaigns, and media tailored to their voice and audience, to seamlessly blend marketing goals with engaging, high-quality content.

Selected Projects

National Geographic Creative Works — On Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Nature and Humanity Intertwine, paid content for BelmondAdelita the scarlet macaw at Maroma, A Belmond HotelWelcome to Maroma — photo gallery captionGarden path through the jungle at MaromaThe Spirit of the Land — photo gallery captionSpider monkey family in the Yucatán jungleA Shared Habitat — photo gallery captionReleasing a baby sea turtle at Maroma, photographed by Sasha ArutyunovaA Journey to the Sea — photo gallery captionArched whitewashed architecture amid the jungle at MaromaFramed by Nature — photo gallery captionTraditional cacao served from a handcrafted clay pot at MaromaA Sacred Ritual — photo gallery captionCacao ceremony with copal smoke in the Yucatán jungleThe Art of Cacao — photo gallery captionBeekeeper Juanita Bautista Yah Tziu with Melipona beesPreserving the Legacy of Melipona Bees — photo gallery captionPalm frond in the Yucatán jungle, photographed by Sasha ArutyunovaA Seamless Coexistence Between Nature and Humanity — photo gallery caption
MICHELIN Guide — Vancouver is a Seafood Lover's ParadiseMICHELIN Guide — Vancouver pairingsMICHELIN Guide — Vancouver food scene

DIGITAL MARKETING

My expertise extends to comprehensive digital marketing campaigns spanning sponsored content, webpage content for major US hotel and restaurant brands, email, newsletter, social channels, landing pages, sponsored content and ads, blogs, and beyond. I use creative solutions to ensure consistent brand messaging across all mediums to tell a story that resonates with the consumer. Major clients include Milestone Inc copywriting agency, Four Seasons, TripAdvisor (Viator), The MICHELIN Guide, Olim in Tel Aviv, and more.
Four Seasons advertorial page 1Four Seasons advertorial page 2Viator Recoleta destination copyFour Seasons Private Residences — Step Into Your Dream Home spreadFour Seasons Private Residences — Puerto Rico, Jeddah, and Red Sea spreadOlim in Tel Aviv Newsletter Issue 2Alaska Collection email campaign — Go North. Roam Free.Alaska Collection email campaignAlaska Collection email campaignZicasso itinerary

E-COMMERCE

I am proficient in creating custom shopping and e-commerce content that combines product copy and visual storytelling to execute natural and effective brand messaging, while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Travel + Leisure — Vuori joggers, leggings, and more are up to 60% offTravel + Leisure — Black Friday comfy shoesTravel + Leisure — Black Friday comfy shoesTravel + Leisure — Allbirds Black FridayTravel + Leisure — Vuori sale

EDITORIAL

My editorial experience runs the gamut from long-form features to shorter blog posts across a range of publications with varying editorial voices; including Travel + Leisure, The MICHELIN Guide, Lonely Planet, Four Seasons Magazine, Contiki, Hostelworld, and more.
MICHELIN Guide — West Village guideZion National Park Lodge Hotel Review for Travel + LeisureI Backpacked Solo Through Vietnam — How It Helped Me Heal, for Travel + LeisureAffordable safari as a solo traveler, Travel + Leisure

Find my full published works HERE

BEATS & EXPERTISE

TRAVEL

From solo female travel to luxury and budget stays, trip planning, culture, flights and airlines, and more.

LIFESTYLE

Trending topics across music and entertainment, health and wellness, culture, shopping, and more.

FASHION & BEAUTY

Including men’s & women’s fashion, makeup, skincare, haircare, & accessories.

HOTELS

Hotel reviews and roundups, both domestic and international, from luxury chains to boutique properties.

E-COMMERCE

Shopping content ranging from athleisure brands to hiking gear to tech gadgets and beyond.

CREDIT CARDS & TRAVEL REWARDS

Points & miles coverage across major credit card and hotel rewards programs.

FOOD & RESTAURANT

Popular restaurants and trending hotspots, Insta-worthy cheese pulls, and top foodie destination coverage.

NEWS & SEASONAL

Newsworthy, timely, seasonal, and holiday content requiring quick turnaround times.

LUGGAGE & PACKING ESSENTIALS

The best bags and suitcases for every type of traveler. Often personally tried and tested.