Experience

Farmer's Weekly

• South Africa
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern junior journalist

  • Oct 2023 - Present



Rhodes University

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer (Rhodes University Communications department)

  • Jun 2023 - Oct 2023



Grocott's Mail

• South Africa

• Co-Editor

  • Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

  As a co-editor of Humans of Makhanda a profile section profiling the people living in Makhanda. I lead the team in creating a compelling profile section that showcases the unique stories of the diverse residents living in Makhanda. The section has become a beloved feature, showcasing a range of captivating narratives from the everyday to the extraordinary. • Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions. • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency. • Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes. • Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact. • Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content. Show less



Rhodes Music Radio

• South Africa
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• News reader

  • Sep 2022 - Oct 2023

  Rhodes Music Radio (RMR) is a campus based licensed community radio station founded in 1981 and located in Rhodes University Grahamstown, South Africa that broadcasts in English, Xhosa, Afrikaans and other South . . African official languages and covers a Broadcast area of 50Kms radius outside of Grahamstown and streams worldwide. • Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing. • Read the 7am and 8am news three times a week • Verified and prepared stories before reading on air, kept up to date with current affairs, and listened to news bulletins • Conducted interviews and provided coverage for special events • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage. • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast. • Delivered local news and feature reports in public radio style • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting. Show less



Mediage PR. EA

• Uganda
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriter and Content writer intern

  • Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

  Media Age PR is a corporate management and brand reputation management firm specializing in crisis& reputation management, communications strategy and internal/ external staff communications. With 20 years of experience, Media Age PR boasts a prestigious clientele • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content. • Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums. • Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of publicfacing materials. • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics. • Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style. • Media monitoring: incorporating social media monitoring into a report allows for a comprehensive analysis of a brand's online presence and performance. Monitoring valuable insights into industry trends and competitor analysis. File Media monitoring reports for the client Show less



Worship Harvest Ministries

• Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

• Videographer and Photographer

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2019

  Worship Harvest is a church movement Worship Harvest with a membership of approximately 10,000 individuals spread across 120 districts in Uganda and Germany and Kenya • Worked with a team of 12 people to deliver full coverage of end-to-end Church events over the week. • Recorded and photographed church events and services for live streaming for future viewing. I was specifically in charge of video recording three services each week as well as other events for live streaming or uploading for remote viewers to watch later. WednesdayMC live, Saturday-YXP (Youth Service, Sunday- Business Garage, Garage (Church Service) 7 am & 9am) • Operated complex equipment, filmed on and off site, Aided with shooting of commercials. • Edited and prepared pre-recorded videos and adverts, • Organized and stored filming equipment and other assets for production. . . • Assisted with location scouting by researching, photographing and recommending locations. • Assisted in production of visual effects, 3D animation, design and digital content. • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments. • Digitized and logged footage for production team. • Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time. • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities. • Reviewed film and gave suggestions about flow, quality and other issues. • Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues. • Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities Show less