Freelance Translator

• Mar 2023 - Present

Producer & Digital Journalist

• Jan 2020 - Present

PRODUCER:- Sourcing content-Writing-Ensuring bulletins are succinct, factually accurate, contextual, relevant, engaging, conversational, and in line with the channel’s writing style.-Producing content outside of live broadcasts across various platforms.-Ensuring video lines match the script / story.-Editing visual and cutting headlines according to script / story.-Checking electronic media, social media for articles of interest.-Liaising with reporters for updates on stories- Populating the website and social media pages with content.- Turning content that is aired in a way that is easily consumed.DIGITAL JOURNALIST:-Publish, edit and update content on the website and social media.-Providing insights and suggestions on ways to improve the e.tv news social media platform.-Analyse and report on web content initiatives and performance Show less

Television News Reporter

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

Conducting Interviews-Arranging and preparing for interviews. -Briefing camera operator and interviewee timeously. -Conducting preliminary telephonic interviewsWriting Scripts:-Writing scripts in line with visuals.-Providing a shot list with all scripts.-Checking facts with relevant stakeholders. -Writing content for online.Conducting Research-Generating unique story ideas.-Checking electronic media (wires), social media and articles of interest.-Checking archives for specified and appropriate visuals.-Developing own contact base to help generate story ideas.Reporting-Breaking stories. -Packaging content for on-air. -Ensuring stories have depth and quality.-Providing the news desk with updates on stories.-Adhering to story deadlines. -Ensuring good communication with Assignments, sub-editors and news desk. Show less

Freelance Photographer & Videographer

• Jan 2017 - Present

*A keen eye for detail. *Creative ability *Technical and Editing ability *Ability to work with different photo and video equipment Someone once said: "One of the things I like about photography is that it captures a moment that will never happen again." *A keen eye for detail. *Creative ability *Technical and Editing ability *Ability to work with different photo and video equipment Someone once said: "One of the things I like about photography is that it captures a moment that will never happen again."

Broadcast Journalist

• Feb 2015 - Aug 2018

*Deliver on-air News, Agriculture, & Sport for OFM Radio in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner. *Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility. *Compile in depth radio features. *A working knowledge of a camera and video camera. *Make use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat) *Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video. *Record and edit sound for radio. (audio editing ability) *Compile and edit videos for website and social media purposes. (Final Cut Pro) http://www.ofm.co.za/ http://www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za/ http://bloem.getitonline.co.za/ Show less

Sport Presenter/Sports Editor

• Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

*Gather, edit and produce sport news for Radio. *On air sports reader *Compile and do extensive research about sport in general. *Producer and host of sport show (Cutting Sport). *Record and edit sound for radio. https://www.facebook.com/cutfm1058/?fref=ts *Gather, edit and produce sport news for Radio. *On air sports reader *Compile and do extensive research about sport in general. *Producer and host of sport show (Cutting Sport). *Record and edit sound for radio. https://www.facebook.com/cutfm1058/?fref=ts

Rugby Coach and Manager

• Aug 2012 - Sep 2015

*Plan and organise training sessions. *Administrative work *Liasing with other groups and coaches. *Plan and organise training sessions. *Administrative work *Liasing with other groups and coaches.

Freelance Sport Journalist

• Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

A freelance Sport writer, I wrote mainly about local sport news in the areas of Bloemfontein and the Free State. A freelance Sport writer, I wrote mainly about local sport news in the areas of Bloemfontein and the Free State.

Sport Officer

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

I was in charge of managing and organising sport activities on a daily basis. I was in charge of managing and organising sport activities on a daily basis.

Data Capturer

• Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

Waiter

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2012