Communications & Media Relations Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

Deputy Director: Brand and PR

• Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

Director of Communications (Africa)

• Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

Implementing and managing the overall communications and content strategy of the campaign. Lead in the execution of external communications and media outreach efforts. Implementing and managing the overall communications and content strategy of the campaign. Lead in the execution of external communications and media outreach efforts.

Editorial Contributor

• Apr 2021 - May 2022

Writing opinion articles, repurposing radio content for digital platform and producing weekly current affairs show. Writing opinion articles, repurposing radio content for digital platform and producing weekly current affairs show.

News Correspondent

• Mar 2021 - May 2022

Content creator

• Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

Solidarity is a platform created for all sectors in South Africa to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. I was among the content creators funded to put together content for digital, TV and radio in an intensified bid to convince South Africans to vaccinate. Solidarity is a platform created for all sectors in South Africa to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. I was among the content creators funded to put together content for digital, TV and radio in an intensified bid to convince South Africans to vaccinate.

Media training specialist

• Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

As a former journalist and newsroom manager, I have evolved into a media trainer for advocacy officers working for NPOs that advance Human Rights and Climate Change. Senior government and private sector officials were also among the clients I trained for crisis management and preparing for interviews to amplify campaigns. As a former journalist and newsroom manager, I have evolved into a media trainer for advocacy officers working for NPOs that advance Human Rights and Climate Change. Senior government and private sector officials were also among the clients I trained for crisis management and preparing for interviews to amplify campaigns.

News Correspondent

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

Copy Editor and News Anchor

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2021

Stories packaged from all SABC regions ended up on my desk to edit, direct in line with the editorial policy and ensure they are nuanced for the very massive audience. Over most weekends I am on prime time news interviewing newsmakers and delivering news bulletins to terrestrial audiences. Stories packaged from all SABC regions ended up on my desk to edit, direct in line with the editorial policy and ensure they are nuanced for the very massive audience. Over most weekends I am on prime time news interviewing newsmakers and delivering news bulletins to terrestrial audiences.

Line Producer

• Jun 2018 - Feb 2019

• Managing the accuracy of scripts, style, balance, and conformity to CGTN broadcasting standards and editorial guidelines. • Editing riveting, conversational anchor copy that’s accurate and reflects the latest news developments. • Check and correct all parts of Global Business show, including graphics and other on-air editorial segments. • Overseeing the program before air to ensure there are no glaring mistakes or incorrect information. • Pitch creative and innovative ideas… Show more • Managing the accuracy of scripts, style, balance, and conformity to CGTN broadcasting standards and editorial guidelines. • Editing riveting, conversational anchor copy that’s accurate and reflects the latest news developments. • Check and correct all parts of Global Business show, including graphics and other on-air editorial segments. • Overseeing the program before air to ensure there are no glaring mistakes or incorrect information. • Pitch creative and innovative ideas for segments and guests. • Communicating effectively with anchors, reporters producers, writers and editors. • Ensuring that the program is timed properly and has logical flow of news stories. • Collaborating with the Executive Producer, Managing Editor, and control room staff on stacking segments, teases, and elements. • Arranging and creating story placement, graphics, writing and all other editorial and production element Show less • Managing the accuracy of scripts, style, balance, and conformity to CGTN broadcasting standards and editorial guidelines. • Editing riveting, conversational anchor copy that’s accurate and reflects the latest news developments. • Check and correct all parts of Global Business show, including graphics and other on-air editorial segments. • Overseeing the program before air to ensure there are no glaring mistakes or incorrect information. • Pitch creative and innovative ideas… Show more • Managing the accuracy of scripts, style, balance, and conformity to CGTN broadcasting standards and editorial guidelines. • Editing riveting, conversational anchor copy that’s accurate and reflects the latest news developments. • Check and correct all parts of Global Business show, including graphics and other on-air editorial segments. • Overseeing the program before air to ensure there are no glaring mistakes or incorrect information. • Pitch creative and innovative ideas for segments and guests. • Communicating effectively with anchors, reporters producers, writers and editors. • Ensuring that the program is timed properly and has logical flow of news stories. • Collaborating with the Executive Producer, Managing Editor, and control room staff on stacking segments, teases, and elements. • Arranging and creating story placement, graphics, writing and all other editorial and production element Show less

Output Editor, News Editor and News Anchor

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2018

Started as a producer, promoted to Output Editor in 2012 and appointed News Editor in 2013. Became news anchor for a weekend show that same year. The growth of being a gatekeeper infused an administrative skill I never had. That includes budgets for projects, staff roster and managing people’s energies to ensure a healthy working space. And managing huge broadcast plans logistics and editorial aspects. Started as a producer, promoted to Output Editor in 2012 and appointed News Editor in 2013. Became news anchor for a weekend show that same year. The growth of being a gatekeeper infused an administrative skill I never had. That includes budgets for projects, staff roster and managing people’s energies to ensure a healthy working space. And managing huge broadcast plans logistics and editorial aspects.

Senior Producer, Digital News Writer

• Jul 2005 - Jul 2011

- Digital News Writer Provide editorial oversight for the SABC online department Determine the structure, look and feel of the website Sub news copy provided by reporters and writers Write local and international copy Identify headline material Write headlines and promos Approve final copy before going online Monitor wires and websites for breaking news Approve visuals for use in headlines and promos Craft questions for filed/studio interviews - TV… Show more - Digital News Writer Provide editorial oversight for the SABC online department Determine the structure, look and feel of the website Sub news copy provided by reporters and writers Write local and international copy Identify headline material Write headlines and promos Approve final copy before going online Monitor wires and websites for breaking news Approve visuals for use in headlines and promos Craft questions for filed/studio interviews - TV news producer Sub news scripts, ensuring they're succinct, accurate and relevant Ensure scripts are factually correct, contextual, engaging and in line with SABC's editorial policy Maintain high standards of spelling and grammar Assist in updating SABC style guide Liaise with reporters to refine story angles and content Report back on story progress throughout the day Mentor and train reporters and desk writers Assist Output Editors in checking content in bulletin rundowns Write and voice local and international stories Script headlines and promos Liaise with bulletin producers, video editors and technical operations Re-angle stories regularly Review scripts and on-screen text within bulletins Check wire services and news feeds for breaking news Help decide how best to visually illustrate stories Show less - Digital News Writer Provide editorial oversight for the SABC online department Determine the structure, look and feel of the website Sub news copy provided by reporters and writers Write local and international copy Identify headline material Write headlines and promos Approve final copy before going online Monitor wires and websites for breaking news Approve visuals for use in headlines and promos Craft questions for filed/studio interviews - TV… Show more - Digital News Writer Provide editorial oversight for the SABC online department Determine the structure, look and feel of the website Sub news copy provided by reporters and writers Write local and international copy Identify headline material Write headlines and promos Approve final copy before going online Monitor wires and websites for breaking news Approve visuals for use in headlines and promos Craft questions for filed/studio interviews - TV news producer Sub news scripts, ensuring they're succinct, accurate and relevant Ensure scripts are factually correct, contextual, engaging and in line with SABC's editorial policy Maintain high standards of spelling and grammar Assist in updating SABC style guide Liaise with reporters to refine story angles and content Report back on story progress throughout the day Mentor and train reporters and desk writers Assist Output Editors in checking content in bulletin rundowns Write and voice local and international stories Script headlines and promos Liaise with bulletin producers, video editors and technical operations Re-angle stories regularly Review scripts and on-screen text within bulletins Check wire services and news feeds for breaking news Help decide how best to visually illustrate stories Show less

Desk Writer

• Dec 2004 - Jun 2005

Monitor wire services and news feeds for the latest local and international news Write and produce news stories in a variety of formats Write news crawlers and news boards Turn sound bytes from studio interviews Set up guests to be interviewed during the various bulletins Assist in crafting intros and cues for anchors in studio Monitor wire services and news feeds for the latest local and international news Write and produce news stories in a variety of formats Write news crawlers and news boards Turn sound bytes from studio interviews Set up guests to be interviewed during the various bulletins Assist in crafting intros and cues for anchors in studio