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Susan Purén

Journalist & Television producer at Self Employed
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Susan Purén, a seasoned journalist and television producer with 26 years of experience, holds a Bachelor's in Psychology and Communication and Media Studies, and is proficient in Afrikaans, English, and Dutch.
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Location
Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Dutch Limited working proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency
Skills
  • Television
  • Documentaries
  • Broadcast
  • Post Production
  • Video
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Susan Purén is a seasoned television producer and journalist with 26 years of experience as a self-employed freelancer, having worked on prominent shows such as "Carte Blanche" and "Sky News." She has also held roles at SABC, where she reported on hard news and actuality, and at Team Apex Real Estate Services, where she served as a property consultant. A holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology from the University of Pretoria, Susan has taught television documentary production to BA Journalism Hon students and has a Duolingo certification in Italian. Throughout her career, Susan has demonstrated expertise in post-production, video editing, and media production, with proficiency in Final Cut Pro. Her skills in journalism, broadcasting, and producing have been showcased through her work on various television programs, including "50/50" on SABC2 and "Checkpoint" on ENCA. Her experience spans multiple industries, from news reporting to television production. With a strong educational foundation and a passion for storytelling, Susan Purén has established herself as a versatile and accomplished professional in the media industry.

Credentials

  • Duolingo Italian Fluency: Elementary (Estimated)
    Duolingo
    May, 2016
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Self Employed
    • Journalist & Television producer
      • Mar 1997 - Present

    • Freelance Journalist / TV Producer / Fixer / Researcher
      • Sep 1997 - Aug 2023

      Carte Blanche on Mnet 2000-2014Sky News 2013-201450/50 on SABC2 2012, 2015, 2016 2017, 2018, 2019Checkpoint on ENCA 2015 and 2016Huisgenoot/You Magazine 2003-2016Noseweek 2008-2021VICE TV NY 2017Maroela Media 2019, 2020, 2021

  • Team Apex Real Estate Services
    • South Africa
    • Property Consultant
      • Apr 2021 - Mar 2023
      • South Africa

  • University of Pretoria
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa
    • Industry Specialist Lecturer
      • 2012 - 2015
      • Pretoria Area, South Africa

      Teaching Television Documentary Production to BA Journalism Hon students (1 month per year)

  • SABC
    • Television News Correspondent & Field Reporter
      • May 1994 - Sep 1997

      Hard news and actuality reporting, investigative journalism.

  • SABC
    • Pretoria South Africa
    • Radio Journalist
      • 1984 - 1987
      • Pretoria South Africa

      Hard news and actuality reporting

Education

  • 1970 - 1975
    University of Pretoria
    Bachelor's Degree, Psychology 3 Sosiology 3 Criminology 3
  • 1997 - 1997
    University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    Communication and Media Studies
  • 1965 - 1969
    Lyttelton Afrikaans High School

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