Trisha Pillay

Women Empowerment Editor at Briefly News
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(386) 825-5501
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Afrikaans Professional working proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • South Africa
    • Online Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Women Empowerment Editor
      • Mar 2023 - Present

      I write human interest stories for one of the biggest news and entertainment platforms in South Africa. My main goal is to write stories that support women's empowerment. In addition, I write pieces that, by fusing factual and emotive language, tell the tale of a person or a group of people which aims to evoke readers' empathy. I write human interest stories for one of the biggest news and entertainment platforms in South Africa. My main goal is to write stories that support women's empowerment. In addition, I write pieces that, by fusing factual and emotive language, tell the tale of a person or a group of people which aims to evoke readers' empathy.

    • South Africa
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Content Specialist
      • May 2022 - Present

      I create content strategies for for various clients which include various stakeholders including non-profit organisations as a senior content lead at Rito Group. I take care of content projects and supply the team with various content pieces so they can generate media attention. I also review and proofread various content elements before publication. Among the content I produce and write are fact sheets, blogs, opinion pieces, press statements, and Q&As. My duties also include obtaining input from various stakeholders during the content development process to increase their productivity and efficiency. I also anaylse and suggest new topics, ascertain the content's weaknesses and the needs of the client. I create material that encourages conversions in line with the organisation's goals. In addition, I produce a AWEaP's monthly webinar focusing on the empowerment of women in male-dominated industries. Show less

    • South Africa
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Bulletin Editor/ Producer
      • Mar 2019 - Jul 2022

      Oversaw the news content of each bulletin. Coordinate crossings with reporters on the field Make sure news bulletins are fresh and have relevant new angles. In-charge of subs, output producers, guest relations and reporters on field, reporting to the News Editor on duty. Writing copy for TV anchors, producing content for bulletins and preparing pieces and features for the channel.Interviewing individuals for stories and breaking news where applicable. Getting visuals and doing offline-editing, desk reporting. Ensuring show has great content, interviews and panel chats .Making sure that ratings of the show continue to grow. In-charge of Output producers, reporters on field to ensure bulletins flow. Bulletin Editor for Xoli Mngambi’s show and assisted a number of other shows like Daytime Update, Breaking Dawn and on weekends for Newsfeed AM and the Newsfeed PM show. Show less

  • 3ntrymagazine
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Freelance Writer
      • May 2017 - Mar 2019

      Work as a freelance writer for the online magazine focusing on stories in Africa. From travel, lifestyle and movers and shakers that are making their mark not only in Africa but in the world. Work as a freelance writer for the online magazine focusing on stories in Africa. From travel, lifestyle and movers and shakers that are making their mark not only in Africa but in the world.

    • Managing Editor
      • Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

      Head of a brilliant team that produce contagiously inspiring stories of Africa and it's people. We are the sister company of BrightVibes. Our main focus is portraying Africa in a positive light. I produce amazing African stories which spread a positive message. Africa has so much talent, natural resources and diverse cultures that make it unique. BrightVibes helps push this agenda and showcases the brighter side of life. Head of a brilliant team that produce contagiously inspiring stories of Africa and it's people. We are the sister company of BrightVibes. Our main focus is portraying Africa in a positive light. I produce amazing African stories which spread a positive message. Africa has so much talent, natural resources and diverse cultures that make it unique. BrightVibes helps push this agenda and showcases the brighter side of life.

    • South Africa
    • Media Production
    • Content Manager
      • Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

    • South Africa
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Producer
      • Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

      I have produced a number of shows such as Buzz a daily entertainment show, Battle for the White House covering the US elections, The South African of the Year Awards 2015 and 2016. I am now the executive producer for the segment Special Reports covering various topics which we cover in-depth. I produce documentary's occasionally for the channel and train groups of interns interested in TV production. I voice and report at times. I have produced a number of shows such as Buzz a daily entertainment show, Battle for the White House covering the US elections, The South African of the Year Awards 2015 and 2016. I am now the executive producer for the segment Special Reports covering various topics which we cover in-depth. I produce documentary's occasionally for the channel and train groups of interns interested in TV production. I voice and report at times.

    • Editor / Producer
      • Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

      News editor of the the news department. Producer of two shows that are part of rythm cycle production company News editor of the the news department. Producer of two shows that are part of rythm cycle production company

    • France
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Marketing and Sales Coordinator
      • Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

    • Online Journalist
      • Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

      Updating the website, Updating the various social media platforms for the newspaper, maintaing the website, writing articles Updating the website, Updating the various social media platforms for the newspaper, maintaing the website, writing articles

    • Sweden
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Field service administrator
      • Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

    • Online Journalist (Part time)
      • Nov 2011 - Feb 2013

      I use to write for a online magazine. I should cover different beats in accordance to what my editor required. I wrote for the magazine on a part time basis I use to write for a online magazine. I should cover different beats in accordance to what my editor required. I wrote for the magazine on a part time basis

    • South Africa
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Intern
      • May 2011 - Sep 2011

      Producing, editing, interviewing, intergration of a in-house system, job shadowing Producing, editing, interviewing, intergration of a in-house system, job shadowing

Education

  • University of Johannesburg
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
    2008 - 2010
  • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    Honours in International Politics, Communication and Media Studies
    2022 - 2022

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