ResponsibilitiesI provided strong administrative and production assistance to the producers of various feature shows, including research, confirming interview logistics, attending shoots, helping during and after set-up, sourcing of “B-roll” video material, logging tapes and transcribing interviews. Other day to day responsibilities included: ScriptwritingNavigating the various CNN systems. Overseeing edits of vignettes, segments and shows. Producing vignettes… Show more ResponsibilitiesI provided strong administrative and production assistance to the producers of various feature shows, including research, confirming interview logistics, attending shoots, helping during and after set-up, sourcing of “B-roll” video material, logging tapes and transcribing interviews. Other day to day responsibilities included: ScriptwritingNavigating the various CNN systems. Overseeing edits of vignettes, segments and shows. Producing vignettes, segments and shows. Working with the global CNN sponsored features team across the different hubs. I also wrote creative pitches appealing to an even wider audience, in an attempt to expand CNN’s reach. Social and digital responsibilities included: Identifying when a social/digital cut can be produced from existing material. Learning more about social media, the different tricks for different platforms, an ongoing study in an everchanging environment. Conceptualizing a social and/or digital strategy before a shoot to allow for 360 exposures (thinking further than just TV). Developing a stronger social media skillset by analyzing more media and gauging what is successful and effective. Archiving and post-production: Making sure material was archived correctly was essential for future projects. I also managed procedures and paperwork required for distribution rights. Show less

I worked as a television producer for CNN Vision. CNN Vision brings the world's breathtaking diversity into focus. The team tells stories that are revealing, engaging dramatic and cinematic. With access only CNN can offer, we travel to every corner of the globe to capture the unexpected and unforgettable.

Since 2005 I have been working with high school pupils and coaching public speaking to private students. Most recently I mentored my friend, an enthusiastic childhood cancer activist, on how to connect with the media and how to inspire audiences with her message. Her foundation has raised over 2 million US dollars for independent childhood cancer research and I am incredibly proud to be a supporter of her foundation, associated with St. Baldrick's, the world's largest private funder of… Show more Since 2005 I have been working with high school pupils and coaching public speaking to private students. Most recently I mentored my friend, an enthusiastic childhood cancer activist, on how to connect with the media and how to inspire audiences with her message. Her foundation has raised over 2 million US dollars for independent childhood cancer research and I am incredibly proud to be a supporter of her foundation, associated with St. Baldrick's, the world's largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. Show less

In 2016 I worked as a drama and creative writing tutor for children aged 4 - 12. I have always been passionate about using artistic expression as therapy to encourage emotional and mental wellbeing. During this employment period I had the opportunity to gain experience in this area and I cherish all that I learned during this time in my professional career.

I worked as a Production Coordinator for South Africa's current affairs television program, CheckPoint, with Nkepile Mabuse.

In 2014 I worked as an "Arts Ambassador" at a church in South Africa, where I directed live Sunday services in a 3000 seat state of the art performance theater. My main responsibility was to recruit creative arts individuals to create unique performing arts experiences to inspire and move the audience. The Global Leadership Summit and Expressing Hope Benefit Concert are two of the main stage event hosted by Mosaiek church annually.

I was part of the extensive team that covered the Mandela funeral, producing for international award-winning correspondent Arwa Damon (2014 Courage in Journalism Award). I worked as a freelance features producer for CNN International's Marketplace Africa, Inside Africa, African Voices and African Start-Up. Other responsibilities included: Conceptualizing, researching, pitching, planning and producing feature and news stories.Arranging and conducting television interviews… Show more I was part of the extensive team that covered the Mandela funeral, producing for international award-winning correspondent Arwa Damon (2014 Courage in Journalism Award). I worked as a freelance features producer for CNN International's Marketplace Africa, Inside Africa, African Voices and African Start-Up. Other responsibilities included: Conceptualizing, researching, pitching, planning and producing feature and news stories.Arranging and conducting television interviews, directing shoots and packaging material for broadcast.Scripting feature and news packages in a variety of formats, including 2 – 5 minutes packages, interviews and vox pops.Recording voice track for packages.Transcribing, archiving, editing (Final Cut Pro). Sourcing raw and edited video and photo content from creative services, production houses and agencies. Sending, receiving and converting video formats using digital platforms. Clearing the rights of material for broadcasts.Organizing and facilitating live broadcasts on location. Newsgathering during breaking news.Overseeing pre-recorded programming.Designing and coordinating travel and shooting schedules, budgets and risk assessments for projects. Show less

Local Producer of BBC’s Africa Business Report with Lerato Mbele. Responsibilities: Same as Freelance Producer at CNN.

I was part of the CNN team that covered the Bredasdorp rape and the first Oscar Pistorius court event where I coordinated the lives and was responsible for news gathering.http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/08/world/africa/south-africa-gang-rape/index.html?iref=allsearchI travelled to Lagos and Accra to produce several features and news pieces for CNN’s Inside Africa and CNN’s Freedom Project with CNN’s Vladimir Duthiers. I also produced for CNN’s senior international… Show more I was part of the CNN team that covered the Bredasdorp rape and the first Oscar Pistorius court event where I coordinated the lives and was responsible for news gathering.http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/08/world/africa/south-africa-gang-rape/index.html?iref=allsearchI travelled to Lagos and Accra to produce several features and news pieces for CNN’s Inside Africa and CNN’s Freedom Project with CNN’s Vladimir Duthiers. I also produced for CNN’s senior international correspondent Ivan Watson:http://edition.cnn.com/video/?/video/world/2013/06/27/ctw-born-free-generation-watson-pkg.cnnhttp://edition.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2013/07/02/pkg-watson-mandela-apartheid-township.cnn.htmlI also produced the South African content for CNN’s A Girl’s World mini series:http://edition.cnn.com/video/?/video/world/2013/07/01/intl-girls-world-part-1-natpkg.cnn&iref=allsearchI was also the producer of CNN International’s weekly business feature show Marketplace Africa, with correspondent Robyn Curnow. Show less

I worked on shows such as Inside Africa, Marketplace Africa, African Voices, CNN International News and Freedom Project. I produced the Mozambique elements in Part 3 of the CNN Freedom Project Mozambique or Bust.

Audio control, Computer Graphics, Production Assistant, VT, Autocue, on floor experience.