As Communication Content Officer, I am responsible for developing content for internal audiences, while also promoting the company and its initiatives to external audiences. This includes:• Writing content for various internal campaigns and communication channels• Writing for, editing and managing the in-house magazine• Editing the company’s internal newsletter and other communication material• Writing media releases and other corporate communication… Show more As Communication Content Officer, I am responsible for developing content for internal audiences, while also promoting the company and its initiatives to external audiences. This includes:• Writing content for various internal campaigns and communication channels• Writing for, editing and managing the in-house magazine• Editing the company’s internal newsletter and other communication material• Writing media releases and other corporate communication material• Liaising with members of the media• Uploading and editing content for the company Intranet• Mentoring trainees/interns within the Communication department• Overseeing production of videos for internal and external audiences, including script writing and editing, filming, and signoff Show less

As Media and Publications Officer, I am responsible for creating a range of written materials to promote the Business Chamber and its work to support local businesses.This includes:• Writing feature-length articles for the Business Chamber’s in-house magazines.• Acting as editor for various in-house publications.• Preparing media statements and responses to media queries.• Preparing other materials, including presentations, speeches and letters.• Assisting with… Show more As Media and Publications Officer, I am responsible for creating a range of written materials to promote the Business Chamber and its work to support local businesses.This includes:• Writing feature-length articles for the Business Chamber’s in-house magazines.• Acting as editor for various in-house publications.• Preparing media statements and responses to media queries.• Preparing other materials, including presentations, speeches and letters.• Assisting with communications around Business Chamber events. Show less

I worked as business reporter for The Herald, covering a variety of sectors. My duties included:Interviewing sources for business stories.Interpreting data and statistical reports for articles.Writing news and feature articles about developments in various industries.Generating story ideas.Basic photography as needed.Assisting with political reporting as needed.Using social media for live coverage of stories when needed.

I worked as reporter for Die Burger and the news website Netwerk24 in a variety of areas, including education, arts, business and politics.My duties included:Interviewing sources for stories.Writing news and feature articles spanning arts, education, business and politics.Generating story ideas.Generating weekly content for the lifestyle section.Basic photography as needed.Use of Twitter and Facebook in live coverage and promotion of articles.

In this position I was responsible for compiling news bulletins in Afrikaans and English, as well as on-air reading of Afrikaans bulletins.

Teaching media-related subjects, marking and administration. My duties included: Assisting students during practical sessions for magazine writing and media ethics modules.Moderating of assignments.Invigilation during tests.Lecturing a module on WordPress for third year N.Dip Journalism students.