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ZIYANDA YONO

Phone 071*******

E-mail adhupk@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Talented and immensely creative journalist with a commitment to high-quality research and writing. Proven history of achievement in the industry with more than 4 years of professional experience. Dedication to sound investigative research methods and a strong desire to know the truth of the matter. Excellent reporting and interviewing skills and award-winning writing techniques. Experience writing and reporting across a variety of platforms, including print, television, and online social media. Skills

Great problem-solving aptitude and the ability to work well under pressure. Good interpersonal skills.

Possess the exceptional ability to manage multiple projects/ matters and a multi-faceted workload. Feature writing, reporting and interviewing skills Work History

Sep 2019 -

Current

Business Writer (Freelancer)

The Deal Magazine

• Researching and conducting interviews to create content for the digital magazine

• Collecting and analysing information on any breaking news stories.

• Contributing articles, comments and opinion pieces to the magazine’s website.

• Sourcing and interviewing professionals, victims and academics for case studies and comments.

• Involved in picture selection and the layout design of a page. Nov 2018 –

Aug 2019

Staff Writer

TransAfrica Radio - Satellite and Online Radio Station

• Managed multi-social media accounts for the station.

• Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at functions.

• Created content, stories and videos for multiple platforms including digital and internet channels.

• Researched and wrote weekly articles for print and online publication

• Interviewed community members for potential story ideas and feature writing assignments related to various topics.

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Feb 2018 -

Nov 2018

Producer and On-Air Presenter

GaySA Radio- Online Radio Station

• Confer with producers and assistants to select program content based on audience tastes, program specialties, and public requests.

• Create scripts, guidelines and plans for programs and features

• Interview guests after studying background information and preparing questions that result in engaging content.

• Develop program content that is interesting for audiences and furthers the vision of the radio station

• Coordinate the production of programs from beginning to end, working with performers, guests, and sound staff

Aug 2017-

Oct 2017

Multimedia News Producer

Eyewitness News (Primedia)

• Producing three web stories daily and three expanded stories weekly for digital and social media editions

• Create, edit, and share photos, videos on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

• Collaborate with other reporters, photographers, and videographers for bi-monthly multimedia features.

• Do voice overs for video stories to be published on the website.

• Investigate questions and timely story ideas in the community as developments happen and create news stories detailing breaking events Jul 2016 –

Jul 2017

Television News Producer - Editorial Intern

Thomson Reuters TV

• Shot footage by using professional cameras, DSLRs & GoPr and editing video footage.

• Transmitting edited video footage at Monitor Control Room for global broadcasting.

• Ensured that all recordings were in accordance with production and broadcast standards.

• Script writing and editing.

• Learned fundamentals of field shoots to become a valued assistant in prepping for optimum sound and visual quality, placing mics, running mixers and setting up lighting.

May 2006 -

Jun 2007

Financial Advisor

Metropolitan Holdings

• Rendered exceptional financial advice to clients and conducted affordability analysis

• Draw up investment plans for clients and advise on suitable products.

• Worked on GEPF Investment division.

• Attended continuous professional development courses.

• Train new consultants to offer exceptional customer service.

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Work History

July 2019-

Current

Volunteer Digital Coordinator and Communications Officer Walter Sisulu University Convocation

• Using creative skills to design posters for social media campaigns for the convocation using InDesign and Canva.

• Creating effective communication platforms both for students and convocation alumni on platform such as Facebook and Twitter.

• Organising events and fundraising campaigns for the Convocation.

• Creating press releases to be distributed to different organizations.

• Rendered photographic services for the convocation. Aug 2019 –

Nov 2019

Experiential Learner

Virtual Reality South Africa

• Using creative skills to design posters for social media campaigns for the convocation using InDesign and Canva.

• Creating effective communication platforms both for students and convocation alumni on platform such as Facebook and Twitter.

• Organising events and fundraising campaigns for the Convocation.

• Creating press releases to be distributed to different organizations.

• Rendered photographic services for the convocation. Education

March 2020 Certificate in Advanced Meeting, Incentives, Conferences and Events - Master Class 2020

Africa Tourism Partners and BDO South Africa

Jan 2014 -

Dec 2016

National Diploma in Journalism

Walter Sisulu University

Jan 2004 -

Dec 2004

Grade 12

Ntabenkonyane High School

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References

John Dinky Mkhize

Senior Cameraman (Sky News)

079-***-****

Mark Fredericks

Lecturer (Photo Journalism- Walter Sisulu University) 084-***-****

Ziyanda Wakashe

Attorney (Schneider Galloon Reef& Co Attorneys)

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