GEZZY SINQOBILE SIBISI

JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR

Personal Details

M: 081-***-****

E:adisja@r.postjobfree.com

D.O.B: 30/12/1989

ID no: 891**********

Gender: Female

Age: 30

Driving License: Yes (Code 8)

Vehicle: Yes

Nationality: South African

Address: 38 Edison Crescent, Sunninghill, Sandton

Personal Skills

Passionate

Creative + Imaginative

Good Attention to Detail

Self-Motivated

Target Driven

Excellent interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Achievements

The Times Newspaper Award for Best Journalism Student 2011

Top Achiever Award 2011 at CityVarsity

Areas of Expertise

Print Journalism

Website Content

Wordpress Developer

Blog Writing

e-Newsletters

Creative Writing

TV Script-writing/Narrating

Photography/Photojournalism

Social Media/SEO

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Works

Magazines

YOU/Huisgenoot

Drum

Screen Africa

National Newspapers:

The Times

Sowetan

Daily Despatch

Community Newspapers

Orange Farm Poortjie Indaba

Bua Sedibeng

Television:

Aviwe BDS

Ochre TV

Newsletters:

Music Mayday South Africa

Nextcall

Social Media:

Takalani Sesame

Cherry Apple Media

Township-Inspired ZA

Screen Africa

Educational Websites:

ECD Hub - Takalani Sesame

Masibambane College

Dedicated writer with a nose for news, a passion for storytelling and a reputation for impeccable ethics.

Highly seasoned and reliable researcher with an excellent work history in writing, editing and translation.

Dynamic, highly organized, adaptable, efficient copy editor and proof-reader with a keen eye for accuracy and detail.

Proficiency with M-Word, Wordpress, Adobe and SEO applications and learning new technology quickly

Handled photography requirements for key clients marketing, event coverage, corporate portraits and personal services

Commended performance as a content developer for print, broadcast and online reporting in various prominent media companies.

Now looking for new exciting projects that will make the best use of my existing skills and experience.

I am currently studying and pursuing a National Diploma in Copywriting and Digital Marketing.

Professional Experience

1 April 2020 – 31 October 2020

News Journalist at YOU Magazine (Media24)

Investigate and write news articles for the weekly print publication

Generate ideas and write features for the online platforms

Conduct and record interviews and transcribe recordings

Conduct photoshoots or source out pictures

Proofread articles and assist with completing layout of magazine

Support journalists and staff with other production-related task

Reference: Hilda Van Dyk – Editor at YOU & Huisgenoot

Contacts: 011*******/079*******

Reference2: Shanaaz Prince - News Editor at YOU

Contacts: 083*******

Mid-April 2017 – March 2020

Journalist at Screen Africa

Edit and upload press releases to Screen Africa website

Create and send out weekly newsletter

Conceptualise and write content for Screen Africa’s monthly magazine issues

Represent company in media briefings and press conferences

Attend social events and take photographs for social pages

Reference: Chanelle Ellaya – Editor at Screen Africa

Contact: 011-***-****/082-***-****

July 2016 – mid-April 2017

Freelance Writer, Photographer and Proof-reader/Editor for various websites and publications

1.Ndalo Media’s Good Schools Report 2017 (http://www.goodschoolsreport.com/authors/gezzy-sibisi/)

2.Nextcall Monthly Newsletter (https://issuu.com/nextcallcontactcentre/docs/nn_edition03_web_red)

3.Bua Sedibeng News (https://www.facebook.com/BuaSedibengNews)

4.Masibambane College (http://masibambanecollege.co.za/)

5.Township-Inspired ZA (https//townshipinspiredza.wordpress.com/ OR https://www.facebook.com/townshipinspiredza/)

Reference 1: Sheena Adams - Ndalo Media

Contact: 011-***-****

Reference 2: Marietta Moitheri - Bua Sedibeng News

Contact: 079-***-****

Reference 3: Ernest Fingxa - Masibambane College

Contact: 011-***-****

April 2014 - January 2015

Digital Editor at Takalani Sesame (ECD Hub)

(www.earlychildhood-takalanisesame.co.za)

Research and create content of Early Childhood Development (ECD) studies, best practices in classroom instruction, lessons and activities for Takalani Sesame’s Edu-website

Conduct digital learning lessons for Takalani Sesame teacher outreach programmes in ECD and Foundation Phase

Produce weekly content for the Takalani Sesame social pages (Facebook and Twitter) and website

Reference: Joy Ngoma (Education Specialist)

Contact: 072-***-****

February 2013 – August 2013 at Aviwe BDS

TV Researcher of SABC 1 Show, Kulcha Kwest

(www.kulchakwest.co.za)

Conduct the research needs of the programmee; produce script and storyline of each episode

Direct shooting of the episode as well as help out in the final edit with the writing of inserts, voice-overs and subtitles

Produce website content and Facebook updates of episodes

Reference: Mpho Moagi (Executive Producer)

Contacts: 011-***-**** and 082-***-****

March 2012 – February 2013 at Times Media Group

Journalist/Contributor at The Times, Sowetan and Daily Despatch

Finding weekly celebrity stories for the front pages

Writing features stories on fashion, health, food and leisure sectors

Interviewing people in the education and business industry

Attending press conferences, launch parties, premieres and industry briefings

Reference 1:Mapula Nkosi (Sunday World Editor)

Contact: 011-***-****

Reference 2: Jackie May (Features Editor at The Times)

Contact: 082-***-****

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