Social Media Communications Officer
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Communications Officer Enterprises UP
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Alice
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Creative communications officer and journalist with more than 8 years of experience in the South African media industry. Contributing author in the Pan-African anthology, Is My Queer Body Not Strong Enough? Skilled in research, writing, editing and managing social media and company websites. Adaptable copywriter and researcher. Hello, I am
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Review internal and external communications, verify messages and aid delivery of annual strategic business objectives. Devise creative strategies for improving customer awareness of company and its offerings.
Support marketing teams in developing, implementing, and promoting engaging, focused media campaigns.
Conduct thorough research on industry-related topics to produce authentic content.
Proofread and edit company documents such as memos and tender requests for quality checks and to ensure our style guide is adhered to at all times.
Designing adverts and updating brochures on the website. Writing, reviewing, editing, and updating content for social media platforms, websites, and blogs.
Using social media to engage consumers, respond to questions or complaints.
Collaborating with internal departments to establish campaign objectives, complete tasks, and identify and solve problems. Monitoring social media and website metrics.
Organise PR events, including open days and business conferences, to interact with other companies and generate new ideas.
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REFERENCES
BA in Creative Writing
EDUCATIONAL
May 2022 to September 2024
CONTACT
University of South Africa
2024-present
National Diploma in Jounalism
Tshwane University of Technology
2011-2013
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BConsult
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Maintained an opinion piece focused on entertainment news in the South African industry.
Building contacts to maintain a flow of news.
Seeking out and investigating stories via my contacts, press releases and other media.
Working closely with the news team, photographers and editors.
Recording interviews and meetings using technical
equipment.
Producing concise and accurate copy according to the newspaper's house style and to strict deadlines.
Developed and edited digital content across various channels, including short-form and video.
Journalist Roodepoort Record
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Alice
Mpholo
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Utilised understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention- grabbing stories.
Building relationships with the community.
Keep abreast with community developments.
Use social media to promote stories on websites.
Travelled to and attended events, conducting on-the- ground interviews to gather information and explain events or situations
April 2021 to April 2022
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CONTACT
Tech/ICT Journalist Digital Focus Magazine
• Keeping up with changes and trends in the digital space
• Interviewing key players in the ICT industry while continuing to build contacts
• Creating and managing the magazine’s social media pages
• Attending media briefings, networking events and summits
• Creating my own contact bases with professionals in the public and private sector
• Profiling SMMEs and young professionals that are breaking into the tech/ICT industry
August 2015 to July 2017
News Reporter Caxton Community Papers
August 2014 to July 2015
Senior news anchor YFM
Reported on the Oscar Pistorius Trial in Pretoria and Nelson Mandela's death and funeral service..
Anchored, produced and identified news content daily for broadcasting to different markets and locations.
Keeping the programme running to schedule - responding positively and quickly to problems or changes, and improvising where necessary.
Attending press briefings.
Interviewing guests in the studio, by telephone or on Location. Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit. Attended regular training sessions to grow current skillset and improve journalistic capabilities.
March 2013 to July 2014
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