AMANDA HALAM
Cape Town,South Africa
Summary
As a talented multimedia journalist, I possess extensive knowledge of digital media and am skilled in shooting, rewriting, and editing content for engaging productions that can be consumed in life and online.
Over the past five years, I have gained experience in producing innovative and creative video and multimedia content.
I have also spent two years reading news in both isiXhosa and English.
I am highly professional and able to work well under pressure. Collaborating with a team comes naturally to me, as I enjoy sharing and developing ideas together.
Additionally, I am proficient in proofreading, editing, and publishing content to ensure high-quality outputs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Multimedia Journalist
Independent Media
CAPE TOWN
2016.04 - Current
- CAPE
- Engage with the audience, proofreading and publishing news
- Use social media to drive readership
- Edit online content
- Meet the deadline demands of online production across multiple platforms
- Use social media to break news and engage with online audience
- Supply links, pictures, audio and or videos
- Manage a publication schedule for the Daily Voice’s websites to ensure they are regularly updated with fresh content
Newsreader
RADIO KC
2013.06 - 2015.10
- PAARL, WESTERN CAPE
- Reading, translating and writing isiXhosa and English news
- Presented informative local traffic and travel updates
- Attended regular training to grow current skillset and continuously improve journalistic capabilities
- Delivered trusted, quality news content
- Delivered breaking news stories authoritatively, presenting reliable updates as information unfolded
- Meet the deadline demands
- Announced breaking news and provided up-to-date, precise updates.
Education
Diploma - Journalism and Media Studies
Damelin College
2013.01 -
Certificate of Higher Education - undefined
Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School
2007
Skills
- Read, translate and write
- Story development skill
- Meticulous proofreading
- Understanding of Google Analytics
- Media Ethics
- Social Media Content Creation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Excellent work ethics
- Production scheduling
- Media operations understanding
- Knowledge of Social Media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter [X], Instagram, Tiktok and Instagram
- Knowledge of managing website
- Knowledge of publishing stories
Interests
REFERENCES
Mamusa Ndzeku
Contact Number: 079 424 5444
Daily Voice Newspaper Production Manager
Janice Johannes
Contact Number: 071 7777 0791
Online Engagement & Digital Production Manager at Stellenbosch University
Taariq Halim
Contact Number: 072 505 7449
Daily Voice Newspaper Editor
Timeline
Multimedia Journalist
Independent Media
2016.04 - Current
Newsreader
RADIO KC
2013.06 - 2015.10
Diploma - Journalism and Media Studies
Damelin College
2013.01 -
Certificate of Higher Education - undefined
Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School