Desiree Ntuli

• Conducting in-depth research: Research various topics ranging from current affairs to historical events, providing accurate and comprehensive information to inform programme content.
• Assisted with script development: Created scripts, provided accurate background information, and verified facts, while pitching ideas, selecting episode themes, and outlining overarching narratives.
• Developing and presenting ideas: Help to generate and develop programme ideas, writing proposals and treatments.
• Sourced contributors and locations: Identified and contacted potential guests and contributors, securing locations that enhanced programme content.
• Talent Coordination:Booking guests, experts, or actors and helping prepare them for the camera.
• Liaising with production teams: Coordinate with other production staff, such as producers, directors and camera crews, ensuring everyone is informed and prepared.
• Led team briefings: Guided researchers, segment producers, and journalists on angles and stories to pursue, aligning efforts with programme goals.
• Staying up to date with industry trends: Researchers regularly watch television and read industry publications to stay informed about trends, audience preferences and competing programmes.
• Logistics and Timing:Working with the director to manage shoot schedules, locations, and time constraints.

• Digital & Content Strategy: Growing the club's global footprint through engaging social media content, behind-the-scenes videos, newsletters, and the official club website or mobile app.
• Brand Management & PR: Protecting and elevating the club's image, managing community outreach programs, and handling official club communications.
• Ticketing & Fan Engagement: Drove match attendance by implementing loyalty programmes, group ticket sales, targeted promotions, and season ticket campaigns, fostering community engagement.
• Sponsorships & Partnerships: Secured brands for stadium naming rights, shirt sponsors, and training kit partners, significantly enhancing revenue streams.
• Merchandise & Retail: Promoting club kits, training gear, and custom merchandise to fans globally via physical club stores and e-commerce platforms.
• Matchday Experience: Created vibrant in-stadium atmosphere through pre-match entertainment, fan zones, halftime shows, and stadium activations, enriching fan experiences.

Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace – Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google Docs/Sheets is essential for document creation, data management, and communication.

• Document Preparation & Record-Keeping – Drafting, proofreading, formatting reports, and maintaining accurate databases ensures systematic office operations.
• Coordinated meetings, appointments, and events to enhance scheduling efficiency.
• Executed accurate data entry and updates in digital systems to support organisational efficiency.
• Managed travel arrangements, expense reports, and invoices to ensure reliability and maintain attention to detail.
• Technical Tools & Software – Familiarity with internal systems, CRM software, and social media platforms such as Youtube, Canva, CapCut, LinkedIn, Twitter, Monday.com, etc.