Experienced media and communications practitioner open to learning and growing in the sector.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Writer
Opera Hub
Pretoria
03.2020 - 06.2020
Utilised exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communication Officer
Government Communication and Information System
Pretoria
09.2014 - Current
Daily media monitoring and analysis reports for the Crisis Communication team, opinion piece writers and external stakeholders.
Assist with drafting opinion pieces on different government campaigns
Assist in building and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
Multitask effectively by speaking to internal and external stakeholders and simultaneously typing information into system to create requested media reports.
Assist in managing media relations and campaigns to address public communications in crisis situations.
Assist in drafting press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image of the organisation.
Assist in drafting content for social media platforms.
Event planning and management.
Collating information and drafting content for internal communications platforms.
Information System / Intern
Government Communication
Pretoria
07.2013 - 08.2014
I worked in a Crisis Communication component
Media monitoring,
Assisted in drafting media statements,
Compiled reports for issues emanating from the media for crisis management
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