Burli
Karabo Mpolokeng
News Anchor/Journalist
Mbombela
Summary
Highly motivated News Content Creator with proven track record developing engaging news content. Works well independently as well as collaboratively. Two-times radio awards nominee in 2022 and 2023. Strong writing and reading skills
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Producer - Current Affairs
RISE FM
01.2023 - Current
- Source high calibre guests for expert analysis on current issues.
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Develop scripts and produce running order for the presenter
News Anchor/Journalist
RISE FM
01.2022 - Current
- Deployed to news events to provide on-the-ground news coverage.
- Drafts news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Collects data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and for radio broadcast.
- Source audio and edit for news soundbites on bulletins
Online News Editor
Emalahleni FM News
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Monitor breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Oversaw team of reporters and support staff when creating content.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Mine Surveyor
Exxaro
01.2009 - 12.2019
- Reviewed and checked survey, subdivision and parcel maps to verify compliance with laws.
- Updated deeds, leases and other legal documents with property descriptions and boundary details.
- Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
- Followed local, regional and national surveying guidelines.
- Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
- Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of South Africa
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mine Survey
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
Skills
Content Production
undefinedAccomplishments
Best News Reader Nominee - 2022 Radio Awards
Best News & Actuality Show - 2023 Radio Awards
Software
Timeline
Content Producer - Current Affairs
RISE FM
01.2023 - Current
News Anchor/Journalist
RISE FM
01.2022 - Current
Online News Editor
Emalahleni FM News
04.2020 - 12.2021
Mine Surveyor
Exxaro
01.2009 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mine Survey
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
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