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Kyla Mc Nulty

Kyla Mc Nulty

Researcher, Project Manager, Convener
Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic Researcher and Project Manager that is passionate about South Africa's political and social landscape. I am skilled in facilitating meetings and dealing with the complex interests of civil society groups. I have successfully organized policy advocacy campaigns and international conferences, and have researched for multiple outlets, including television, academic projects and online publications.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Lead

ReCreate South Africa
03.2020 - Current
  • Convener of an umbrella copyright advocacy movement, that includes organisations like SADTU, COSATU, SAGA, Wikimedia South Africa and more, as well as lawyers, researchers and other experts
  • Project management, including participation in South Africa's copyright legislative process, hosting and participating in educational workshops and more
  • Hosting weekly status meetings
  • Researching & Writing, including articles, submissions and more
  • Organising international conferences, including The Right to Research in Africa, 2023 and Copyright and the Public Interest: Africa and The Global South, 2025

Senior Producer

The Big Debate, South Africa
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Senior Producer for Season 12 of The Big Debate, South Africa
  • Script writing and researching for episodes
  • Script writing and producing for short documentaries
  • Audience production, through sourcing civil society stakeholders relevant to each topic

Researcher

The Big Debate, South Africa
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • The only Researcher for The Big Debate, season 11
  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes
  • Assisted in gathering data from audience polling
  • Contributed to script development

Researcher and Content Producer

South African History Online
10.2015 - 12.2018
  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
  • Wrote and published articles and biographies
  • Gathered field research and interviews on student protests and other topics
  • Conceptualised and executed project ideas, such as an integenrational dialougue between 1976 student activists and fees must fall activists

Research Assistant

Wits School of Governance
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Research Assistant for Dr Darlene Miller, who was a Senior Lecturer at the Wits School of Governance
  • Organised flights, ground transport and other logistics
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Participated in meetings with collaborators and took notes
  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.

Education

No Degree - Project Management Certificate

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Copyright Law Short Course

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
04.2001 -

Skills

    Research and writing

    Project management

    Meeting facilitation

    Team motivation

    Resource allocation

Yoga

I am a qualified yoga teacher

Timeline

Senior Producer

The Big Debate, South Africa
01.2024 - 08.2024

Project Lead

ReCreate South Africa
03.2020 - Current

Researcher

The Big Debate, South Africa
10.2018 - 08.2019

Research Assistant

Wits School of Governance
11.2017 - 11.2018

Researcher and Content Producer

South African History Online
10.2015 - 12.2018

No Degree - Project Management Certificate

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -

No Degree - Copyright Law Short Course

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -

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