Malvory Adams
Media Practitioner
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Vastly experienced, industrious media practitioner with over 25 years of successful experience in writing, editing, design and news production. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in media industry. Strengths in positioning and repositioning of media products backed by extensive training in news leadership and management. Skilled Editor and communicator adept at collaborating effectively and cohesively with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Bulletin Writer
SABC
Johannesburg, Gauteng
09.2008 - Current
- I'm a committed disciple of that time-honoured journalism mantra: Check ... check ... and check again! Accuracy and believability are sacrosanct.
- Translate and edit scripts and video clips according to the house style and requested duration.
- Sought out new angels by pursuing our own reporters and other news organisations' information periodically and wrote stories according to strict timelines.
- Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Trained junior staff members on compelling breaking news stories, style guidelines and organization procedures.
- Brainstormed with department to determine new topics and stories.
- Conceptualized, pitched, and executed articles till its ready for broadcast
- Utilized available software to produce professional pieces.
- Ensure that scripts adhere to SABC Editorial Policies, Press Code, BCCSA prescripts, journalistic ethics and the required production standards expected of all programs.
- Take full responsibility for stories allocated to me by reviewing clips and ensuring that those meet technical, legal and editorial requirements.
Acting Bulletin Editor
SABC
Johannesburg, Gauteng
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Planned bulletin based on the daily National Diary.
- Coordinated news content and topics with input desk and national news editor .
- Led team of Bulletin Writers in production of content for daily newspaper.
- Edited, revised and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Provided immediate, concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed broadcasting suggestions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Managed quality assurance program
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Actively listened to viewers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Improved output and end-product through consistent hard work and dedication to department and Editor's news direction.
Assistant Editor/Die Burger/Kaapse Son
Media24
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2002 - 11.2004
- As a founding member of the Afrikaans tabloid, Son (originally called Kaapse Son) I played a leading role in establishing the language style, look, feel market positioning, and alignment of the publication’s content and mission with its target audience.
- Generated story ideas and wrote own articles and headlines
Co-designed the masthead of the tabloid - Assigned stories, led content development meetings and reviewed completed stories to guide execution of concepts and tone.
- Quality control: ensured accuracy, writing headlines that sing, and quality printing
- Wrote in-depth analysis of current affairs, news, politics, social issues, and sport
- Trained and mentored journalists
- Wrote analysis/commentary
- Represented the editorial team at meetings with printing press manager, circulation manager, marketing teams
- Held meetings with the Editor of Die Burger, who was overall in charge of the Son operation
- Chose and prepared photos in conjunction with Pictures Editor.
- Pitched content strategies.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries for each article.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And History
University of The Western Cape
CapeTown 02.1980 - 06.1982
High School Diploma -
John Bisseker Senior Secondary
East London 01.1976 - 11.1979
Skills
Exceptional copywriter
Accomplishments
2021: My debut Afrikaans non-fiction book, Als is nie (net) swart en wit nie - is due for release soon by Naledi Publishers.
2007: Scooped Mondi Shanduka Commended Newspaper Award in the category News & Analysis for a three-part series titled "Blacks Know Rugby"
2005: A community newspaper that I edited and co-owned, West Xpress, scooped the Best Emerging Publication at the Sanlam Community Press Awards
1999-2000: The Frewin Trophy for Typographical Excellence 2 years in succession during my tenure as Night Editor/Assistant Editor of the Johannesburg daily Beeld.
2011: At the funeral of the legendary Eastern Cape boxer, Nkosana "Happy Boy" Mgxaji, then Minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula quoted from one of my articles ("Those Were Happy Days" in City Press) in his eulogy for "Bra Nko".
singing and songwriting; walking and reading inspirational books; advising recovering addicts
As the singer-songwriter MeZZo, I already released 2 fully-fledged albums and numerous Singles. My songs receive wide airplay on commercial and community radio stations.
One of my love songs 'Real Love' reached the semifinals of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition.
I'm an avid walker and as a recovering alcoholic I subscribe to the AA mantra "that you can only keep what you have by giving it away".
Affiliations
- Former board member of the Association of Independent Publishers
- Member of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation, SAMRO
Certification
Final Cut Pro Level 1
Additional Information
MY PUBLICATIONS:
- SHADES OF DISCOMFORT - (City Press, 1997)
- TATTERED RAINBOW (City Press, 1997)
- THE LIVING DEAD (City Press, 1997)
- THE XHOSANOSTRA (City Press, 1997)
- VAARWEL, MAMA WINNIE! - (Afrikaans TV Nuus, April 2018)
- SENUTERGEND, MAAR LEKKER! - (Afrikaans TV Nuus, September 2018)
- KWOTAKOOR IS STIL (Beeld, 2001(
- MAAK OOP DIE DEUR VIR LOSLIT-AFRIKAANS - (Beeld, 2000)
- BEKEER DIE KLIEKS (Stille woede skuil in die donkerte) - (Beeld, Januarie 2002)
- 'n S.A. FARRAKHAN (Vrugbare teelaarde vir wanhopiges) - (Beeld, Junie 2001)
- 'n NASIE BINNE 'N NASIE (Die Buysplaas-sindroom en die rol van die swerwer en poligamis, Coenraad de Buys) - (Die Burger, 1984)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Media Fellows Program (Duke University, Raleigh, North Carolina)
10-2021
Acting Bulletin Editor
SABC
05.2019 - 09.2021
Personal Mastery
07-2018
Emotional Intelligence
07-2018
Final Cut Pro Level 1
08-2017
Bulletin Writer
SABC
09.2008 - Current
Assistant Editor/Die Burger/Kaapse Son
Media24
01.2002 - 11.2004
Newsroom Leadership & Management
07-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And History
University of The Western Cape
02.1980 - 06.1982
High School Diploma -
John Bisseker Senior Secondary
01.1976 - 11.1979
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