Afrikaans
Malvory Adams
Media Practitioner
Johannesburg
Summary
Vastly experienced, industrious media practitioner with over 30 years of successful experience in writing, editing, design, news and magazine production, and mentoring. 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. Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles (packages) and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers. Versatile content writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with latest trends in writing. Consummate professional with core strengths in leadership and mentoring.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Bulletin Writer
SABC
9 2008 - Current
- Produce stories with compelling entry-point, sprinkling of gold dust in middle and killer punchline for Afrikaans TV News Bulletin on SABC2.
- Write and edit scripts and video clips according to house style and required production quality.
- Seek out new angles by sourcing own reporters and information from other news sources periodically and wrIte stories according to strict timelines.
- Perform research and check all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Apply understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Coach junior writers on content-generation, compelling breaking news stories, style guidelines and organisational procedures.
- Brainstorm with department to determine new topics and stories.
- Conceptualize, pitch and execute articles till its ready to air.
- Utilize available software to produce professional, compelling content.
- Ensure that scripts adhere to SABC Editorial Policies, Press Code, BCCSA prescripts and journalism ethics.
- Take full responsibility for allocated stories by reviewing clips and ensuring those meet technical, legal and editorial requirements.
- Utilize exceptional writing, editing and eagle-eyed precision to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Contribute to highly professional end-product with daily viewership consistently above 1 million mark.
- Committed disciple of that time-honoured journalism mantra: Check ... Check ... And Check Again! Accuracy and believability sacrosanct.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Cultivate social media following across Facebook and Twitter platforms with more than 100 000 followers.
Acting Bulletin Editor
SABC
2023.11 - 2024.01
- Planned Afrikaans TV News Bulletin based on daily National Diary but with flexibility in event of breaking news.
- Coordinated news content and topics with input desk and national news editor .
- Led team of 5 Bulletin Writers to produce content for Afrikaans TV News Bulletin at 18:30 in evening.
- 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, presenters, the studio and other specialists to produce captivating, believable content.
- Provided immediate, concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers and presenters.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed broadcasting suggestions.
- Liaised with input desk, regions, video-editing supervisor, line record, graphics and archives
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Managed quality assurance.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Actively listened to viewers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Improved output and end-product through consistent hard work and dedication to department and Executive Producer's news direction.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers by comparing their original scripts with edited versions.
- Wrote promo of funkiest Bulletin content for Afrikaans radio, promo in last break before Bulletin (in Sewende Laan slot). Afrikaans bulletin has since moved to 20:30 on SABC3.
- Improved overall quality of bulletins through diligent fact-checking and attention to detail in editing stages.
- Maintained a strong understanding of industry trends to keep content relevant and informative for readers.
- Wrote production reports for production/quality control meeting.
Editor/Business Co-Owner
Bravo Media Services
2003.03 - 2008.08
- Built productive relationships with writers, photographers, designers, printers, advertisers and other professionals to successfully produce award-winning community newspaper, West Xpress
- Planned budgets worth over R300 000 and negotiated contracts with freelance writers and photographers
- Wrote articles, subediting, wrote headlines and designed newspaper
- Managed production, advertising, marketing and company budget
- Did copy-editing for SAA's award-winning inflight magazine, Sawubona
- Liaised with printers, advertisers and contributors
- Represented company at editorial conferences and seminars i.e board meetings of Association of Independent Publishers
- Trained and mentored fledgling journalists and layout artists
- Supported designer by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production professionals to create newspaper.
- Assigned stories, led content-development meetings and reviewed completed stories to guide execution of concepts and tone.
- Worked with graphic artist, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Reviewed reports and recommended changes to improve copy flow.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
Assistant Editor
Media24
2002.01 - 2004.02
- As founding member of Afrikaans tabloid, Son (originally called Kaapse Son) played leading role in establishing language style, look, feel market positioning, and alignment of publication’s content and mission with its target audience.
- Assistant Editor at Afrikaans dailies Die Burger and Beeld.
- Generated story ideas and wrote own articles and headlines.
- Checked copy written by reporters and rewrite where necessary.
- Co- designed masthead of tabloid.
- Assigned stories, led content development meetings and reviewed completed content to guide execution of concepts and tone.
- Quality control: ensured accuracy, writing headlines that sing, and quality printing work.
- Wrote in-depth analysis of current affairs, news, politics, social issues, and sport.
- Trained and mentored journalists.
- Wrote analysis/commentary.
- Represented editorial team, consisting of 4 people, at meetings with printing press manager, circulation manager, marketing teams/Held meetings with Editor of Die Burger, who was overall in charge of Son operation.
- Chose and prepared photos in conjunction with Pictures Editor.
- Pitched content strategies.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries for each article.
- Kaapse Son's circulation rocketed from just under 10 000 for first edition to 50 000 in 6 months.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And History
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town 1980.02 - 1982.06
High School Diploma -
John Bisseker Senior Secondary
1976.01 - 1979.11
Skills
Planning and Coordination
Team Collaboration
Production Standards
Media Expertise
Staff Leadership & Motivation
Conflict Resolution
Interpersonal Communication
Excellent work ethic
Thoughtful writer
Cultural awareness
Online Platforms Knowledge
Troubleshooting
Copywriting and editing
Creative Collaboration
Idea Brainstorming
Document Editing
Accomplishments
2021: My debut Afrikaans memoir, Als is nie (net) swart en wit nie reached the finals of the prestigious kykNET-Rapport Book Prizes.
2022: Naledi releases my autobiography Dark White Light Black.
2020: Completes nonfiction writing course.
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".
2007: Scooped Mondi Shanduka Commended Newspaper Award in the category News & Analysis for three-part series titled "Blacks Know Rugby" in capacity as Chief Subeditor of City Press.
2005: Community newspaper I edited and co-owned, West Xpress, scooped Best Emerging Publication at the Sanlam Community Press Awards, as well as a Nissan/Capro Award for community newspapers.
2003: As Assistant Editor, co-created house style (language and design) of Afrikaans tabloid, Kaapse Son (now Son); spearheaded alignment of content with target audience.
1999-2000: Johannesburg daily, Beeld, won Frewin Trophy for Typographical Excellence 2 years in succession during my tenure as Night Editor/Production Editor/Assistant Editor.
Affiliations
- Former board member of the Association of Independent Publishers
- Member of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation, SAMRO
Certification
Newsroom Leadership & Management (City Press)
Languages
English
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)
- VOLK BINNE 'N NASIE (Die Buysplaas-sindroom en die rol van die swerwer en poligamis, Coenraad de Buys) - (Die Burger, 1984)
MANTRA:
“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
Timeline
Acting Bulletin Editor
SABC
2023.11 - 2024.01
Media Fellows Program, Duke University, Raleigh, North Carolina (Beeld)
2018-07
Writing to Pictures (SABC)
2018-07
Newsroom Leadership & Management (City Press)
2017-08
Final Cut Pro Level 1 (SABC)
2008-10
Editor/Business Co-Owner
Bravo Media Services
2003.03 - 2008.08
Assistant Editor
Media24
2002.01 - 2004.02
Emotional Intelligence (SABC)
2001-10
Personal Mastery (SABC)
1995-07
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And History
University of The Western Cape
1980.02 - 1982.06
High School Diploma -
John Bisseker Senior Secondary
1976.01 - 1979.11
Bulletin Writer
SABC
9 2008 - Current
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