MANDILAKHE KWABABANA
SENIOR WEBSITE PRODUCER
Beacon Bay
Summary
A multi-award winning multimedia journalist with strong background in investigative reporting, digital content optimisation, feature writing, and storytelling. Adept at delivering compelling content under tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and ethics. Collaborative team player known for adaptability and consistent results. Skilled in interviewing, research, digital management and data analysis. An African male born in September 1995.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Website Producer
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
04.2023 - Current
- I administer all DispatchLIVE digital and social media platforms including podcasts and issuing newsletters.
- Responsible for writing impactful stories for the Daily Dispatch Newspaper
- I manage and update the company website with relevant content, promotions, and service updates
- I monitors trends and analyse the publication's online performance for increased brand awareness and readership for the newspaper
- I streamline workflow processes by collaborating closely with photographers and other team members to coordinate visual elements within articles efficiently.
- I edit and generate article posters for social media
Digital Reporter & Website Producer
The Herald Newspaper
06.2021 - 02.2023
Reason for leaving : I left the position for a better work opportunity.
Freelance Sports reporter
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
02.2020 - 08.2020
Reason for leaving : Contract terminated due to Covid-19 pandemic
Sales Assistant
Pepcell Peddie Plaza
06.2019 - 02.2020
Digital intern
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
01.2018 - 12.2018
Financial News Intern
CNBC Africa & Forbes Africa magazine
07.2016 - 12.2016
Education
National Diploma - Journalism
Walter Sisulu University
05-2017
Grade 12 -
Ed-U College High School
12-2013
Skills
- Good team player
- Search engine optimisation
- Reporting and proof reading
- Photography and video editing
References
Mr Luke Charter, Newsdesk Editor at Daily Dispatch - 0842648621
Ms Karen Van Rooyen, Digital Editor at Herald Newspaper- 082 290 9132
Mrs Phumza Sokhana, Former Digital Manager at Daily Dispatch - 079 887 1483
Accomplishments
- Eastern Cape Vodacom Journalist of the year 2024 : Financial and Economics category October 2024
- Eastern Vodacom Journalist of the Year 2022 : Politics Category 2022
- Best Film Production, What have we done wrong documentary, East London June 2016 (Camera Operator)
Timeline
Senior Website Producer
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
04.2023 - Current
Digital Reporter & Website Producer
The Herald Newspaper
06.2021 - 02.2023
Freelance Sports reporter
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
02.2020 - 08.2020
Sales Assistant
Pepcell Peddie Plaza
06.2019 - 02.2020
Digital intern
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
01.2018 - 12.2018
Financial News Intern
CNBC Africa & Forbes Africa magazine
07.2016 - 12.2016
National Diploma - Journalism
Walter Sisulu University
Grade 12 -
Ed-U College High School
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