Maygene De Wee
Specialist Reporter
Cape Town
Summary
I am a Specialist Reporter at Netwerk24 with more than 17 years experience in both print and digital media. I am also a multiple award winning journalist. I am fluent in both Afrikaans and English and have excellent writing skills in Afrikaans. I hail from the Cape Flats, with a deep profound love for my country. I am the kind of person that will go to a place not knowing anyone and leave that place knowing more than half of the town. I am a workaholic. My general knowledge is on par and I have sound news judgement. I have a contact network, second to few others at Netwerk24, with contacts all over the country, including good, solid contacts in some of our neighboring countries. I understand how to use social media and have a passion for the media and for my country.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Specialist Reporter
Netwerk24
Cape Town
08.2014 - Current
* Create content that is exclusive to Netwerk24
* Stay abreast of current affairs and topical issues
* Write excellent, factually correct articles for the title’s website and for print;
* Do interviews and research for articles and features to be published online and/or in print;
* Adhere to strict content deadlines for digitial and print platforms;
* Generate ideas for exclusive and original articles for digital and print platforms;
* Adhere to the title's quality, style and content standards;
* Generate and liaise with a network of contacts to identify story ideas and produce quality content;
* Work on diverse editorial projects on an ad hoc basis;
* Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code.
Specialist Reporter
Die Burger
Cape Town
03.2008 - 07.2014
Write excellent, factually correct articles for the title’s print magazine and website;
- Do interviews and research for articles and features to be published in print and/or online;
- Adhere to strict content deadlines for print and digital platforms;
- Generate ideas for exclusive and original articles for print and digital platforms;
- Adhere to the title's quality, style and content standards;
- Generate and liaise with a network of contacts to identify story ideas and produce quality content;
- Work on diverse editorial projects on an ad hoc basis;
- Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code.
Chief Reporter
Rapport
Cape Town
01.2007 - 02.2008
- Political reporting - Municipal, local and national politics.
- General reporting, including court, crime and community based issues.
Producer
Monitor/Spektrum (RSG)
Johannesburg
11.2006 - 12.2006
- Compilation of actuality reports for the Current Affairs programmes Monitor & Spektrum on RSG.
- Translation of soundbites from English to Afrikaans
- Translation of bulletins from English to Afrikaans.
Reporter
Die Son
Cape Town
10.2005 - 10.2006
- General reporting, including crime, court, politics and education
Communication Specialist
South African Post Office
Pretoria
10.1995 - 09.2006
Intern
SABC Radio News
Gqeberha
07.1993 - 06.1994
Education
National Diploma Journalism (Diploma Incomplete) - Journalism
Peninsula Technikon
Bellville 01.1992 - 12.1994
Skills
I have excellent leadership skills and sound judgment My people-relations skills are good, and my verbal and written skills are excellent I am resilient and inquisitive And although I show initiative and can work independently, I am also seen as a team-player that can work as part of a management team and a brand ambassador for Netwerk24 I have a excellent understanding of and passion for digital as well as print media Good time management is a skill that I am known for I have the ability to multitask effectively and follow through on tasks set I am good at problem-solving with an established network of sources I am really detail orientated and will always be on the lookout for different story angles I have excellent planning and organising skills and is able to work under extreme pressure
Awards
Media24 Legends Awards:
2008: Scoop of the Year (Runner-up)
2018: Scoop of the Year (Winner)
2019: Scoop of the Year (Runner-up)
Vodacom Awards:
Western Cape and National Feature Writer of the Year (2015)
Western Cape Feature Writer of the Year (2017)
Standard Bank Sikuvile Awards:
Runner-up (Column of the Year 2016)
Bookmark Awards 2018
Craft Award for News or Feature writing for 'The Disappearance of Anchen Muller'.
Timeline
Specialist Reporter
Netwerk24
08.2014 - Current
Specialist Reporter
Die Burger
03.2008 - 07.2014
Chief Reporter
Rapport
01.2007 - 02.2008
Producer
Monitor/Spektrum (RSG)
11.2006 - 12.2006
Reporter
Die Son
10.2005 - 10.2006
Communication Specialist
South African Post Office
10.1995 - 09.2006
Intern
SABC Radio News
07.1993 - 06.1994
National Diploma Journalism (Diploma Incomplete) - Journalism
Peninsula Technikon
01.1992 - 12.1994