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MORONGOA MASEBE
Media And Communications
Polokwane
Summary
Skilled editor and proficient writer adept at weaving together information threads to create impactful narratives. Keen interest in new technologies and their utility in building a kinder and more just world.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Believing that creating sustainable impact anywhere necessitates self-reflection and a genuine desire to improve every space encountered. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2025
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Matched Media
Media and communications intern
5 2024 - Current
Job overview
- I manage social media accounts to drive growth and enhance brand reputation.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for campaign ideation, contributing innovative ideas that align with business objectives.
- Assist with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
- Enhance brand visibility by creating and distributing engaging press releases, blog posts, and social media content.
- Edit written materials for consistency, clarity, grammar, and punctuation while adhering to company style guidelines.
Wits Vuvuzela
Student Journalist
02.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Improved writing proficiency through consistent submission of articles for the school newspaper and online platforms.
- Developed strong research skills by investigating topics thoroughly before composing articles, ensuring credibility and accuracy.
- Proofread fellow journalists'' work prior to publication, ensuring clarity and grammatical accuracy within each piece.
- Captured compelling photographs for accompanying visuals in articles, enhancing storytelling elements within each piece.
- Worked closely with advisors and mentors for guidance on how to improve journalistic skills and career development.
- Managed deadlines effectively, consistently submitting high-quality work on time for publication.
- Created multimedia content such as videos or podcasts to supplement written articles, providing a more comprehensive storytelling experience for readers.
- Utilized social media channels to promote published articles, increasing overall visibility and engagement with readers.
JET Education Services
Research Intern
01.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Did field work, collecting data at schools across Gauteng
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Performed data entry tasks meticulously, maintaining high levels of accuracy throughout the entire dataset
- I also designed a tracer study and a monitoring and evaluation tool
SAIDE
African Storybook Intern
07.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Quality assuring story books written in Northern Sesotho as an open source online educational resource for early childhood development
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Created database of online educational resources (OERs)
Wits Writing Centre (WWC)
Writing Consultant
02.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Assisting students with writing assignments, helping them to communicate their understanding of academic text efficiently
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to help clients overcome writer''s block and other common writing obstacles.
- Conducted comprehensive research to support clients'' specific writing projects and goals.
- Collaborated with clients on revising and editing a variety of documents, ensuring coherence and clarity.
- Successfully guided students through the entire writing process from brainstorming to final revisions; ultimately improving academic performance.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication skills and genuine interest in their success as writers.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex grammar rules and proper citation styles, increasing their confidence in independent writing tasks.
- Promoted a welcoming environment conducive to open dialogue about writing challenges during consultations.
- Served as a valuable resource for clients by providing expert advice on various formatting styles, research methods, and citation guidelines.
- Provided constructive feedback on drafts, helping clients refine their ideas and arguments for maximum impact.
Education
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg, South Africa
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
05.2023 - 11.2023
University of Witwatersrand
Master’s Degree from Political Sci.
01.2016 - 03.2017
University Overview
- Course work: Race and Representation, Feminist Theory, Utopian Studies
- Research Report: Symbolic meanings of land and landlessness in South Africa
Rhodes University
Honours Degree from Political Sci.
01.2015 - 11.2015
University Overview
Course work: Politics of Social Policy, Understanding Domination, Qualitative Research Methods, Fanon at 90, History of Africana Intellectuals
Rhodes University
BA. from Political Sci. & English Literature
01.2010 - 11.2013
University Overview
Course work: Politics and International Relations, English Literature
Skills
Video editing
Writing (long short form)
Social media analytics
Report writing
Project Support
Research
Adaptability and flexibility
Analytical thinking
Team collaboration
Internal and corporate communications
Microsoft office proficiency
Solution-driven
Prioritisation
Editing and proofreading
References
- Pheladi Sethusa, Wits Vuvuzela, 061 440 3559
- Zanele Hlongwane, Matched Media, 062 193 8830
- Dr. Pamela Nichols, WWC, 083 233 5270
Software
Clickup
Canva
SEMRush
Buffer
Thesaurus
Timeline
University of The Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
05.2023 - 11.2023
Student Journalist
Wits Vuvuzela
02.2023 - 11.2023
African Storybook Intern
SAIDE
07.2019 - 12.2019
Research Intern
JET Education Services
01.2019 - 12.2020
Writing Consultant
Wits Writing Centre (WWC)
02.2016 - 12.2017
University of Witwatersrand
Master’s Degree from Political Sci.
01.2016 - 03.2017
Rhodes University
Honours Degree from Political Sci.
01.2015 - 11.2015
Rhodes University
BA. from Political Sci. & English Literature
01.2010 - 11.2013
Media and communications intern
Matched Media
5 2024 - Current