Nhlamulo Innocentia Mabasa
Nelspruit
Summary
I am a qualified and professional News reporter with ten years of experience in areas including radio current affairs; field reporting for both radio and television in English and Xitsonga. Strong creative and analytical skills. Team player with an eye for detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
News Reporter
South African Broadcasting Cooperation(SABC)
Mbombela
10.2021 - Current
- Collected, verified, and analysed newsworthy information to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Wrote and delivered news stories tailored to reader perspective, enhancing clarity and impact.
- Assembled findings into cohesive stories that engage and inform the audience.
- Started daily news stories by researching current events.
- Participated in daily diary meetings to discuss news coverage.
- Received assignments and investigated news leads.
- Publish or broadcast news stories.
- Abide by journalists' ethics and codes.
- South African Broadcasting Corporation
Producer / Presenter
SABC Radio NEWS: Munghana Lonene FM
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Compiled and presented stories for Current Affairs shows and News Bulletins, ensuring timely and relevant content
- Initiated and covered news stories in collaboration with editorial team
- Crafted compelling narratives for innovation campaigns, driving audience interest
- Oversaw social media presence for show, boosting audience engagement and interaction
- Follow up on stories through to final product before broadcast
- Check facts, accuracy and quality of stories
- Provide quality script and cover voice-overs including to air
- Edited content thoroughly before finalising assignment for broadcast
- Obtain broadcast quality sound using relevant recording equipment
- Build contact base and networks as well as maintaining confidentiality of sources
- Develop and maintain local contacts & to fulfill a public relations role
Internship
SABC Radio NEWS
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with senior producer and presenter to research and develop engaging topics and concepts for broadcast
- Initiated and covered assigned news stories, ensuring timely and accurate delivery for broadcast
- Follow up on stories through to final products before broadcast
- Provide quality scripts and clear voice overs, including to air
- Established and maintained confidential relationships with journalists to build a reliable network of sources.
- Attend Production meetings for story ideas on a daily basis
Education
Diploma - Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies
DAMELIN COLLEGE
Pretoria (Menlyn ), Gauteng.01-2016
Completed Requirements for High School -
ALL SAINTS COLLEGE
Phalaborwa, LP01-2009
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- On-air Presentation
- Storytelling Techniques
- Problem solving skills
- Decision maker
- Negotiation skills
- Influencing skills
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Time Management
- Fast learner
- Flexible
- Independent worker
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Initiative
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
xitsonga
Advanced
C1
sepedi
Elementary
A2
Isizulu
Elementary
A2
Siswati
Elementary
A2
Tshivenda
Beginner
A1
Timeline
News Reporter
South African Broadcasting Cooperation(SABC)
10.2021 - Current
Producer / Presenter
SABC Radio NEWS: Munghana Lonene FM
01.2016 - 08.2021
Internship
SABC Radio NEWS
03.2014 - 12.2014
Diploma - Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies
DAMELIN COLLEGE
Completed Requirements for High School -
ALL SAINTS COLLEGE