Paul Vecchiatto
Cape Town
Overview
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30
years of professional experience
Work History
Parliamentary Correspondent
Bloomberg
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2015 - Current
- Interviewed key politicians such as those holding key positions in their political parties, cabinet ministers, deputy ministers, presiding officers.
- Attended and reported on press conferences held by political parties to provide accurate updates. of political parties, parliament itself, covered live debates and National Assembly committee meetings.
- Tracked political calendars for National Assembly, National Council of Provinces, and Western Cape Provincial Legislature to ensure comprehensive coverage of provincial, national, and local elections.
- Investigated and reported on local and national news stories, maintaining accuracy and impartiality.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders in political and social spheres to enhance news coverage and insights.
Secretary
Parliamentary Press Gallery Association
Cape Town, South Africa
10.2014 - 08.2021
- Coordinated committee activities, led member meetings, and negotiated with Parliamentary administration on key issues impacting press and reporting freedom in Parliamentary Precinct.
- Facilitated operations of Parliamentary Press Gallery Association, a voluntary group of reporters in South African Parliament.
- Organised and maintained filing systems, both electronic and paper-based, to uphold data confidentiality and ease of access.
- Handled sensitive information with care, maintaining records to uphold privacy and compliance.
- Executed document scanning and photocopying tasks to support office operations.
Parliamentary Correspondent
Business Day
Cape Town, South Africa
02.2006 - 04.2015
- Covered national assembly debates during Jacob Zuma's presidency, providing analysis and context during a politically turbulent time.
- Attended press conferences and public meetings, summarising and reporting findings to the wider audience.
- Attended press conferences and public meetings, summarising and reporting findings to the wider audience.
Parliamentary Correspondent
I-Net Bridge
Cape Town, South Africa
02.2004 - 01.2006
- Attended parliamentary sessions to document key developments and discussions.
- Attended press conferences and public meetings, summarising and reporting findings to the wider audience.
- Attended press conferences and public meetings, summarising and reporting findings to the wider audience.
Reporer
ITWeb
Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
01.2000 - 05.2005
- Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
- Travelled to and attended events, conducting on-the-ground interviews to gather information and explain events or situations as incidents occurred.
- Edited and proofread content for grammatical accuracy and adherence to editorial guidelines.
- Analysed legislative changes in the IT industry, including the Electronic Communications Act, to inform stakeholders of compliance requirements.
Market Reporter
business Day
Johannesburg, South Africa
11.1996 - 01.1999
- Covered companies for Business Day, concentrating on Johannesburg Stock Exchange, currency, bond, and futures markets to provide timely financial insights.
- Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
- Travelled to and attended events, conducting on-the-ground interviews to gather information and explain events or situations as incidents occurred.
- Edited and proofread content for grammatical accuracy and adherence to editorial guidelines.
Education
Journalism
Rhodes University
MakhandaSkills
- Investigative reporting
- Political analysis
- Legislative analysis
- Content editing
- News writing
- Media relations
- Press relations
- Stakeholder engagement
Languages
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate
B2
Interests
- Reading histories, hiking, yoga, golf
Timeline
Parliamentary Correspondent
Bloomberg
04.2015 - Current
Secretary
Parliamentary Press Gallery Association
10.2014 - 08.2021
Parliamentary Correspondent
Business Day
02.2006 - 04.2015
Parliamentary Correspondent
I-Net Bridge
02.2004 - 01.2006
Reporer
ITWeb
01.2000 - 05.2005
Market Reporter
business Day
11.1996 - 01.1999
Journalism
Rhodes University