Pule Letshwiti
TV Reporter
Linden, Ranburg
Summary
I maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
I'm a hardworking and passionate young man with strong organizational skills and eager to learn more and relocate if needed.
I'm ready to help the team achieve company goals as I'm a detailed-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Broadcasting Television Assistant Lecture
Tshwane University Of Technology
Tshwane
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Reporter and Video Editor
Tshwifi-TV
Tshwane
01.2017 - 01.2018
- South Point Visual editor
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
- Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
TV Reporter
ENCA (eNews Channel Africa)
Gauteng
01.2022 - Current
- Anchoring / Presenting TV show called #WeekInOne on eNCA
- Won, Journalist of the year award in 2022 (North West Media Awards)
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Broadcasted and blind read copy for advertisements and breaking news developments.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
Political Reporter
News 24 (Media 24)
Gauteng
01.2021 - 05.2021
Video and TV Journalist
ETV News And Sports
Tshwane
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development.
- Shot stories using a cellphone, edited content using Adobe and Final Cut pro. Then reported on air using cellphone.
Content & Social Media Manager
SABC Network
Gauteng
01.2017 - 01.2018
Record Noweto Newspaper
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Cover stories for a community newspaper in Soshanguve, Pretoria.
Education
National Diploma - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology
B - TECH Degree - Journalism, Broadcast
Tshwane University of Technology
02.2023 - 11.2023
Skills
ProfileIdentity Number: 970324611082Health status: GoodCriminal offence: NoneDriving License: YesOther LanguagesEnglish, Sotho North, Isizulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans NationalitySouth AfricanGender: MaleHome Language: SetswanaSkillsExcellent computer skillsMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint andPublisher);Internet and e-mailExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Computer literateStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to use computer visual editing and graphic designing programs WritingSkills and Computer literacy
Online lectures
Lecture planning
Technical assistant
Diverse broadcasting platforms
Presentations and lectures
Television and print journalism
Television and film background
Accomplishments
• x2 university graduate
• Won journalist of the year award in 2022
• Recognition by the South African Police Services for best crime stories in 2023.
• Youngest TV Anchor in 2022
Timeline
B - TECH Degree - Journalism, Broadcast
Tshwane University of Technology
02.2023 - 11.2023
TV Reporter
ENCA (eNews Channel Africa)
01.2022 - Current
Political Reporter
News 24 (Media 24)
01.2021 - 05.2021
Video and TV Journalist
ETV News And Sports
01.2019 - 01.2021
Broadcasting Television Assistant Lecture
Tshwane University Of Technology
01.2018 - 01.2018
Reporter and Video Editor
Tshwifi-TV
01.2017 - 01.2018
Content & Social Media Manager
SABC Network
01.2017 - 01.2018
Record Noweto Newspaper
02.2016 - 11.2017
National Diploma - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology