Thabile Maphalala
Journalism
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Journalist with hands-on experience in news reading, compiling, interviewing, and translating content for diverse audiences. My work is driven by a passion for delivering accurate, timely, and impactful news that informs and engages the public. I have a strong ability to distill complex stories into clear narratives, conduct compelling interviews, and ensure linguistic and cultural accuracy through effective translation. Whether working on-air or behind the scenes, I bring a commitment to journalistic integrity, storytelling excellence, and adaptability in fast-paced news environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Trainee Journalist
Umgungundlovu FM
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Delivering News On-Air: Presented clear, engaging, and well-paced news segments, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of current events to the public.
- News Compilation: Researched, gathered, and curated daily news stories from various sources, ensuring they met editorial standards for relevance and accuracy.
- Conducting Interviews: Carried out structured and spontaneous interviews with key individuals, extracting valuable insights and soundbites for broadcast and publication.
- Translating Content: Accurately translated news stories and interviews between languages to reach a broader audience, maintaining context, tone, and cultural sensitivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - National Diploma In Journalism
ICESA City Campus
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- Interviewing Techniques
- Storytelling
- Editing & Proofreading
- Investigative Journalism
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Deadline management
- Audience engagement
Additional Information
References
Name :Mrs L Gumede
Contact Number:0646808990
Relationship: Edit /surpevisor
Timeline
Trainee Journalist
Umgungundlovu FM
07.2018 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - National Diploma In Journalism
ICESA City Campus
04.2001 -
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