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Tokozile Fakuni

Tokozile Fakuni

Public Relations Practitioner And News Writer/reporter
Lusikisiki

Summary

Creative News Reporter committed to finding accurate and dynamic journalism stories. Mastery of modern reporting technologies and AP style with excellent oral communication, presentation, pitching and writing skills. Ready to bring investigative accuracy and depth to growing organization using different media to communicate with the public. Deadline-oriented News Reporter with background in news investigation and exceptional interviewing. Personable individual offering dynamic journalistic integrity and nose for uncovering hidden stories. Known for working quickly and never missing deadlines. Award-winning News Reporter offering superior verbal and written communication skills. Organized and polished with exceptional follow-up and story development ideas. Effective at interviewing, examining and testing patients to evaluate the cause of current symptoms. Knowledgeable about regulatory and documentation requirements, ethical standards and insurance regulations. Proficient in updating electronic health records. Driven News Editor with Number years of expertise in assigning, shaping and directing news stories. Effective leader skilled at directing qualified and highly regarded team in producing top-quality work. Dedicated to covering all relevant news with speed and accuracy to maximize reader base and increase bottom-line profits. Results-focused News Editor with Number years of experience and expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing and publishing tailored content. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities with forward-thinking approach. Track record of obtaining coveted interviews and capturing breaking new stories.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

News Reporter , and Public Relations Practitioner

Message Media Film And Lusikisiki Iindaba
Lusikisiki
02.2020 - Current
  • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Identified and secured multiple information sources for each story to provide accurate, credible news coverage.
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.

Senior Video Editor

Message Media Film
Lusikisiki
08.2019 - Current
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
  • Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.

Photographer and Videographer

Self Employed
Lusikisiki
10.2017 - Current
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.

Education

National Diploma In Public Relations Management - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha
01.2019 - 12.2021

Advanced Diploma In Public Relations Management - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha
01.2023 - Current

Skills

Journalism

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Software

Adobe Premiere CS, Adobe photoshop, Adobe Lightroom

DavinceResolve

Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel

Work Availability

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Quote

You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
Warren Buffett

Timeline

Advanced Diploma In Public Relations Management - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Walter Sisulu University
01.2023 - Current

News Reporter , and Public Relations Practitioner

Message Media Film And Lusikisiki Iindaba
02.2020 - Current

Senior Video Editor

Message Media Film
08.2019 - Current

National Diploma In Public Relations Management - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Walter Sisulu University
01.2019 - 12.2021

Photographer and Videographer

Self Employed
10.2017 - Current
Tokozile FakuniPublic Relations Practitioner And News Writer/reporter