Zanele Valentia Hlwayi
Media Analyst
Bloemanda
Summary
Professional media specialist prepared for role with deep expertise in analyzing media trends and competitive landscapes. Recognized for delivering insightful reports that drive strategic decisions. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to evolving project needs. Expert in data analysis and trend identification, valued for reliability and results-oriented mindset.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4044
4044
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Junior Media Analyst
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
01.2021 - Current
- Monitor print media, broadcast, online and social media platforms
- Data capturing for media content analysis reports
- Compile monthly media coverage reports
- Help edit and proofread (Media reports, Thank you letters, admin related work)
- Supporting the (data capturing, analysing) compilation of Government Communication Monitoring and Evaluation reports on various government communication campaigns (G-CET)
- Help co-ordinate and organize Government Projects (COVID-19 digital book launch; G-CET workshops)
- Liaise with various senior government communication managers to harvest and synthesize departmental inputs for consideration into the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA)
- Assist with the weekly report tracking government voices on topical issues that affect government
- Effectively provide rapid government reputational response where applicable through providing recommendations on Media weekly reports
- Produce broadcast and online media monitoring reports
- Research and develop content to be used for government communication (i.e
- Drafting opinion pieces)
- Travel and conduct fieldwork observation research on Ad-hoc basis
- Attend discussions, meetings and research presentations to enrich content development
- Upload media reports and other work related reports on internal communication system
- Participate in the development and maintenance of media monitoring and analysis codebook
- Provide general support to the maintenance of the department’s media system
- Providing general administrative support
- Transfer work skills to newly appointed colleagues (I.E
- Interns)
Communications Intern
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Monitor government breaking news and attend Rapid response meetings daily
- Draft government-related opinion pieces to help distribute government key messages
- Partake in GCIS Communication projects that support government’s programme of action
- Liaise with the different Ministries and Departments regarding the products delivered by the Communication Centre, which include newspaper clippings, transcripts and copies of television and radio programs
- Manage and do audio/video tape transfers and transcriptions of news items for relevant ministers or departments
- Alert government stakeholders to breaking news and stories that need government intervention
- Sub-edit media coverage reports daily before they are distributed to clients
- Generate media customised report
- Participate in and contribution to the strategic planning of the Directorate
Volunteer
Psychology students association (PSA)
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Write articles after every weekly visit to the Talitha Cumi Orphanage
- Interview people as sources for drafting articles
- Take pictures of my sources
Education
MASTER’S DEGREE - Communication Science
University of South Africa
Pretoria 01.2027 - Current
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication Science - Leadership Communication
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 04.2001 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science - Journalism And Media Studies
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein04-2016
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) -
St Micheal’s School
Bloemfontein, South Africa01-2011
Skills
- REPORT WRITING SKILLS
CONTENT ANALYSIS
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYTICS
- GOOD VERBAL SKILLS
COMPUTER SKILLS (Ms Word,Ms Excel & Ms Powerpoint)
Short Courses
- Monitoring and Evaluation Training, University of Pretoria, 10/2022
- Writing for Government: Basic Writing Skills, The National School of Government, 12/2022
- Basic Excel Training, Government Communication and Information System, 09/2021
- Social Media and Digital Training, Government Communication and Information System, 11/2019
- Breaking Barriers into the Public Sector, Government Communication and Information System, 05/2019
- Using Mendeley for Research, University of the Free State, 02/2016
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9308240091080
- Driving License: C1
References
- Mobile, 0672117803
- Landline, 051 4353810
Timeline
MASTER’S DEGREE - Communication Science
University of South Africa
01.2027 - Current
Junior Media Analyst
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
01.2021 - Current
Communications Intern
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
12.2018 - 12.2020
Volunteer
Psychology students association (PSA)
03.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication Science - Leadership Communication
University of The Free State
04.2001 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science - Journalism And Media Studies
University of The Free State
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) -
St Micheal’s School
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