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Zethembiso Zimela

Zethembiso Zimela

Multimedia Content Producer
Johannesburg

Summary

I have a bachelor of arts degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where I developed a passion for creativity and expression. With over 5 years of experience in the creative and digital space working closely with clients to achieve their desired goals. This has ranged from the arts, finance, health, food and beauty. Successfully planned, executed, and measured the impact of various campaigns, using skills in digital strategy, photography, content curation, writing and editing, and brand strategy. Have worked with a wide variety of clients helping them to reach and engage their target audiences, increase their online visibility, and enhance their brand identity. Adept at creating and implementing effective communication strategies. Collaborative and committed to nurturing relationships with stakeholders, media, and clients. Innovative and experienced individual with expertise in project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in project coordination, film crew management, and innovative solution development. Motivated by the opportunity to use the digital space as a tool for social change, education, and empowerment. I have strong NGO experience from working as a Social Media Manager Keready - a youth health campaign at DGMT.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

DG Murray Trust: Keready
Johannesburg
07.2022 - Current
  • Perform research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences
  • Oversee social media account designs
  • Community management
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing effective social media strategies
  • Increased customer engagement through social media
  • Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring consistent brand voice and message
  • Analysed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results
  • Developed relationships with influencers to grow reach of the company and create wider visibility

DIGITAL MARKETER

Isupport Creative Business
Durban
7 2020 - 1 2023

Examples of clients: Sikhaba, Durban International Film Festival, Poetry Africa, Time of The Writer, VovoTelo, Artfluence, iSupport, Zimboni, Cabaret and Beyond & MSM Property Fund

  • Created content strategies for digital media
  • Managed social media accounts for clients, generating interest in existing and upcoming product or service releases
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media

BRAND MANAGEMENT & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Ngomane Events
Durban
01.2018 - 01.2023

South African Jazz, Soul and Gospel Artists

  • Brand and Marketing strategy development
  • Artist PR: interviews, press releases, Profiling for over 15 artists
  • Social Media management
  • Creative direction for projects(music videos, shoots&tours)

PROJECT MANAGER/ASSISTANT MANAGER

Freelancer
Durban
02.2020 - 12.2022

Umongo Msindo exhibition, In The Wake performative installation, MSM App launch

  • Location scouting
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
  • Analysed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
  • Sourced, vetted, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals

Education

GOOGLE DIGITAL MARKETING & E-COMMERCE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE -

Coursera
Online
01.2024 - Current

POST GRAD CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION -

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pinetown, South Africa
01.2015 - 04.2016

BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN MUSIC AND DRAMA - Art

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa
01.2011 - 04.2014

Skills

Project management

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Websites

Timeline

GOOGLE DIGITAL MARKETING & E-COMMERCE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE -

Coursera
01.2024 - Current

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

DG Murray Trust: Keready
07.2022 - Current

PROJECT MANAGER/ASSISTANT MANAGER

Freelancer
02.2020 - 12.2022

BRAND MANAGEMENT & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Ngomane Events
01.2018 - 01.2023

POST GRAD CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION -

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2015 - 04.2016

BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN MUSIC AND DRAMA - Art

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2011 - 04.2014

DIGITAL MARKETER

Isupport Creative Business
7 2020 - 1 2023
Zethembiso ZimelaMultimedia Content Producer