Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Zizipo Maka

Communication Graduate| Intern Producer| Media &Content Intern
East London,EC

Summary

A focused, result driven, and enthusiastic Communication graduate with strong multimedia production, content creation, and research skills. Experienced in supporting newsroom operations, producing compelling stories, and driving audience engagement on digital platforms. Adept at working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and collaborating effectively within dynamic teams. Highly motivated to grow in the fields of Communications, Media, and Public Relations.

Work History

Administrator Intern

Ace Auto Trading
09.2025 - Current
  • Supported the implementation of process improvements, leading to streamlined workflows and enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Provided customer service support, resolving inquiries and issues to maintain client satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop training materials, fostering employee development and knowledge sharing.
  • Supported financial management tasks such as budgeting, expense tracking, and invoice processing, leading to better fiscal responsibility within the organization.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.

Inter Producer

South African Broadcasting Corporation(SABC)
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Identifying news and current affairs concepts and determining required treatment based on strength, quality, breadth, depth, and newsworthiness.
  • Planning and supporting production of multimedia news and current affairs material that is incisive, compelling, accurate, and fair in line with SABC News editorial principles and public mandate objectives.
  • Promoting SABC News projects and stimulating audience interaction around SABC content across platforms.
  • Sourcing appropriate visuals for stories in line with the Press Code.
  • Using archive material to produce compelling news features.
  • Adhering to content delivery deadlines.
  • Brainstorming and discuss story ideas, angles, and sources with the unit editor and team members.
  • Ensuring that audio-visual and numerical material is of highest quality standard.
  • Ensuring that inserts to be published are edited to the highest quality standard.
  • Performing post-production tasks required for the completion of the story, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story, as necessary.
  • Recording voice-over and other essential elements during final mix.
  • Adhering to the SABC's Editorial Policies, broadcasting legislation and polices.
  • Adhering to all SABC production standards.
  • Monitoring social media channels for comments, mentions and trends.
  • Managing social media campaigns and promotions.
  • Enduring content aligns with SABC's brand and editorial guidelines.
  • Keeping abreast of the latest social media trends and technologies.
  • Adhering to and complying with Standard Operating Procedures and Style Guides.
  • Keeping abreast of developments in the news cycle.
  • Adhering to South Africa's Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA and Press Codes of Conduct, SABC editorial policies, radio news, and current affairs style guide, etc.
  • Adhering to the unit's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Teacher's Assistant

Embekweni Junior Secondary School
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted in the preparation and organization of classroom materials, enhancing student engagement and learning effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with lead teachers to implement lesson plans, ensuring alignment with curriculum goals and student needs.
  • Provided individualized support to students, fostering academic growth and improving classroom participation.
  • Monitored student behavior and academic performance, contributing to a positive learning environment and effective classroom management.
  • Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

University of Fort Hare
Alice, Eastern Cape
04.2001 -

Skills

Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong writing skills with the ability to produce compelling copy

Effective Professional and Communications Management skills

Mature, task driven and self-motivated individual

Good eye for detail and photo taking skills

Ability to meet strictly daily targets

Excellent organizational, administrative, planning, and co-ordination skills

Cn communicate effectively with all relevant and identified stakeholders

Can work on multiple projects at the same time

Able to take accountability for my work and deliver required actions for business objectives

Can work as part of a team and individually

Exceptional content editing and proofreading

Ability to work under pressure and reliable

Problem solving and decision making

Collaborative, innovative and strong analytical skills

Social media management

Goals

  • To achieve my set goals and keeping myself dynamic in the changing scenario t become Communications Manager and or a Media Liaison Officer.
  • To become an excellent Information and Communication Management Specialist taking up challenging work in the Industrial structure with creative and diversified projects and to be part of a constructive and fast-growing world.
  • To make a position for myself in the competitive corporate world and contribute to achieving the goals on both professional and personal level.
  • To work in an environment that challenges me to improve and constantly thrive for perfection in all tasks allotted to me so that I can be able to showcase my Professional and Communications Management skills.

References

  • Name & Surname: Maria Mothupi | Relationship: Executive Producer (SABC) | Contacts: Mothupimk@sabc.co.za | 065 822 8022
  • Name & Surname: Andile Dibela | Relationship: Director (Ace Auto Trading) | Contacts: acedibela@gmail.com | 072 851 5205
  • Name & Surname: Pakamile Tyindyi | Relationship: Principal (Embekweni JPS) | Contacts: tyindyipakamile@gmail.com | 043 764 9399
  • Name & Surname: Pakamile Magamdela | Relationship: Bulletin Editor (SABC) | Contacts: Magamdelap@sabc.co.za | 074 332 9467

Timeline

Administrator Intern

Ace Auto Trading
09.2025 - Current

Inter Producer

South African Broadcasting Corporation(SABC)
07.2024 - 06.2025

Teacher's Assistant

Embekweni Junior Secondary School
05.2023 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Communications

University of Fort Hare
04.2001 -

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