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Work Experience

 

2020

 

1. Multimedia Journalist and Content Producer Intern

at Workers' World Media Productions

(March-Present)

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Daily tasks included producing story briefs and news inserts, writing articles, conducting interviews, photojournalism, post-production and editing

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2. Part-time online Transcriptionist at Rev 

(September - Present)

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Fast paced working environment, listening to audio, transcribing accurately.

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2019

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  1. Transcriber and IsiXhosa translator

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The Journalism & Media Studies Department at Rhodes University required a translator during an interviews conducted in Joza. 

(Project based)

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Listening to audio to transcribe and translate audio material of recorded interview from isiXhosa to English.

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2. Freelance poster designer for Spit Pit Live Poetry & Visuals

(March - July 2019)

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3. In house Photographer for Spit Pit Live Poetry & Visuals 

(March - July 2019)  

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Spit Pit was a spoken word poetry and live visuals event that was based in Grahamstown and began in 2018. From their first show hosted at the Slipstream Sports bar in April 2018, I was their events photographer and co-coordinator. This included capturing the photographs and editing them as well, booking performing artists and seeking out new venues. In 2019, I got the opportunity to start designing the event's posters and recording their promotional videos. 

 

 

4. Camera Operator and Editing Assistant for ECCF Development Projects 

(April)

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A three day shoot directed by Founder of "Fly Piggy Fly Entertainment" in Port Elizabeth, Julie Coetzee, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Communication Forum. This entailed creating 3-5 minute promotional videos for non-profit Organisations that deal with issues like HIV/AIDS and teenage pregnancy located in the Eastern Cape communities. I operated camera and assisted Julie Coetzee was also the Editor with cutting the footage and writing the subtitles. 

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5. Tantsi Family Portrait Shoot 

(August)

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Commissioned to capture, direct and edit the Tantsi family portrait shoot in May. Included seeking suitable locations.

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2018


 6. Junior Documentary Photographer for Freedom Park 

(December)

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This was for their Nelson Mandela Documentary filmed by Sipho Mdanda in the Eastern Cape in celebration and part of “Madiba’s 100 years” in December 2018. Includes capturing the images, as well as, post production. 


7. Photographer for the Romeo & Jean Boutique

(August)

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Commissioned to direct and photograph the images for the Boutique which is based in Pretoria and has a branch in Fourways (Johannesburg) in preparation for their website launch.

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Conduct Fashion Shoot in sourced location.

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 8. Intern Writer at LiveMagSA (Johannesburg Offices) 

(December)

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Meeting deadlines. Creating story ideas and pitching them to editor, writing articles and photographing office events.

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Conducting interviews with artists for articles and story ideas.

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Keeping up with social media updates and designing calendar schedules for Instagram and Facebook posts. Using apps like Canva for poster design.

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Using Microsoft Excel and Word.

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2017 

 

 9. Junior Photojournalist at Oppidan Press and Design assistant

(February - November)

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Student newspaper at Rhodes University. Creating photo ideas, pitching them to editor, and editing images as per request by editor. Assisting Designer with page designs, arrangements and compositions.

10. Part Time Writer and survey participant at Instant Grass International Company

(Johannesburg Offices) 

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Fill out surveys accurately and honestly. Write short blurbs and reviews for their website.

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2016 

(December)
 Waitress at Good Times Deli (Pretoria) 

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Education

2017 - 2019

Rhodes University (Makhanda, Eastern Cape)

Bachelor's Degree obtained

In Journalism & Media Studies and Politics & International Studies:

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English Language & Linguistics 
 IsiXhosa for Journalism 
 Iintetho Zobom

 Legal Theory 

 Media Law & Ethics

2016 - 2016

Stellenbosch Academy of Design & Photography (Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

Higher Certificate in Commercial Photography obtained

Specialized in Documentary Fashion Photography:

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 Applied Photography
 Digital Media
 Graphic Design
 Professional Photography
 Technical Theory
 Visual Literacy

2011 - 2015 

Pretoria High School for Girls 

National Senior Certificate obtained

Distinction in History

References 

Mzi Velapi (Journalist and Media Trainer at Workers' World Media Productions) 

Mentor

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Zodwa Khumalo (Brand Director at Livity Africa which houses LiveMagSA)
Shadowed and interned closely at LiveMagSA.

 

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Jane Viedge ( Business television broadcast journalist, media professional and Lecturer
at Rhodes University)
Worked closely throughout Television Course as Lecturer.

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Nonkonzo Molai (Owner of Romeo & Jean Boutique)
Worked closely throughout the 3 day shoot in Pretoria for the Store’s website.

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Lusanda Mntongana (Social Media Manager at Instant Grass International)
Communicate directly with regard to Instant Grass correspondence and surveys based
in Johannesburg Offices.

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Lubi Ndaba (Archivist at Freedom Park)
Worked together throughout the Freedom Park Nelson Mandela Documentary in the
Eastern Cape.

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Chengetai Chikadaya (ECCF Project coordinator) 

 

 

 

Please send direct message to request the contact details of the above references. 

 

Driver's License obtained in 2018
 

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES 

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• Writing

( news articles, features, captions, scripts, political essays/reviews, reports).


• Capturing high quality photographs

(photojournalism, photo essays, portraits, editorial, events, studio work).


• Producing and shooting videos

(news inserts, interviews, documentaries).


• Production/Creative directing

(art direction, conceptual art).


• Studio equipment

(broadcast, set design, lights, stands, diffusers, infinity curve, green screen).


• Camera operation 

(DSLR, P2, Sony, Cannon, Nikon and Film).


• Social Media (content planning, updates & uploads, SEO).


• Adobe Creative Suite (CS6)

  • Final Cut Pro X

  • Comprehensive research 

  • Punctual (time management skills, organised).

• Ambitious, open-minded, confident, teachable.
• Attention to detail.


• Computer skills

(Microsoft Office, Mailchimp).


• Good people skills

(friendly, cooperative, listener, accountable and forthcoming).


• Good communication skills

(kind, straightforward, honest).


• Multilingual (isiXhosa, Sepedi, IsiZulu & English).

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Contact Me

South Africa

Western Cape 

Willing to relocate

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lilitagcwabe29@gmail.com
082 228 2566

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