josephine zulu

I worked for BBC Monitoring and was responsible for monitoring radio and television news reports and current affairs programmes in Zimbabwe.
Part of my duties included translation these reports from the local Shona language into idiomatic English for the BBC team based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Managed day-to-day operations of ZBC’s television services, overseeing content production, acquisition, and scheduling. Developed long-term strategies, managed budgets, and ensured adherence to content standards while leading a team of content producers.

Oversaw television and radio news production, supporting the Editor-in-Chief with editorial duties. Managed news gathering, edited stories for legal and ethical concerns, and leveraged social media to enhance audience reach.

Directed coverage of sports across national areas, liaising with media rights holders and managing departmental budgets. Produced special sports programmes and conducted performance evaluations.

Oversaw the launch of a two-hour breakfast news show, managing content accuracy and directing live broadcasts. Produced feature stories and managed budgeting for activities.

Reported on various news beats, writing and producing stories for radio and television. Conducted interviews and checked wire copy for accuracy.

Worked as a freelance journalist, contributing articles and reports to various publications, including sports reporting for the Sunday Mail.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Studies, studying various aspects of media theory, production, and analysis.

Activities and societies: Public Relations Radio and Television Broadcasting Mass Communication Theories

Completed a National Diploma in Mass Communication with a focus on Broadcasting, gaining foundational skills in media production and communication strategies.