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Phumi Tshabalala

@phumitshabalala

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Multimedia producer and journalist blending African storytelling with digital audio, video, and social content.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can craft inclusive, African-rooted stories using audio, video, and social platforms—while growing my editorial and production skills in a collaborative, community-driven media environment.

I’m a creative and versatile multimedia practitioner with experience in digital storytelling, radio production, journalism, and social media marketing. I produce compelling content across audio, written, photographic, and video platforms, using storytelling as a way to promote engagement, build community, and drive meaningful narratives.

In my recent Sci-bono volunteer role, I created video, photography, and audio content and used Adobe Creative Suite to design event posters, brochures, and social media posts, including producing a video displayed at the SOPA. As a radio host and producer, I developed story concepts, conducted guest interviews, and produced podcasts, vox pops, and radio dramas—reviving a cancelled show that went on to win Best Lifestyle Show—while also supporting marketing and SEO-optimised campaign content for exhibitions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Multimedia Producer

Sci-bono Discovery Centre

Jan 2026 - Apr 2026 (3 months)

Created video, photography, and audio content for Sci-bono studio clients, using Adobe Creative Suite to design event posters, brochures, and social posts. Produced a video featured at the SOPA of the Gauteng Premier’s Unemployed Youth Development Initiative.

Video Production Audio Production Photography Adobe Creative Suite Social Media Content Content Creation Event Marketing

Marketing & Social Media Assistant

The Arts Company Soweto

Sep 2025 - Oct 2025 (1 month)

Developed a structured marketing plan with weekly goals aligned to exhibition timelines and managed digital campaigns for exhibitions and artists. Produced SEO-optimised social and promotional content across multiple platforms.

Digital Marketing Social Media Management Content Creation SEO Optimization Copywriting Campaign Planning Analytics

Radio Host & Producer

Rhodes Music Radio

Feb 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Produced and hosted radio shows including Sunset, The Social, and RMR Diaries, developing story concepts, conducting guest interviews, and creating podcasts, vox pops, and radio dramas. Worked across pre-production, live broadcast, and post-production using Adobe Audition and Jazzler, and revived a cancelled show that won Best Lifestyle Show.

Radio Production Live Broadcast Production Podcast Production Interviewing Adobe Audition Jazzler Vox Pops Audio Editing

Writer / Journalist

Activate Media

Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 (9 months)

Conducted interviews and in-depth research to write feature and news articles focused on identity, culture, and social change. Published highly engaged stories that contributed to increased platform readership.

News Writing Feature Writing Journalism Interviewing Research Identity & Culture Reporting Audience Engagement Content Publishing