PMPriscilla Mafa
@priscillamafa
Media and communications practitioner with strong communication and leadership skills.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and results-driven aspiring media practitioner, holding a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Media and Cultural Studies from Great Zimbabwe University. My academic background has equipped me with excellent verbal and written communication skills, allowing me to thrive in professional environments. I have a strong orientation towards achieving goals and a passion for story development, news anchoring, and content production.
Currently, I serve as a Team Leader at the Adolescent Girls and Women Rights Forum, where I set strategic directions and oversee daily operations to ensure effective collaboration among team members. My experience includes working as a Communications and Advocacy Officer at Citizens in Action Southern Africa, where I led media outreach efforts and coordinated the production of diverse information products. I have also contributed as a Freelance Reporter and Executive Producer, honing my skills in news reporting and media operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Reporter
Tellzim News
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
As a Freelance Reporter, I conduct research to identify stories, interview subjects, and coordinate with editors to produce news articles and reports.
Team Leader
Adolescent Girls and Women Rights Forum
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
As Team Leader, I set the strategic direction for the team, overseeing daily operations and ensuring effective collaboration. I provide guidance and mentorship, build relationships with stakeholders, and develop programs addressing women's rights. I also monitor program effectiveness and prepare reports for stakeholders.
Communications and Advocacy Officer
Citizens in Action Southern Africa
Feb 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 3 months)
In this role, I ensured consistent communication across meetings, organized media outreach, and coordinated the production of various information products. I also evaluated the impact of communications activities and trained women and youth in citizen journalism.
Executive Producer
Avuxeni FM
Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 (4 months)
I supervised presenters and news reporters, ensured compliance with broadcasting ethics, and managed news production quality. I also presented creative production ideas.
Intern News Reporter and Radio Producer/Presenter
GZU Campus Radio
Aug 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 4 months)
During my internship, I provided on-ground broadcast solutions, drafted news headlines, created program content, and collaborated with producers for newscasts.
Volunteer News Reporter
Tellzim News
Apr 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 4 months)
As a Volunteer News Reporter, I conducted research, interviewed subjects, and coordinated with editors to produce various news articles.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GUGreat Zimbabwe University
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree, Media and Cultural Studies
Grade: 2.1
Activities and societies: Article and novel writing, Content creation, Research, Socializing, Reading news, articles, novels, Listening to radio and music.
A dedicated and results driven aspiring media practitioner graduate with an orientation towards achievement of goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to function within a professional work environment. Diligent professional offering story development, news and special program anchoring expertise.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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