Valencia Seshoene
@valenciaseshoene
Sports communications and media specialist driving fan engagement and sponsor visibility.
What I'm looking for
I am a sports communications and media specialist with broad experience across events, sponsorship activations, media liaison, content creation and digital reporting. I have supported high-profile properties including SA20, Nedbank Cup, Telkom Netball League and multi-sport university events, leading media logistics, interview coordination and match-day content delivery.
I consistently deliver measurable visibility and strong stakeholder relationships, having managed media teams, photographers and interns, executed nationwide school activations, produced press materials and handled sponsor obligations. I bring practical project coordination, analytics-driven reporting and hands-on event execution to boost brand perception and fan engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Content and Media Assistant
Betway SA20
Oct 2025 - Present (4 months)
Planned, coordinated and executed media activities for SA20 matches, managed media accreditation and interviews, and led photography interns and nationwide SA20 Schools activations to support brand visibility.
Account Manager
BMT Specialists
Apr 2025 - Sep 2025 (5 months)
Managed Telkom Netball League client relationships and delivered end-to-end event and sponsorship projects, authored press releases and match reports to enhance sponsor ROI and visibility.
Content and Media Assistant
Betway SA20
Nov 2024 - Feb 2025 (3 months)
Prepared event reports and communications logistics, coordinated media accreditations and match-day press conferences, and supported sponsor obligation content and delivery across venues.
Account Executive
Unlimited Exposure
Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 (2 months)
Prepared sales reports and forecasts, coordinated activations at Vodacom soccer and rugby events, and maintained media relationships to support account objectives.
PR and Sponsorship Specialist
gsport4girls
Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 (2 months)
Coordinated commercial meetings and bi-weekly status meetings with partners, secured media interviews and managed red carpet and media overflow for the 2024 Momentum gsport Awards.
Public Relations Specialist
Levergy Marketing Agency
Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 (2 months)
Managed Nedbank Cup media relations, secured interviews, supported activations, performed media monitoring and drafted client briefing documents to support PR objectives.
Content and Media Assistant
Betway SA20
Nov 2023 - Feb 2024 (3 months)
Managed media logistics for the SA20 auction, facilitated press conferences, conducted media monitoring, and coordinated interviews between franchise teams and media houses.
Social Media Manager
University Sport South Africa
Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)
Led South African media team at CUCSA, developed content strategy for USSA tournaments, managed daily social content including video editing and interviews, and served as media liaison at FISU World University Games.
Project Coordinator
Wits University
Feb 2023 - May 2023 (3 months)
Created and managed content plans, provided live event social coverage for varsity sports, coordinated promotional activities and maintained website and marketing assets to drive engagement.
Media Officer
Easterns Cricket
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)
Created content for Eastern Storm teams, handled community management, photography and copywriting to support team communications and fan engagement.
Media Officer
Cricket South Africa
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023 (0 months)
Served as media liaison for Proteas U19 Women's team at ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, organized press conferences and interviews, and wrote match reports while monitoring coverage.
Social Media Intern
Duma Collective
Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 (11 months)
Managed DStv community engagement, developed social content strategy, produced weekly reporting and copywriting, and covered DStv Premiership press conferences and matches.
Social Media Manager
Federation of Africa University Sport
Jun 2022 - Jun 2022 (0 months)
Provided content coverage for the 10th All Africa University Games in Nairobi, curated daily social media content, performed video editing and photography, and managed online communities.
Media Manager
UJ Cricket Club
Feb 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 8 months)
Developed and implemented media strategy, produced pre/during/post-game content, scored matches and managed the women's team logistics including training resources and scheduling.
Student Reporter
Gsport4girls
Jan 2020 - Feb 2020 (1 month)
Presented Momentum Proteas World Cup squad announcement, conducted interviews and produced written articles to support coverage of women's cricket.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
Certificate, Sports Sponsorship Marketing
Currently studying a Sports Sponsorship Marketing program covering sponsorship strategy, activation and commercial partnerships.
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Sport Management
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Sport Management focused on sports administration and management practices.
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Arts, Sport Communication
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Communication with emphasis on media, communication and content for sport.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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Skills
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