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Wynona Louw

@wynonalouw

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Multimedia journalist and sports scientist blending storytelling with sports performance.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining sports journalism and performance science where I can create impactful content, coach athletes, teach, and contribute to programme development in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

I am a results-driven, deadline-oriented multimedia journalist and sports scientist with more than 10 years of experience in journalism, writing, editing and sports performance.

I have created original multimedia content, conducted interviews, produced news stories, match reports, analysis and features for major South African titles and digital outlets, and I was the first female specialist rugby writer for the Cape Times and Cape Argus.

As a sports scientist and coach I designed periodised training programmes, served as head strength and conditioning coach, tutored undergraduate students, and contributed to teams that achieved regional and international sevens success.

I am a self-starter with expert time-management, attention to detail and adaptability, recognised as a 2022 Momentum GSport Awards finalist (Woman-in-Print) and experienced in lecturing, programme assessment and anti-doping chaperoning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Contract Lecturer

eta College

Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 (8 months)

Lectured third-year students in news reporting, feature and match report writing, sports policy and commentary; assessed submissions and contributed to development of a new Sports Journalism programme.

Teaching Sports Journalism Assessments Curriculum Development News Reporting Feature Writing

Multimedia Journalist

Independent Media

Jun 2016 - Oct 2022 (6 years 4 months)

Created and edited multimedia news and sports content for national and local titles, covered the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and served as the first female specialist rugby writer for Cape Times/Cape Argus.

Journalism Copy Editing Interviewing WordPress Social Media Reporting

Head Strength and Conditioning

University of the Western Cape

Jan 2015 - Dec 2021 (6 years 11 months)

Designed periodised strength and conditioning programmes for UWC rugby teams, tutored undergraduate health sciences students, and supported teams that achieved regional and international sevens podium finishes.

Strength And Conditioning Performance Coaching Tutoring Anti Doping Chaperone Sports Science Rehabilitation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Western Cape

Master of Arts, Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science

2019 - 2019

Master of Arts in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science with a comparative study on sprint training versus plyometrics in intermediate rugby players.