Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Language
References
Awards
Activities
Training
Accomplishments
Timeline
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MARIA NDUUVUNDI DAVID

MARIA NDUUVUNDI DAVID

Oshakati

Summary

Talented journalist knowledgeable about digital media and able to shoot, write and edit engaging productions for online consumption. Successful at creating unique pieces that tell compelling stories.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelancer Journalist

Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA)
01.2023 - Current
  • Wrote and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
  • Covered high-profile events such as political elections and natural disasters, providing timely updates to readers.

Journalist

Trustco Newspaper
01.2016 - Current
  • Developed and pursued stories Independently and for assignment, coverage range of topics.
  • Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
  • Organised materials, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standard.
  • Performed research and check facts, maintaining high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Developed content suitable for online publication that are attention-grabbing.

Reporter

Vision 2030 magazine
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Developed and pursued stories Independently and for assignment, coverage range of topics.
  • Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
  • Wrote stories for magazine content.

Intern

MICT
01.2014 - 01.2014
  • Developed and pursued stories Independently and for assignment, coverage range of topics.
  • Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
  • Wrote stories for magazine content.

Education

Certificate - Journalist

Wits Centre For Journalism.
South Africa
06.2024

Certificate - Policing

IOL
01.2020

Advanced Diploma - undefined

Triumphant College
01.2016

Skills

  • Writing and editing
  • Deadline management
  • Content creation
  • Breaking news coverage
  • Sport orientated

Websites

Certification

  • Certificate in best potential feature writer- Media and Journalism class 2014.
  • Certificate of Training Attendance in Basic ICT Skills: Mouse & Keyboard, File Navigation, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Email & Internet and Social Networking at Oshana Regional Library from 2016-12-12 to 2016-12-23.

Language

English: Good both reading and writing.
Afrikaans: Better both reading and writing.
Oshiwambo: Fair both reading and writing.

References

  • Hannah, Tarindwa, Lecture, 0856413808, Triumphant College
  • Hidpo, Nangolo, Editor, 0811279065, North star
  • Angie September, Sub-editor +264 81 260 4617, Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA)

Awards

Certificate in best potential feature writer- Media and Journalism class 2014.

Activities

Soccer coach for community football team. Charity orientated person.

Training

Certificate of Training Attendance in Basic ICT Skills: Mouse & Keyboard, File Navigation, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Email & Internet and Social Networking at Oshana Regional Library from 2016-12-12 to 2016-12-23.

Accomplishments

Work as a freelance journalist for the documentary titled: Sexual and Reproductive health and Rights: Africa’s lifesaving actions for adolescents’ in association with African Union (AU).



Timeline

Freelancer Journalist

Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA)
01.2023 - Current

Journalist

Trustco Newspaper
01.2016 - Current

Reporter

Vision 2030 magazine
01.2015 - 01.2016

Intern

MICT
01.2014 - 01.2014

Certificate - Policing

IOL

Advanced Diploma - undefined

Triumphant College

Certificate - Journalist

Wits Centre For Journalism.

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