TANAKA BLESSMORE
Punjab
Summary
I am an aspiring journalist bringing a proven track record of engaging storytelling, adept communication skills, and a deep understanding of current affairs to deliver compelling news coverage. I have an established ability to develop and pitch impactful articles, conduct in-depth interviews, and utilize multimedia content to engage readers.
Attentive to news at regional, national and international level. Experienced in crafting well-written positions and coverage. Cultivates audience interest with engaging style.
Important to note I'm a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
News Anchor
Chandigarh University
Chandigarh
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed story ideas and pitched them to the producers.
- Conducted interviews with newsmakers and wrote scripts for broadcast.
- Attended press conferences and provided live coverage of breaking news stories.
- Maintained an active presence on social media platforms in order to engage viewers and promote upcoming programs.
- Worked closely with the executive producer to select relevant topics for discussion during panel discussions or debates.
- Covered breaking news events.
- Edited videos before publishing.
- Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
- Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
- Determined focus of news by staying on top of local, national and international events.
- Discussed issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.
- Developed ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues or personal experiences.
- Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
- Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
- Revised work to meet editorial approval or fit time or space requirements.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
- Organized and delivered newscasts on a daily basis.
- Edited video footage for inclusion in broadcasts.
- Prepared written reports for use in television broadcasts.
- Monitored local, national, and international events via internet resources and other media outlets.
- Created graphics packages that highlighted key points within stories being presented on air.
- Participated in promotional activities including attending community events or speaking engagements.
TV ANCHOR & PR STRATEGIST
Chandigarh University
Chandigarh
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed and pitch impactful articles, conduct in-depth interviews, and utilize multimedia content to engage readers
- I am also an enthusiastic Public relations student who enjoys tackling crisis management and have the knowledge of reputation management
- Edited videos before publishing.
- Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
- Organized and presented live interviews with guests.
- Compiled research materials to support newscasts and reports.
- Assisted producers in creating scripts, selecting music, choosing video clips.
- Worked closely with photographers to ensure proper coverage of breaking news stories.
- Collaborated with station personnel to ensure that all technical standards were met during broadcasts.
- Anchored special programs such as election night coverage, holiday specials and live concerts.
- Covered breaking news events.
- Produced and edited daily news and entertainment reports.
TELEVISION PRESENTER
YOTV
Johannesburg
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked on live or pre-recorded programs
- Go through show's running order with the production team
- Establish a relationship with viewers by providing interesting entertainment segments which are consistent with the shows format and target audience
- Built, edited, published and shared original content
- Wrote department Press releases pre and post event
- Present a weekly live entertainment show covering news,informal chats and music for the broadcast entertainment.
- Carry out research ahead of each show to remain abreast of the topics being discussed and allow non-scripted discussions.
- Maintain an active social media presence including managing a facebook, twitter and instagram account acting as the face of the show
- Wrote department Press releases pre and post event.
- Analyses trends that could get fellow students to get interested in events and follow social media page of university department.
- Establish a relationship with viewers by providing interesting entertainment segments Which are consistent with the shows format and target audience
Education
Journalism, Broadcast
Chandigarh University
Chandigarh06-2024
Skills
- Maintain an active social media presence including managing a Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram account acting as the face of the show
- Team collaboration
- Attention to details
- Teleprompter use
- Improvisation
- In-Depth Research
- Critical thinking abilities
- Public Speaking Confidence
- Cross-cultural awareness
- News Writing Expertise
- Effective storytelling
- Email and Phone Etiquette
- Customer Service
- Blog Writing/Story/Video Editing
- Good/Interpersonal Communication
- Media operations understanding
- Photography Staff Direction
- Task Prioritization
- Creative Writing
Reference
CU/UIMS/2024/INTERNSHIP/98O
hod.mediastudies@cumail.in
director.uims@cumail.in
Languages
English
First Language
Isizulu
Advanced (C1)
C1
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Websites
- htp://newspapersforyou.news.blog/3023/03/06/zimbabwean-student-grabs-mvp-title-for-cu-cheetahs/
- http://newspapersforyou.news.blog/2023/03/11/a-jolly-holi-celebration/
- htp://newspapersforyou.news.blog/2023/03/28/student-by-day-baker-by-night/
- http://newspapersforyou.news.blog/2023/03/28/cu-students-stranded-in-the-rain/
- htp://newspapersforyou.news.blog/2023/03/28/a-transport-prayer-answered/
- http://newspapersforyou.news.blog/2023/05/23/south-sudanese-student-gets-crushed-my-tractor-in-ludhana/
- htp://newspapersforyou.news.blog/2023/05/23/extreme-weather-conditions-in-punjabi
- htp://newspapersforyou.news.blog/2023/05/23/uims-students-prepare-for-final-exams/
- http://newspapersforyou.news.blog/2023/08/22/back-by-popular-demand-qounf
- http://newspaperstoryou.news.blog/2023/10/18/thc-bhundu-boyz-are-coming-to-india/
Timeline
News Anchor
Chandigarh University
02.2024 - 04.2024
TV ANCHOR & PR STRATEGIST
Chandigarh University
08.2023 - 12.2023
TELEVISION PRESENTER
YOTV
01.2018 - 01.2019
Journalism, Broadcast
Chandigarh University
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