Mark Steenbok

Experience

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  Tempy Army Base

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

  Waiter
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  Central University of Technology, Free State

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2015

  Rugby Coach and Manager

  *Plan and organise training sessions.*Administrative work*Liasing with other groups and coaches.

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  Department of Education, Northern Cape

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

  Data Capturer
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  Central University of Technology, Free State (Eendrag Hostel)

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Sport Officer

  I was in charge of managing and organising sport activities on a daily basis.

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  Young Minds Magazine

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  Freelance Sport Journalist

  A freelance Sport writer, I wrote mainly about local sport news in the areas of Bloemfontein and the Free State.

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  CUT FM 105.8

  Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

  Sport Presenter/Sports Editor

  *Gather, edit and produce sport news for Radio. *On air sports reader*Compile and do extensive research about sport in general.*Producer and host of sport show (Cutting Sport).*Record and edit sound for radio.https://www.facebook.com/cutfm1058/?fref=ts

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  OFM

  Feb 2015 - Aug 2018

  Broadcast Journalist

  *Deliver on-air News, Agriculture, & Sport for OFM Radio in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.*Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.*Compile in depth radio features.*A working knowledge of a camera and video camera.*Make use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat)*Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video.*Record and edit sound for radio. (audio editing ability)*Compile and edit videos for website and social media purposes. (Final Cut Pro)http://www.ofm.co.za/ http://www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za/ http://bloem.getitonline.co.za/ Show less

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  Freelance, self-employed

  Jan 2017 - now

  Freelance Photographer & Videographer

  *A keen eye for detail.*Creative ability *Technical and Editing ability *Ability to work with different photo and video equipmentSomeone once said: "One of the things I like about photography is that it captures a moment that will never happen again."

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  ETV

  Oct 2018 - now

  PRODUCER:- Sourcing content-Writing-Ensuring bulletins are succinct, factually accurate, contextual, relevant, engaging, conversational, and in line with the channel’s writing style.-Producing content outside of live broadcasts across various platforms.-Ensuring video lines match the script / story.-Editing visual and cutting headlines according to script / story.-Checking electronic media, social media for articles of interest.-Liaising with reporters for updates on stories- Populating the website and social media pages with content.- Turning content that is aired in a way that is easily consumed.DIGITAL JOURNALIST:-Publish, edit and update content on the website and social media.-Providing insights and suggestions on ways to improve the e.tv news social media platform.-Analyse and report on web content initiatives and performance Show less Conducting Interviews-Arranging and preparing for interviews. -Briefing camera operator and interviewee timeously. -Conducting preliminary telephonic interviewsWriting Scripts:-Writing scripts in line with visuals.-Providing a shot list with all scripts.-Checking facts with relevant stakeholders. -Writing content for online.Conducting Research-Generating unique story ideas.-Checking electronic media (wires), social media and articles of interest.-Checking archives for specified and appropriate visuals.-Developing own contact base to help generate story ideas.Reporting-Breaking stories. -Packaging content for on-air. -Ensuring stories have depth and quality.-Providing the news desk with updates on stories.-Adhering to story deadlines. -Ensuring good communication with Assignments, sub-editors and news desk. Show less

  • Producer & Digital Journalist

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Television News Reporter

    Oct 2018 - Jan 2020
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  Kasahorow Foundation

  Mar 2023 - now

  Freelance Translator