Harugumi Mutasa
Summary
Resourceful Correspondent with 18years of experience covering news and feature stories in Africa. Highly proficient in providing historical background and context descriptions for vivid in-depth reporting. Focused on maintaining professionalism and cultural appreciation when working with diverse people in remote locations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
TV Correspondent
Al Jazeera Media Network
2005.11 - Current
- Increased audience engagement by producing timely and relevant news stories.
- Enhanced news coverage quality through thorough research and factchecking.
- Collaborated with editors to refine articles for clarity, accuracy, and overall impact.
- Covered a wide range of subjects including politics, business, sports, and culture, demonstrating versatility as a correspondent.
- Utilized social media channels to promote content and interact with readers directly, increasing brand visibility.
- Before moving to Harare office, I was based in Al Jazeera bureaus - Nairobi and Johannesburg
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Rhodes University
Makhanda, South Africa04.2005
Skills
- Deadline Management
- News writing
- Team Collaboration
- Script Writing
- Interviewing
- Written Communication
- Reliability
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
Royal Television Society Awards (RTS)
Finalist: Young Journalist of the year for Television News Journalism (2006/2007)
Awarded for News coverage for Al Jazeera English.
Timeline
TV Correspondent
Al Jazeera Media Network
2005.11 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Rhodes University
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