Mundia Wamunyima
Benton,Zambia
Summary
Demonstrated expertise in writing, editing, content design, and external communications management, fostering engaging content and positive public image for organizations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Officer
Zambia Army
Lusaka Zambia
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Assist administration of Zambia Army public relations programmes by researching, preparing, and distributing news releases, articles, social media material, and photographs of Army personnel and activities.
- Gather information about the Army, to develop ideas for news articles, arrange and conduct interviews, write and edit news releases, feature articles, and editorials, and conduct media training.
- Facilitate engagements between the Zambia Army and the media.
- Play an important role in mitigating misinformation and disinformation deterring the Zambia Army's image.
- Manage the Zambia Army's social handles.
Page Designer
Zambia Daily Mail
Lusaka Zambia
09.2016 - 11.2022
- Edit copy written by reporters/writers to remove spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
- Rewrite material so that it flows or reads better.
- Adhere to the house style of a particular publication.
- Write headlines that capture the essence of stories.
- Check facts and stories to ensure they're accurate and do not go against the publication policy.
- Crop photos and decide where to use them for best effect and write picture captions.
- Work to a page plan to ensure that the right stories appear in the correct place on each page.
- Write news stories and features
- Most improved proofreader/sub editor for the year 2020
Copy Editor
Zambia Daily Mail Ltd
Lusaka Zambia
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Review copy for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Check if date, day of publication are correct.
- Correct mistakes and misspellings in captions, subheads and headlines.
- Ensure authors' and sources' names are correct.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rusangu University
07.2014
Examination Council of Zambia Certificate - undefined
Kaoma Secondary School
01.2007
Skills
- Proficient with photoshop, InDesign and Microsoft word
- Working knowledge of AP style online content and social media
- Story writing & Editing
- Public Relations & Media Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Languages
English
Hobbies and Interests
Gardening, Baking, Listening to Music, Watching documentaries, Reading novels, Singing
Timeline
Public Relations Officer
Zambia Army
11.2022 - 11.2024
Page Designer
Zambia Daily Mail
09.2016 - 11.2022
Copy Editor
Zambia Daily Mail Ltd
08.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rusangu University
Examination Council of Zambia Certificate - undefined
Kaoma Secondary School