Chantelle Fourie
MULTIMEDIA
JOURNALIST
WORK EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS JOBURG
• Multimedia journalist
ABOUT ME
I am a 22-year-old Multimedia Journalist and
creator with four years' experience specialising
in both online and print publications, layout,
design, photography and occasional social
media management for local newspapers. I plan
for, proofread and edit newspapers before they
are sent to print. I also have extensive
experience compiling features and weekly
• Assist the editor with layout, design and
newspaper planning
• Design infographics for, and plan, features
• Compile advertorials for advertising clients
• Plan for and discuss weekly news roundups
on Radio Today, a local radio station
• Multimedia journalist in community news,
including lifestyle and entertainment
• Manage Instagram account and edit videos
for the website and Youtube channel
columns, including their design.
EDUCATION
SKILLS
University of South Africa • Pursuing
Writing
BA Audiovisual Multimedia (second year)
University of Cape Town • 2015
Certificate in Feature Writing
INTERIOR DESIGN INSTITUTE • Pursuing
Editing and Proofreading
Social Media Management
Photography
Microsoft Office
Diploma in Interior Design
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
SHAW ACADEMY • 2016 – Present
• Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design
WordPress
SEO
(to be completed in June)
• Diploma in Health and Fitness
CAXTON TRAINING ACADEMY • 2015
• Certificate in Journalism (photographer
of the year and runner up to student of
the year)
FRAYINTERMEDIA • 2016
Certificate in Ethical Journalism
MONUMENT HIGH SCHOOL • 2013
Matriculated with 8 distinctions and
awarded as the Best District Visual Artist
Contact me:-
To whom it may concern
I am very excited to apply to your company for your multimedia content and writing needs.
With my skills and enthusiasm, I believe I would make the ideal candidate.
I have strong writing skills and am able to plan, write and execute various features and special projects for
multi-platform publications.
As a journalist, I am responsible for writing content on a daily basis, often about many different subjects,
prompting extensive research. I have, since the start of last year, also successfully implemented biweekly
features in our newspapers and a weekly column that promotes reader interaction. I often design or delegate
the design of the infographics for these features.
I also compile advertorials for clients. I have good attention to detail and good proofreading skills.
I have successfully sent many publications to print. This includes reworking headlines and subheadlines to
attract reader attention. I have also been entrusted with allocating stories to newspaper pages prior to
production, and I am knowledgeable in the full production cycle. These responsibilities have placed me in a
position to delegate projects and lead various teams.
I am confident in my ability and enthusiasm to produce a product that encourages return on investment, that
accurately portrays the brand and that keeps up to speed with both local and international trends.
I understand that stories must be packaged differently online, and even on various social media platforms, than
in print. I have a good knowledge of how to do this and how to promote both our online and print presence. I
have often managed social media sites and prepared content for online publishing to maximise Search Engine
Optimisation.
I do believe that I have a lot to offer. Please contact me should you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Chantelle Fourie
