Thokozile Malawo
Lusaka
Summary
Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Skilled in providing comprehensive support to legal teams, including attorneys and paralegals. Possess in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court filing processes, and document management systems.
Insightful professional in media and communication, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in investigative research, multimedia content creation, and ethical journalism. Excel in critical thinking, adaptability, and effective communication, ensuring success in fast-paced environments. Mastered audience engagement and TV broadcasting. Skilled in legal document preparation and policy drafting, showcasing a broad knowledge of local news topics and legal compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
News Anchor, Public Relations Officer
Diamond TV Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Gathered information from sources, such as government agencies, witnesses, or experts in various fields.
- Prepared written reports for use in television broadcasts.
- Analyzed data from polls and surveys to determine public opinion trends related to current events.
- Collaborated with other departments at the station including production staff, camera operators, editors, sound technicians.
- Maintained an active presence on social media platforms in order to engage viewers and promote upcoming programs.
- Participated in promotional activities including attending community events or speaking engagements.
- Assisted with marketing efforts by appearing in commercials or print advertisements for the station's products and services.
Legal Officer
Industrial Development Corporation
Lusaka , Zambia
02.2020 - 04.2024
- Reviewed and monitored legal documents to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Drafted, edited, and finalized contracts for clients in accordance with applicable laws.
- Conducted research on complex legal issues and provided advice accordingly.
- Drafting company policies.
- Subsidiary company visitations and shadowing.
- Executed due diligence reports with counter parties.
- Monitoring and Evaluation of the implementation of approved IDC and group policies.
- Secretarial services for Directorate meetings.
- Attending to all Regulators on behalf of the Legal Directorate.
Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Board
Chingola , Zambia
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Conducted interviews with potential witnesses to obtain statements relevant to pending cases.
- Attended hearings and represented clients in the Subordinate Court.
Education
Certificate - Public Relations, Diplomacy, International Relatio
Zambia Institute of Diplomacy And Int. Studies
Lusaka08-2020
Certificate - Project Planning And Management
University of Zambia
Lusaka 12-2019
Certificate - Monitoring And Evaluation
University of Zambia
Lusaka 12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Cavendish University
Lusaka 08-2014
Master of Science - Public Relations
Cavendish University Zambia
LusakaMaster of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
University of Lusaka
LusakaSkills
- Corporate Governance
- Legal Document Processing
- TV broadcasting
- Audience Engagement
- News Anchoring
- Investigative journalism
- Clerical Support
- Meeting planning
- Office Administration
- Critical thinking abilities
References
- Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya
+260 96 8104946
DiamondTV Zambia
- Owen Kabanda
+260 97 9511770
Industrial Development Corporation
- Paul Chavula
+260 97 1949469
Legal Aid Board
Languages
English
First Language
Bemba
Upper Intermediate
B2
Nyanja
Upper Intermediate
B2
Tonga
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Legal Officer
Industrial Development Corporation
02.2020 - 04.2024
Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Board
07.2017 - 11.2019
News Anchor, Public Relations Officer
Diamond TV Zambia
01.2017 - Current
Certificate - Public Relations, Diplomacy, International Relatio
Zambia Institute of Diplomacy And Int. Studies
Certificate - Project Planning And Management
University of Zambia
Certificate - Monitoring And Evaluation
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Cavendish University
Master of Science - Public Relations
Cavendish University Zambia
Master of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
University of Lusaka
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