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Work History
Education
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Swimming, reading, vlogging
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Victor Chama Musonda

Lusaka

Summary

Dynamic mentoring professional with a strong track record of fostering personal and professional growth. Expertise in navigating complex challenges to provide insightful guidance while building trust through effective communication and empathy. Recognized for adaptability and collaboration in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering results aligned with organizational goals. Committed to empowering others and driving team success through innovative problem-solving and a proactive mentorship approach.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalism Mentor– Youth & Digital

BBC Media Action
09.2025 - Current
  • Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
  • Established coordination of social media output across 16 partner stations, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Collaborate with the Social Media Department to align strategies, share best practices, and integrate top-performing partner content into organizational platforms.
  • Ensure programming maintains a youthful tone and relevance for young audiences.
  • Promote active youth participation and incorporate audience feedback into content and programming decisions.
  • Provide quality assurance and editorial oversight for digital content, approving submissions to maintain messaging consistency.
  • Review and approve radio program's and related digital content for accuracy and alignment with objectives.
  • Conduct remote editorial meetings and in-station mentoring to strengthen partner stations’ editorial capacity.
  • Support and occasionally lead local, regional, and national debates, fostering youth engagement and public discourse.

Social Media Manager

BBC Media Action
04.2025 - 08.2025

BBC Media Action- Social Media Manager April 2025– August 2025

  • Directed implementation of the organization’s social media strategy, achieving a 35% growth in audience reach within three months.
  • Led the creation of youth-focused content, increasing audience engagement by over 40% and enhancing brand relevance.
  • Oversaw performance analytics and content optimization, driving a 25% improvement in audience responsiveness.
  • Ensured all social media initiatives aligned with organizational objectives and project goals, strengthening overall digital presence.
  • Managed and mentored the BBC Media Action Zambia social media team, improving workflow efficiency and team performance.


ISHIWI Coordinating Mentor

BBC Media Action
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership, professionalism, and integrity, serving as a role model within youth development and mentorship initiatives.
  • Assessed and optimized program performance, integrating continuous feedback to enhance operational efficiency and project impact.
  • Built and maintained trust-based relationships with mentees, community leaders, and partner organizations through transparent, empathetic communication.
  • Led community dialogues, debates, and governance discussions, promoting civic participation and accountability among youth.
  • Directed youth-focused media initiatives across two partner radio stations, achieving a 30% increase in audience engagement and improved community visibility.
  • Managed and mentored cross-functional teams, strengthening editorial capacity and enhancing the quality of deliverables.
  • Designed and executed training, capacity-building, and budget plans, ensuring initiatives were completed on time and within budget.
  • Provided strategic editorial and digital content oversight, achieving consistent messaging and measurable growth in social media reach.
  • Monitored and evaluated project outcomes using log-frames and M&E tools, ensuring alignment with BBC ISHIWI objectives and donor expectations.
  • Delivered two major youth roadshows, successfully engaging diverse audiences and enhancing public outreach.
  • Facilitated learning sessions and personalized coaching, improving team performance and mentee development outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented customized mentorship plans, aligning individual growth with organizational objectives.
  • Identified and addressed performance gaps through adaptive management and results-driven approaches.
  • Championed a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring sustainable impact and stakeholder satisfaction.

Education

No Degree - Journalism

Evelyn Hone College
Lusaka, Zambia
01-2007

Skills

  • Collaborative project coordination
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Constructive feedback
  • Demonstrating positive behaviors
  • Strategic goal setting
  • Proficient in stress reduction techniques

  • Performance tracking
  • Effective interpersonal communication
  • Supportive critique skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

Journalism Mentor– Youth & Digital

BBC Media Action
09.2025 - Current

Social Media Manager

BBC Media Action
04.2025 - 08.2025

ISHIWI Coordinating Mentor

BBC Media Action
05.2023 - 10.2023

No Degree - Journalism

Evelyn Hone College

Swimming, reading, vlogging

I'm also a gamer (PS5) 

Victor Chama Musonda