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Wakumelo Lutangu
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Wakumelo Lutangu

Editor
Lusaka,Zambia

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

CopywriterCopy EditorEditorial AssistantProofreader

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Lusaka, Zambia, ZM
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

75000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Results-driven editor, copywriter and communication planner with a wealth of experience in copy editing, proofreading, copywriting, technical and proposal writing, report writing, organisational management and liaison, public presentations, strategic planning and effective organisational communication. Currently interested in all things linguistics and Artificial Intelligence.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Director - Hansard

National Assembly of Zambia
Lusaka, ZM
02.2025 - Current
  • Collaborating with team members to produce accurate Parliamentary Debates, ensuring accuracy, clarity and precision of records.
  • Assisting in the preparation of parliamentary documents, enhancing accessibility for members and the public.
  • Reviewing and editing written materials for grammatical accuracy, contributing to high-quality outputs.
  • Supervising workflow processes, including staff on-boarding, task-assignment and deadline enforcement.
  • Liaising with external and international stakeholders.

Senior Hansard Editor

National Assembly of Zambia
Lusaka, ZM
01.2017 - 01.2025
  • Edited parliamentary transcripts for clarity and accuracy, ensuring adherence to established legislative standards, editorial policy and protocols.
  • Collaborated with legislators to refine speech drafts, enhancing the overall quality of Parliamentary Debates.
  • Mentored junior editors, providing guidance on best practices for editing and improving editorial workflows within the team.
  • Reviewed and proofread official documents for grammatical and factual accuracy, contributing to the integrity of legislative records.
  • Helped to implement a streamlined editing process that improved turnaround times for publication of Parliamentary Debates.
  • Undertook thorough quality checks of transcripts, ensuring compliance with formatting guidelines and promoting readability for stakeholders.
  • Co-ordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely dissemination of legislative information, enhancing accessibility for public and officials.
  • Proofread final drafts before they were sent out for printing.
  • Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
  • Provided feedback on content structure and organisation of documents.
  • Researched topics related to edited materials for improved accuracy.
  • Contributed to development of editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
  • Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.
  • Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts.
  • Recommended enhancements to articles for optimum readership.
  • Updated databases with information about new publications.
  • Reviewed copy-edited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
  • Ensured that all published documents met industry standards.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaborations to ensure cohesive brand messaging.
  • Edited manuscripts, articles, and web content for clarity, grammar and style consistency.
  • Organised and led editorial meetings to brainstorm content ideas and strategies.
  • Managed editorial calendar and ensured timely publication of all content pieces.
  • Co-ordinated with marketing teams to develop promotional strategies for content dissemination.
  • Evaluated and integrated new technologies and platforms to enhance content delivery.
  • Verified facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.

Hansard Editor

National Assembly of Zambia
Lusaka, ZM
05.2011 - 01.2017
  • Edited and proofread parliamentary transcripts, ensuring clarity and adherence to established standards for public record.
  • Collaborated with legislators and staff to enhance the accuracy of official documents through meticulous review processes.
  • Supervised Parliamentary Reporters to ensure adherence to task deadlines and editorial standards in generation of Parliamentary Debates.
  • Worked as a News Reporter olduring internship in a national newspaper.

High School English Language Teacher

Ministry of Education, Government of the Republic of Zambia
Lusaka, ZM
01.2009 - 04.2011
  • Supervised other teachers in the Languages Department.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that enhanced pupils' ability to comprehend and analyse literary texts.
  • Utilised diverse instructional strategies to teach high school pupils Ordinary Level English grammar.
  • Liaised with external stakeholders in implementation of a programme to promote a conducive school environment for girls' education.

Part-Time Lecturer of Business Communication

National Institute of Public Administration
Lusaka, ZM
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Prepared Businesses Communication teaching materials.
  • Taught Business Communication to Diploma students.
  • Set, administered and marked examinations in Diploma-level Business Communication.

Education

Copywriting

Udemy
06.2025 - 07.2025

Artificial Intelligence Tools

Coursiv
05.2025 - 05.2025

Sub-Editing

Zambia Institute of Mass Communication Trust
08.2013 - 08.2013

Master of Arts - Communication For Development

University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
07.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Arts With Education - English Language And Literature

University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2003 - 02.2007

Choma Secondary School
Choma, Zambia

Skills

  • Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Document review
  • Quality assurance
  • Grammatical accuracy
  • Workflow supervision
  • Fact-checking
  • Content organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Formatting compliance
  • Publication processes
  • Training and mentoring
  • Content strategy
  • Research skills
  • Cross-departmental coordination
  • Strategic planning
  • Program management
  • Change planning
  • Change management
  • Budget development
  • Stakeholder Liaison
  • Report Writing

Languages

Lozi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • ChatGPT, Coursiv, 06 May 2025.
  • Claude 3.7, Coursiv, 04 May 2025.
  • Dall-E., Coursiv, 11 May 2025.
  • DeepSeek, Coursiv, 06 May 2025.
  • Jasper AI, Coursiv, 04 May 2025.
  • MidJourney, Coursiv, 07 May 2025.
  • Stable Diffusion, Coursiv, 05 May 2025.

Affiliations

  • Hiking and touring.
  • Swimming.
  • Reading.
  • Watching nature and history documentaries.
  • Language analysis.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Copywriting

Udemy
06.2025 - 07.2025

Artificial Intelligence Tools

Coursiv
05.2025 - 05.2025

Deputy Director - Hansard

National Assembly of Zambia
02.2025 - Current

Senior Hansard Editor

National Assembly of Zambia
01.2017 - 01.2025

Sub-Editing

Zambia Institute of Mass Communication Trust
08.2013 - 08.2013

Hansard Editor

National Assembly of Zambia
05.2011 - 01.2017

Master of Arts - Communication For Development

University of Zambia
07.2010 - 12.2012

High School English Language Teacher

Ministry of Education, Government of the Republic of Zambia
01.2009 - 04.2011

Part-Time Lecturer of Business Communication

National Institute of Public Administration
01.2008 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts With Education - English Language And Literature

University of Zambia
01.2003 - 02.2007

Choma Secondary School

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