Nkosinathi Thembela

Media, Content and Production Professional with experience in project coordination, television production, editorial content curation, social media publishing, stakeholder engagement, events coordination and office administration. Skilled in content planning, production scheduling, talent coordination, digital publishing, audience engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Recognised for strong communication skills, organisation, creativity and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Assistant Project Coordinator - MNTUNGWA COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS

(2019-08 - 2019-11)

• Coordinated project administration, implementation plans, budgets and project documentation.
• Liaised with clients and management to ensure smooth project execution.
• Assisted with proposal preparation, supplier coordination and event planning.
• Supported stakeholder communication and operational reporting.

Production Coordinator - TOUCH HD

(2018-08 - 2018-10)

• Coordinated production schedules, call sheets, meetings and appointments.
• Conducted location scouting and supported television production activities.
• Assisted with talent sourcing, casting and content development initiatives.
• Managed production administration and stakeholder communication.

Production Volunteer - URBAN BREW STUDIOS

(2018-07 - 2018-07)

• Supported content producers and researchers with television production activities.
• Coordinated guest interviews, research and production preparation.
• Assisted with scheduling and show briefing activities.

Freelance Editorial & Content Curator - MAIL & GUARDIAN

(2022-07 - 2022-09)

• Monitored CMS platforms and wire services to package and publish breaking news content.
• Created and scheduled social media content across multiple digital channels.
• Adapted complex news and investigative stories into engaging social-first content.
• Collaborated with editorial, multimedia and design teams on digital campaigns and visual assets.
• Supported audience growth initiatives, newsletter distribution and community engagement.
• Assisted with live coverage of major national events and political developments.

National Diploma - Media Practices - Boston Media House (2015 - 2018)

National Senior Certificate - Kingdom Christian College (2013 - 2013)