Nqobile X.
Junior Sustainability News Writer
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Nqobile X. is a proficient content creator and interpreter of complex environmental and social topics currently interning at Sustainability News Africa. In this role, they are adept at crafting news articles, features, and opinion pieces that shed light on sustainability, climate change, and development issues in Africa. Nqobile excels in fact-checking and source verification, ensuring the delivery of accurate, credible, and relevant content. Previously, as an intern with Newzroom Afrika, Nqobile engaged in news gathering and research, editing video and audio clips, and supporting digital media efforts. Their tenure there sharpened their media research and information gathering skills. At TheSquad Creative Events, Nqobile contributed to planning and coordinating large-scale corporate events, enhancing their expertise in logistics and vendor management. This diverse background is complemented by a Bachelor of Arts and a Higher Certificate in Event Management from IIE Varsity College, reinforcing Nqobile's capabilities in content creation and editorial support.
Experience
Intern
Sustainability News Africa · 2025 — PresentResearch and produce articles, features, and opinion pieces focused on sustainability, climate change, and development in Africa. Translate complex environmental topics into clear, engaging content while ensuring accuracy through fact-checking and source verification. Highlight African solutions to sustainability issues for various audiences and edit content to adhere to editorial standards and deadlines.Intern
Newzroom Afrika · 2024 — 2025Supported news gathering by assisting reporters and producers with information sourcing, interviews, and fact verification. Engaged in editing video and audio clips using industry-standard tools. Contributed to social media efforts by updating and monitoring trends, enhancing online engagement, and assisting in content creation for TV scripts and multimedia segments. Offered support to team members to ease workflow and managed multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.Intern
TheSquad Creative Events · 2020 — PresentAssisted in the planning and coordination of large corporate events, managing logistics and vendor relationships. Prepared documents, presentations, and reports using Microsoft Office Suite. Helped schedule appointments and organize meetings for executives, while conducting post-event evaluations to assess success and identify areas for improvement.Job Shadow
Tame Times · 2016 — 2016Observed journalists in a dynamic newsroom environment, assisting with interviews, research, and fact-checking for news publications. Gained insight into journalistic ethics, writing styles, and production techniques.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)IIE Varsity College · 2021 — 2023
- Higher Certificate in Event ManagementIIE Varsity College · 2019 — 2019
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