Odwa Mjo

Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Xhosa
Advanced

Work Experience

Content Writer/Journalist at Avatar Agency
November 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Role included planning and writing public relations content such as press releases, thought leadership pieces, editorials and internal communications content including campaigns, newsletters and statements etc. Clients included Telkom Group and Central Energy Fund.
Content Writer / Journalist at Avatar Agency
November 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Wrote public relations content including press releases, thought leadership pieces, editorials and internal communications content for campaigns, newsletters and statements. Planned and wrote content for public relations and internal communications channels.
Business Reporter (Intern) at Bloomberg News Johannesburg
October 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Reported on financial markets and economics during internship.
Reporter at Times Live / Business Day
May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Reported on financial markets and economics; covered government bonds, the Rand and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE); produced daily news and market features.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (General) at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
BA (Honours) International Relations at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
BA (Honours) Journalism and Media at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Google Analytics and Content Strategy (Online Course) at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
BA (Honours) in Journalism and Media at University of the Witwatersrand
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
BA (Honours) in International Relations at University of the Witwatersrand
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Journalism and Media at University of the Witwatersrand
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Online Course: Google Analytics and Content Strategy at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2022 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

Google Analytics & Content Strategy certificate
January 1, 2022 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Financial Services, Telecommunications