I’m a passionate journalist with 5+ years of experience, including 2+ years as an Assistant Editor. My career has been shaped by a strong passion for storytelling, research, and fact-checking—whether I’m producing news, writing features, or editing content that connects with people. I also have student-journalism recognition and a standout career highlight: being selected for the eNCA Academy of Journalism. I’ve worked across broadcast and digital platforms, building skills in news producing, field reporting, package and content production, and SEO-informed writing. From lifestyle and women-empowerment features to business and copywriting, I enjoy turning complex information into clear, engaging stories, while supporting day-to-day editorial workflows and social media presence.

Somila Tiwani

I’m a passionate journalist with 5+ years of experience, including 2+ years as an Assistant Editor. My career has been shaped by a strong passion for storytelling, research, and fact-checking—whether I’m producing news, writing features, or editing content that connects with people. I also have student-journalism recognition and a standout career highlight: being selected for the eNCA Academy of Journalism. I’ve worked across broadcast and digital platforms, building skills in news producing, field reporting, package and content production, and SEO-informed writing. From lifestyle and women-empowerment features to business and copywriting, I enjoy turning complex information into clear, engaging stories, while supporting day-to-day editorial workflows and social media presence.

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I’m a passionate journalist with 5+ years of experience, including 2+ years as an Assistant Editor. My career has been shaped by a strong passion for storytelling, research, and fact-checking—whether I’m producing news, writing features, or editing content that connects with people. I also have student-journalism recognition and a standout career highlight: being selected for the eNCA Academy of Journalism.

I’ve worked across broadcast and digital platforms, building skills in news producing, field reporting, package and content production, and SEO-informed writing. From lifestyle and women-empowerment features to business and copywriting, I enjoy turning complex information into clear, engaging stories, while supporting day-to-day editorial workflows and social media presence.

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Language

English
Advanced
Xhosa
Advanced

Work Experience

News and Broadcast Intern at eNCA (DSTv 403)
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026
Training across broadcast journalism, news writing, research, news producing, field reporting, and investigative journalism, along with package production and newsroom workflows.
Freelance News Writer at The South African
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Conducted research and produced news content, writing using WordPress with training in SEO optimisation.
Freelance Journalist (Voluntary) at Eastern Cape Daily News
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Supported editorial content through research, news producing, copywriting, and field reporting while working remotely.
Assistant Editor (Voluntary) at Sista Bosso Digital Magazine
May 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Assisted the editor-in-chief with daily magazine operations, including interviews, copywriting, editing, social media management, research, and writing lifestyle, business, and women-empowerment features.
Marketing Assistant (Voluntary) at MadibazNews Student Newspaper, Nelson Mandela University
February 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Trained in digital marketing tools and project management, coordinated promotional activities, and wrote newsletters.
News producer, anchor and reporter (In-service Training) at Madibaz Radio, Nelson Mandela University
August 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Trained in news producing and radio package production, completed field reporting, co-hosted and produced a current affairs programme, and handled bulletin news reading and writing.
News journalist (Voluntary) at MadibazNews Student Newspaper, Nelson Mandela University
February 1, 2020 - November 1, 2023
Covered news through research, news producing, and writing, with field reporting support for student publication content.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media, Communication and Culture at Nelson Mandela University
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025
Diploma in Journalism at Nelson Mandela University
February 1, 2017 - April 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization