I am a motivated and ambitious journalism graduate with hands-on experience in news reporting, videography, and multimedia production. I have developed skills in digital tools such as Adobe InDesign, Audition, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, and I have a strong passion for storytelling, youth engagement, and continuous learning. I seek to contribute my creativity and communication skills to a dynamic media or development-focused organization. Currently, I am setting up my own media firm called Creative Minds, with hopes of creating job opportunities and becoming a significant pillar in Malawi's media industry in the future. I am driven to make an impact through my professional work and leadership roles, including coordinating youth engagement activities in my church community.

Willam (Bill) Mzati Zingwiswa Potani

I am a motivated and ambitious journalism graduate with hands-on experience in news reporting, videography, and multimedia production. I have developed skills in digital tools such as Adobe InDesign, Audition, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, and I have a strong passion for storytelling, youth engagement, and continuous learning. I seek to contribute my creativity and communication skills to a dynamic media or development-focused organization. Currently, I am setting up my own media firm called Creative Minds, with hopes of creating job opportunities and becoming a significant pillar in Malawi's media industry in the future. I am driven to make an impact through my professional work and leadership roles, including coordinating youth engagement activities in my church community.

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I am a motivated and ambitious journalism graduate with hands-on experience in news reporting, videography, and multimedia production. I have developed skills in digital tools such as Adobe InDesign, Audition, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, and I have a strong passion for storytelling, youth engagement, and continuous learning. I seek to contribute my creativity and communication skills to a dynamic media or development-focused organization.

Currently, I am setting up my own media firm called Creative Minds, with hopes of creating job opportunities and becoming a significant pillar in Malawi’s media industry in the future. I am driven to make an impact through my professional work and leadership roles, including coordinating youth engagement activities in my church community.

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Work Experience

reporter, producer and communications officer at Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO)
March 26, 2025 - July 17, 2025
Intern Journalist at Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO)
April 1, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Managed reporting on social and community issues. Assisted in research, interviews, and news production. Gained field experience in multimedia reporting. Performed multitasking across various journalistic scopes and related fields.

Education

diploma in journalism at Malawi Institute of Journalism
January 5, 2023 - August 17, 2025
Diploma in Journalism at MALAWI INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Certificate in Journalism at MALAWI INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Painting certificate at Short Course Painting with rainbow paints
December 17, 2024 - December 18, 2024

Qualifications

certified as well as diplomatic journalist
January 5, 2023 - August 17, 2025
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
certified painter
August 24, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Did a very short course with rainbow paints under a church event.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Drop-in center Brochure
    Designed a Brochure while undergoing through my internship process at YONECO