Karishma T

Arena Holdings Digital Entertainment Editor TshisaLIVE at SowetanLIVE and DispachLIVE

December 2018 - February 2022‍

• Produced and directed daily diaries of entertainment stories, and conceptualized and executed content strategies to ensure entertainment content on all brands remained relevant and of a high quality.
• Monitored measuring platforms such as Narrative and Analytics closely.
• Mentored journalists, edited every story published, and managed social media strategy.
• Ensured press code was adhered to and ensured legal compliance thereof, ensured monthly site targets of unique visitors were met (TshisaLIVE currently attracts between 1.5-2 million UBs per month).
• Managed and produced podcasts, and collaborated with designers and copywriters to create engaging visual and written content.

Arena Holdings Deputy Digital Entertainment Editor at SowetanLIVE and DispachLIVE

April 2016 - December 2018‍

• Approved journalists’ story ideas, managed daily diary, and kept up to date with trends and breaking entertainment news.
• Controlled standby and events roster, and developed coverage plan for breaking stories and major events on the entertainment calendar.
• Assisted editor with sub-editing and publishing stories, and ensured numbers were on the increase by giving readers quality content.
• Developed and maintained relationships with celebrities, PR people and other key people in the industry.
• Managed project timelines and resources, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion, and facilitated communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Producer at Media24 Digital (The Juice SA)

March 2014 - April 2016‍

• Produced breaking celebrity news content on a daily basis and consistently monitored trending topics and events within entertainment industry.
• Produced in-depth interviews and scoops .
• Managed website and was the decision-maker regarding content in the editor’s absence.
• Represented the platform at prestigious events and awards in the entertainment sector .
• Hosted a weekly radio feature on Jacaranda FM on behalf of the brand.

News Editor and Digital Administrator at Northcliff Melville Times, Caxton Community Newspapers

March 2012 - June 2013‍

• Brainstormed and discussed story ideas with my team and oversaw the production of the newspaper with the design team.
• Wrote stories and ensured a quality product filled with accurate news and community stories was provided to our readers each week.
• Uploaded and ensured daily availability of consistent quality on the website.
• Developed the online version of the brand and ensured social networks were regularly updated.
• Addressed customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring satisfactory resolutions.
• Trained new team members on company policies and customer service standards.

News Editor and Digital Administrator at Randburg Sun, Caxton Community Newspapers

September 2010 - March 2012‍

• Generated and wrote hard news stories as well as profiles and features.
• Took photographs to accompany articles and represented company at events.
• Took social pictures and developed the layout of the paper.
• Generated content for the website, and designed (and executed) social media campaigns to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
• Monitored and analyzed social media metrics to optimize strategy and performance.

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