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IVONA JOEL KAMUNTU

IVONA JOEL KAMUNTU

Dar es Salaam,TANZANIA

Summary

Successful at creating unique pieces telling compelling stories for 16 years. Digs deep into stories and drives important narratives forward with strong follow-through and focus on truth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Chief anchor @Azam TV LTD.

Azam Media Limited (AZAM TV)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2016.06 - Current
  • Covered current events and breaking news stories.
  • Researched issues and checked facts, maintaining high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Interviewed individuals to compile and verify important information.
  • Crafted compelling pieces for online publication, coordinating images and layout for optimised presentation.

Channel content manager

Sahara Media Group (Star TV)
Mwanza, Tanzania
2009.01 - 2015.05
  • Maintained consistent brand voice and style across content.
  • Developed communication strategies to support business direction.
  • Reviewed content across social media platforms and online communities, enforcing adherence to guidelines.

Field Reporter

Sahara Media Group (Azam TV)
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
2009.04 - 2013.04
  • Edited and proofread written content to maintain high editorial standards.
  • Addressed feedback from editors and implemented revisions to improve story quality.
  • Covered current events and breaking news stories.

Education

Bachelor of International relations and Diplomacy - International Relations and Diplomacy

Open University OUT
Tanzania
2024.11 -

Journalism - Journalism

Dar Es Salaam School of Journalism
Tanzania
2021.11 - 2022.11

Certificate of Journalism and Marketing - Journalism and Marketing

Times School of Journalism
Tanzania
2007.01 - 2008.10

Skills

  • Content development
  • Interviewing
  • Interviews
  • Team contribution
  • Public opinion understanding
  • Editing and review
  • Marketing and advertising strategies

Languages

Swahili
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Accomplishments

Azam Tv best Presenter 2022/2023

Female best presenter 2023/2024 WISAC AWARDS

SJA Journalist winner 2024/2025 United Kingdom

Certification

Women in News WANIFRA training

VOA hostile trainings

VOA Election training

DW Academia reporting training

Preventing and combating of corruption bureau PCCB Training

Tanzania Media Women's Association( TAMWA) Training

Affiliations

  • Work outs
  • Watching Political, Investigation and true story Movies/Series
  • Travelling

Timeline

Bachelor of International relations and Diplomacy - International Relations and Diplomacy

Open University OUT
2024.11 -

Journalism - Journalism

Dar Es Salaam School of Journalism
2021.11 - 2022.11

Chief anchor @Azam TV LTD.

Azam Media Limited (AZAM TV)
2016.06 - Current

Field Reporter

Sahara Media Group (Azam TV)
2009.04 - 2013.04

Channel content manager

Sahara Media Group (Star TV)
2009.01 - 2015.05

Certificate of Journalism and Marketing - Journalism and Marketing

Times School of Journalism
2007.01 - 2008.10
IVONA JOEL KAMUNTU