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
06.2016 - 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
01.2009 - 05.2015
- 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
04.2009 - 04.2013
- 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 11.2024 -
Journalism - Journalism
Dar Es Salaam School of Journalism
Tanzania 11.2021 - 11.2022
Certificate of Journalism and Marketing - Journalism and Marketing
Times School of Journalism
Tanzania 01.2007 - 10.2008
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
11.2024 -
Journalism - Journalism
Dar Es Salaam School of Journalism
11.2021 - 11.2022
Chief anchor @Azam TV LTD.
Azam Media Limited (AZAM TV)
06.2016 - Current
Field Reporter
Sahara Media Group (Azam TV)
04.2009 - 04.2013
Channel content manager
Sahara Media Group (Star TV)
01.2009 - 05.2015
Certificate of Journalism and Marketing - Journalism and Marketing
Times School of Journalism
01.2007 - 10.2008
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
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