Skills

  •  Management: Team leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • English and sesotho

Experience

Mabatho Lithebe

Education
  •  2023: Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management (with Distinction), Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.
  •  2013: Master of Arts in Development Studies, National University of Lesotho (Dissertation: How Private Media Can Contribute to the Development of the Country Through Its Programming)
  •  2004: Bachelor of Arts (Double Major: Development Studies & Theatre), National University of Lesotho

Mabatho Lithebe

Work experience
  • Editor, News (Radio Lesotho & Ultimate Radio) - 2004 to 2008
  •  Managed news teams, assigned stories, and edited content for broadcast.
  •  Oversaw resource procurement for news and current affairs programs.
  •  Supervised staff and resolved conflicts.
  •  Built partnerships with stakeholders for content provision.
  •  Trained and mentored interns in radio programming, reporting, writing, and voice coaching.
  •  Performed performance appraisals for subordinates.
  • Acting Director, Ultimate Radio (Commercial Wing) - 2006 to 2008
  •  Provided strategic direction for the radio station.
  •  Implemented ministry policies and projects.
  •  Developed and managed operational budgets.
  •  Facilitated collaboration between departments and stakeholders for content delivery.
  • National University of Lesotho - Department of Extramural Studies
  • Part-time Lecturer (Present)
  •  Teach Media Law & Ethics, and Introduction to Research to undergraduate students, Development for Communication as well Mass Media and Gender studies
  •  Developed and refined course modules.
  •  Provided guidance through research seminars and individual consultations.

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