Communications Specialist
Highest degree :
Bachelors
Field of study :
Media and Communication Studies
Location :
Gweru, Zimbabwe
Citizenships :
Zimbabwean
Experience :
16 Year(s)
Countries :
Zimbabwe, Zambia
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
Learnmore Nyoni is a Strategic Communications Professional and Social Impact Documentary Filmmaker with over 15 years of experience designing and implementing communication strategies that capture and communicate evidence of impact across Africa. He has successfully led assignments for Plan International Zimbabwe, Hivos, Oxfam Great Britain, Wellcome Trust, International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ), WAN-IFRA, and the Charter Africa Project, among others. His expertise lies in strategic communication design, impact storytelling, participatory media approaches, digital marketing, and documentary filmmaking that demonstrate programme legacy, inclusivity, and value for money.He has developed and implemented communication strategies and content for regional and national programmes across the wider SADC region.Produced multimedia stories and documentaries that capture transformational change at community and institutional levels.Worked collaboratively with NGOs, academic institutions, and digital agencies to translate complex development outcomes into accessible narratives for donors, private sector companies, and public institutions.
Experience
Editor
Gweru, Zimbabwe
Impact Stories Zimbabwe
November 2022
-Present
Editorial Leadership: Direct the strategy and newsroom management, ensuring all content aligns with high standards of journalistic integrity and impact storytelling. Content Development: Curate and edit news features on regional issues of public interest and providing editorial guidance to ensure consistent brand voice.
Lead Communications Consultant
Zambia, Zimbabwe
Hivos Southern Africa
May 2025
-November 2025
Developed and implemented the Regional Communications Strategy for the Hivos’ Urban Futures Project across four cities in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Drove a 60% increase in brand mentions within 6 months through aggressive media relations and multimedia content development. Managed a multi-disciplinary team of graphic designers, filmmakers and writers, ensuring high-quality execution of impact storytelling and content marketing. Mentored and trained 12 nonprofit organizations' communication teams to enhance their internal communication capacities.
Senior Communications Officer
Gweru, Zimbabwe
Midlands State University
February 2021
-October 2022
Advised senior management on strategic communication tactics and public relations alignment with parent ministry goals. Directed a team of 11 marketing and communication officers, providing oversight for all institutional content development and exhibitions. Optimised digital presence through SEO and web copywriting while producing thought-leadership pieces for university executives. Designed all protocol and logistics for high-level university events and launches.
Communications Officer
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
Kwekwe Polytechnic
February 2010
-January 2021
Resolved a longstanding publicity crisis and successfully rebuilt the institution’s public reputation. Developed the institution's formal communication strategy and crisis management plan. Designed public affairs and media relations initiatives. Produced brand storytelling content, including annual magazines and promotional videos.
Education
Bsc (Hons) Media and Society Studies
Gweru, Zimbabwe
Midlands State University
March 2004
-December 2007
Languages
Experience with financing agencies
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