Lungowe Zeko

About Lungowe Zeko

Lungowe is a media professional with a rich background in digital communications, branding, and strategy. As the founder of Kaiko Hub, a creative and consulting outlet, she facilitates collaborations and projects that drive positive change across diverse industries.Born into a family deeply rooted in Zambian politics—her great-aunt served as Vice President of Zambia, and her family includes ambassadors, secretary generals, and a High Court judge—Lungowe has been immersed in leadership and diplomacy from an early age. These influences have shaped her approach to strategic communications and media relations, areas in which she has honed her expertise.Her academic journey, spanning South Africa, Australia, and the USA, culminated in a Master\'s degree in Media Management from The New School. Specializing in digital media, she leverages her knowledge to help organizations refine their brand identity and navigate complex communication challenges in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape.With a strong focus on risk management, public relations, managing change, and handling confidential information for C-suite executives, Lungowe brings a strategic and highly adaptable approach to her work. Her diverse media experience includes radio in Namibia (99FM), Australia (Monash Radio), and the US (co-founding the MEDIAxWOMEN podcast), as well as opportunities as a voiceover artist (Unfold/Squarespace, Hillsong).Lungowe is passionate about supporting the creative economy, with the ultimate goal of becoming an angel investor to fund innovative projects and organizations. Known for her resourcefulness, creativity, and dedication to philanthropy, she seeks to collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations that share her vision.When she\'s not working in the digital media space, you can find her enjoying rooftop gatherings with friends, exploring new hobbies, or wandering through art galleries and museums.

Experience

1. Head of Communications and Branding

   Hillsong Church

   Oct 2022 — Present · NY, US

   As Head of Communications, Lulu manages the communication pathways and engagement across all online platforms and between departments for Hillsong East Coast. This involves the following- All tasks under Head of Communications role- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across an online community of 2.5M followers- Contribute to content creation by gathering and bridging ideas and recommendations from team members, ensuring consistency and accessibility- Track, measure, and analyze the effectiveness of communications materials and initiatives, working with team members to assess areas for improvement and organize metrics to report impact- Support the development and execution of creative and inclusive communications and marketing strategies for campaigns- Serve as a key point of contact for the organization’s work with external communications and fulfillment of contract deliverables.

Education

• Monash University

  Master’s Degree

  2014 — 2016

• Monash University

  Bachelor’s Degree

  2008 — 2010

• University of Cape Town

  Honours

  2011 — 2011

• The New School

  Master of Science - MS

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Sales Presentations
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Adobe Audition
• Web Design
• Articulate Presenter
• Organizational Behavior
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• News Writing
• Visual Presentations
• Master of Presentations
• Blogging
• English
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Radio Broadcasting
• Digital Media
• Promotions
• Tourism
• Public Relations
• Graphic Design
• Team Leadership
• Creative Strategy
• Improvisation
• Marketing Research
• Entertainment
• Group Presentations
• Marketing
• Management
• Analytical Abilities
• Business Intelligence
• Social Media
• Brand Development
• Market Research
• Marketing Management
• Internetworking
• Project Planning
• Event Management
• Music Education