Candidate Profile

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication

Merryland High School / 2003-2005

U.A.C.E

Greenville High School / 1999-2003

U.C.E

Seeta Primary School / 1999

P.L.E

HARD SKILLS

·         Public speaking

·         Writing and Editing

·         Graphic design using InDesign Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, etc.

·         Photography and Videography

SOFT SKILLS

·         Respectful

·         Proactive employee

·         Adaptable

LANGUAGES

·         English – fluent

·         Luganda – fluent

·         Kiswahili – fair

ACHIEVEMENTS

Ø  During my internship, i was enrolled in staff payroll as an appreciation for demonstrating my ability to work.

Ø  My passion for journalism earned me a nomination for Nile Breweries Journalism Exceptional Awards for a radio feature story aired on KFM.

REFERENCE

Mr Sam Ssetumba

Business Editor,

Daily Monitor / NTV

0758, 755150

sssetumba@ntv.co.ug

Ms Barbara Kamusiime

Senior PRO, UNBS,

0752, 300077

barbara.kamusiime@unbs.go.ug

Ms Catherine Ageno

Editor, KFM,

0782, 853598

cageno@ug.nationmedia.com

1^st October 2021 – Present

ü  Develop and implement communication strategies and plans

ü  Coordinating with marketing agencies to enhance visibility.

ü  Content development to prepare press releases, topical news items, in-house publications, and all materials meant for internal and external engagements.

ü  Development and circulation of Movit Products company publications like Newsletters, and annual activity reviews

ü  Internal and external stakeholder management through organising corporate affairs events such as press briefings, open days, tours, and visits.

ü  Management of the company’s website – ensuring timely content updates.

ü  Management of Corporate social media platforms.

ü  Drive brand awareness through publicity

ü  Implement marketing events.

Sub-Editor, Supplements | Nation Media Group.

1^st February 2021 – 1^st October 2021

ü  Lay and design Daily Monitor pages.

ü  Editor stories for accuracy before publication.

ü  Generate content and story ideas for advertisers.

ü  Gather news for both print and TV (NTV)

Social and Website Management Officer | UNBS

1^st September 2015 – 1^st February 2017

ü  Manage content of all UNBS social media platforms and website.

ü  Update all social media platforms and website.

ü  Develop and execute strategy for digital communication channels.

ü  Respond to inquiries on social media platforms and toll-free line.

ü  Update and archive all UNBS branding materials.

ü  Take photos and videos of UNBS events

ü  Draft press releases, speeches, and design newsletters as well as UNBS adverts.

ü  Ensure visibility of UNBS activities.

ü  Organise and generate content for press conferences.

Supplements Writer | Daily Monitor Newspaper

1^st February 2014 – 1^st September 2015

ü  Schedule meetings for interviews with clients and write advertorial articles.

ü  Generate story ideas for supplements.

ü  Involved in sales and marketing.

Business News Reporter | KFM

1^st January 2011 – 1^st January 2014

ü  Collect and report business news.

ü  Generate ideas for weekly business feature stories.

ü  Editing audio and voicing stories for airing on radio.

Parliamentary Reporter | Dembe FM

1^st January 2009 – 1^st January 2011

ü  Gather and write parliamentary news.

ü  Edit sound bites.

Internship | Dembe FM

1^st March 2008 – 1^st April 2008

ü  Gather and write court news.

ü  Edit sound bites