Writing/ Journaling
Diana Wambulwa
Journalism & Mass Communication Graduate
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
I am a motivated and adaptable Journalism and Mass Communication graduate, I want to be able to showcase my flexibility and winning mindset in the field of digital communication, information research, technology as well marketing.My goal is to be able to obtain a creative position within an organization where I am able to utilize my professional, technical skills and knowledge when it comes to analyzing, editing, researching, communicating, teaching, reporting, public relations, admnistative work, reporting and everything in the field of Information and Communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Volunteer
09.2022 - Current
- Feeding, grooming and dressing children living with limited physical abilities.
News Writer/Editor • News Researcher,Reporter
Kenya News Agency, KNA ( County Information Office
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Information Editing
- News reporting/ posting
- Videography/photography
- Information Gathering
- Sought out stories by pursuing other news organizations information periodically and either assigned or wrote stories according to strict timelines.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Worked Beat type beat, and covered Topic and Topic.
- Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
- Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
- Brainstormed with Type department to determine new topics and stories.
- Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
- Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Reported to editor-In-chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings and creation of company newsletter.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards to maintain credibility and trust with audiences.
- Communicated with and responded to audiences to build trust and enhance impact of news coverage.
- Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
Education
BA - Media Studies
Technical University of Mombasa Mombasa
01.2017 - 1 2022
Bachelor's In Journalism & Mass Communication - Mass Communications
Technical University of Mombasa
Mombasa 09.2017 - 07.2022
Skills
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSNews EditingVideo EditingAnalytical SkillsIdentify essential issues/factsAwareness of different cultural contextsNews Gathering/WritingVideography/photographyInformation Research/ TechnologyOperation SystemsExceptional readerExcel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint
Operations support
Research
Relationship building
Administrative support
Recordkeeping
Team collaboration
Public speaking
Needs assessment
Progress evaluations
Documentation proficiency
EMR / EHR
Teambuilding
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Staff education and training
Client relations strength
Telephone etiquette
Operations support
Administrative tasks
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
Interests
Hiking
Researching
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Volunteer
09.2022 - Current
News Writer/Editor • News Researcher,Reporter
Kenya News Agency, KNA ( County Information Office
01.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor's In Journalism & Mass Communication - Mass Communications
Technical University of Mombasa
09.2017 - 07.2022
BA - Media Studies
Technical University of Mombasa Mombasa
01.2017 - 1 2022