Garang John
Broadcast Journalist
Juba,Central Equatoria State
Summary
Focused professional known for objective reporting and promoting exemplary editing, proofreading and writing skills. Team-oriented with an eye on deadlines and willing to apply a background as a News Reporter in a new and exciting role.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
News Anchor
South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) T.V
Juba, South Sudan
07.2011 - 12.2017
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research, contacting experts or witnesses and conferring with lawyers to comply with legal boundaries for sensitive stories.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
Assignment Editor
South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) T.V
Juba, South Sudan
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Confirmed information about breaking news and dispatched crews with urgency.
- Worked closely with newsroom leadership to plan appropriate staffing for daily and future news gathering.
- Assembled daily news plans, including reporter and photographer assignments.
- Monitored law enforcement and emergency responder scanner traffic to alert newsroom to breaking news.
- Trained, and provided daily direction for newsroom employees.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
TV Interviewer for Agenda Show
South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) T.V
Juba, South Sudan
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Host Agenda TV show on SSTV (SSBC)
- Writing program scripts for Agenda Show
- Researching for topical TV Show
News Reporter
South Sudan Television (SSTV) - SSBC TELEVISION
Juba, South Sudan
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
- Provided field reporting during major events to gather and share reactions from individuals directly impacted.
- Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
United States International University - USIU
Nairobi - Kenya 12.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Broadcast
United States International University - USIU
Nairobi 09.2020 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Katilu Boys' Secondary School
Turkana County - Kenya 01.2001 - 12.2004
Skills
Newswriting
Editing written materials
Gathering information
Reporting news
Editing and proofreading
Excellent communication abilities
Researching information
Building professional relationships
Post Production
Story pitching
Video Editing
Studio / Remote Broadcasts
Sound Editing
Timeline
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
United States International University - USIU
12.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Broadcast
United States International University - USIU
09.2020 - 09.2020
Assignment Editor
South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) T.V
01.2016 - 12.2016
TV Interviewer for Agenda Show
South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) T.V
01.2015 - 12.2016
News Anchor
South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) T.V
07.2011 - 12.2017
News Reporter
South Sudan Television (SSTV) - SSBC TELEVISION
02.2008 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Katilu Boys' Secondary School
01.2001 - 12.2004