Joseph Kamau
Writing Evaluator
London
Summary
An innovative and versatile journalist and freelance writer with extensive experience transforming client briefs into compelling, creative, and informative content and conducting investigative reporting. Proven track record in developing impactful stories for both print and digital platforms. Skilled in producing high-quality, engaging content across a variety of industries. Passionate about leveraging strong writing abilities, multimedia expertise, and a dedication to journalism to deliver accurate, captivating content to a broad audience. Resourceful professional eager to utilize analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in using testing equipment and software programs with keen eye for precision. Smart and committed to furnishing detailed reports. High-performing professional with extensive experience in industry. Skilled in testing, sorting and sampling products with working knowledge of safety codes. Reliable and efficient with equipment and software programs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
AI Writing Evaluator - Tier 2
Appen
5 2024 - Current
- Analysing, editing, and training various third-party large language models (AI) on diverse subjects, meeting Outlier's high standards in quality.
- Leveraged data visualization tools to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Enhanced evaluation accuracy by implementing advanced data analysis techniques and tools.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or challenging situations during the course of an evaluation.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among colleagues by presenting key insights from completed evaluations at internal meetings.
- Established strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication throughout the evaluation process.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing evaluation frameworks, identifying areas for improvement or adaptation based on changing circumstances or needs.
- Analyzed trends in evaluation data over time, providing strategic insights that guided long-term program direction and policy development.
- Established system for tracking and responding to evaluation recommendations, ensuring that actionable insights were effectively implemented.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
Freelance Writer
Self-employed
03.2022 - Current
- I am a freelance writer with experience in news journalism, fintech writing, edtech writing, entertainment writing, copywriting, social media marketing, email marketing, digital copywriting, and copy editing.
A&R Manager and Head of Social Media Strategy
Evolved Artists Ltd
04.2023 - 12.2023
- - Created a social media content strategy for Evolved Artist's rebranding - Ran the company's social media channels - Scouted new artists both on social media and in person with the view to add them to the company's roster - Attended two virtual team meetings a week
Social Media Coordinator
LMSUK
12.2022 - 07.2023
- - Support musicians in their weekly tasks to drive growth on various social media platforms. - Develop and maintain strategic plans for clients' social media platforms to ensure consistent audience growth. - Create and deliver still-image-based graphics and video edits for clients' social media and marketing requirements. - Analyse data and statistics from clients' social media channels to provide detailed monthly performance feedback and areas for improvement. - Attend virtual weekly Account Specialist team meetings to stay updated on LMSUK and industry developments. - Generate innovative ideas for social media content. - Research the latest trends and techniques on major social media platforms, particularly Instagram and TikTok. - Maintain strong, clear, and positive communication with clients to ensure their goals are met.
Music PR Intern
Decent Music PR
10.2022 - 04.2023
- - Created case studies to showcase Decent Music PR's different offerings - Attended weekly team meetings
Fintech Writer
RUBINLAKE
03.2022 - 12.2022
- I wrote explainer-style articles to demystify emerging financial technologies for Rubinlake's clients
- Topics included cryptocurrency, blockchain, and different investment options, e.g
- ETFs.
Founder
cocktail.
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Cocktail
- Aims to be your prime source of music news, entertainment, and current affairs
- Check out our website daily for new content; from reviews to interviews to feature articles
- Best read while sipping your favourite cocktail.
Current Affairs Writer
Briefly News
10.2021 - 02.2022
- - Writing eight articles a day on assigned topics - Contacting sources for quotes and information about the topic - Covering breaking news stories as they develop - Working with the sub-editor to refine articles and drive SEO - Craft attention-grabbing headlines that are search engine-optimised - Image research and captioning
Freelance Writer
Times Live
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Part-time freelancing for Times Live
- Assignments included reworking scientific journal articles into news items that are easy to understand.
Research Assistant
University of Stellenbosch Library
08.2019 - 11.2019
- - Assisting patrons with navigating academic sources - Providing patrons with information regarding the library - Loaning-and returning library materials - Managing bookings of library venues - Collecting data regarding how patrons used the space
Content Writer
AmoMama
11.2018 - 02.2019
- - Write articles on assigned topics - Image research - Submitting for editing to a deadline - Occasionally writing several articles on the same topic, each with a different angle.
Afrikaans Tutor
Teach Me 2
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Grade 12 Afrikaans FAL (IEB)
Editorial Intern
Playground PR
04.2017 - 05.2017
- - Compiled press releases for artists on Playground's roster - Used press releases from partner sources to write reviews of new releases for Playground's various blogs - Identified artists to interview for Playground's blogs - Interviewed artists and wrote up interviews - Submitted all written work for editing to the deadline - Uploaded completed work to relevant sites
English Tutor
Teach Me 2
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Grade 3 English Home Language
Afrikaans Tutor
Teach Me 2
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Grade 9 Afrikaans FAL
Student Librarian
University of Cape Town Libraries
02.2016 - 11.2016
- - Answering the telephone - Telephonic renewals - Providing patrons with information regarding the library - Loaning-and returning library materials - Renewing library materials - Managing inter-branch loans - Ensuring library materials are correctly catalogued.
Orientation Leader (Humanities Faculty)
University of Cape Town
01.2016 - 02.2016
- - Ensure all new students feel welcome - Assisting new students with queries - Leading a group of 15 students in activities - Facilitating sessions for two cohorts of new students, over 500 students per cohort
Night Staff Bookseller
Exclusive Books
11.2014 - 04.2015
- - Assisting customers telephonically and in person - Shelving products correctly - Welcoming customers into the store - Merchandising - Ensuring the store is tidy - Managing orders from other branches and the warehouse - Cash register and card reader
Christmas Casual (Typo)
Cotton On Group
12.2013 - 01.2014
- - Assisting customers telephonically and in person - Shelving products correctly - Welcoming customers into the store - Merchandising - Ensuring the store is tidy
Education
Honours - Afrikaans Literature
University of Cape Town
01.2017 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - MA - Journalism
Stellenbosch University
01.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Afrikaans, Media-and Writing
University of Cape Town
01.2014 - 01.2016
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Wynberg Girls' High School
01.2009 - 01.2013
Skills
Higher Education
Guided Tours
Order Fulfillment
Performance Assessment
Project evaluation
Data Interpretation
Analytical Reasoning
Feedback Delivery
Adaptability and Flexibility
Digital Multimeters
Sample Testing
Time management abilities
Goal Setting
Certification
Content Marketing Foundations
Publications
- David Goldblatt: Legend of the Lens (1930-2018)
- Smokers much more likely to get severe Covid-19 and die, say UK scientists
- Zinc oxide 'stops sunscreens working and makes them toxic': Study
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Hebrew
Italian
Dutch
Honors Awards
- Class Captain
- Class Medal
- SAVN Bursary
Timeline
A&R Manager and Head of Social Media Strategy
Evolved Artists Ltd
04.2023 - 12.2023
Social Media Coordinator
LMSUK
12.2022 - 07.2023
Music PR Intern
Decent Music PR
10.2022 - 04.2023
Freelance Writer
Self-employed
03.2022 - Current
Fintech Writer
RUBINLAKE
03.2022 - 12.2022
Current Affairs Writer
Briefly News
10.2021 - 02.2022
Freelance Writer
Times Live
09.2021 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
University of Stellenbosch Library
08.2019 - 11.2019
Content Writer
AmoMama
11.2018 - 02.2019
Founder
cocktail.
01.2018 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - MA - Journalism
Stellenbosch University
01.2018 - 12.2021
Afrikaans Tutor
Teach Me 2
04.2017 - 10.2017
Editorial Intern
Playground PR
04.2017 - 05.2017
Honours - Afrikaans Literature
University of Cape Town
01.2017 - 01.2017
English Tutor
Teach Me 2
09.2016 - 11.2016
Afrikaans Tutor
Teach Me 2
08.2016 - 11.2016
Student Librarian
University of Cape Town Libraries
02.2016 - 11.2016
Orientation Leader (Humanities Faculty)
University of Cape Town
01.2016 - 02.2016
Night Staff Bookseller
Exclusive Books
11.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Afrikaans, Media-and Writing
University of Cape Town
01.2014 - 01.2016
Christmas Casual (Typo)
Cotton On Group
12.2013 - 01.2014
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Wynberg Girls' High School
01.2009 - 01.2013
AI Writing Evaluator - Tier 2
Appen
5 2024 - Current
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