Aregu B Wondimuneh

Experienced media leader with a 15+ year track record in planning, directing, and coordinating teams of journalists in print, online, and broadcast media. Recognized for delivering top-notch content, meeting strict deadlines, and maintaining accuracy. Seeking to apply expertise in journalism leadership and team management.

• Introduced new columns to the Ethiopian Herald based on experiences learned from exchange programs (2009)
• Led a team of journalists and publishers to reform the Ethiopia Herald (2009)
• Increased readership of the Ethiopian Herald by 20% by introducing new format and style (2010)
• Conducted reader survey and introduced new columns to DINQ magazine(2024)
• Participated in one exchange programs and five fellowships in Africa, Europe and Asia.

• Science journalist- certified by World Federation of Science Journalists ( 2012)

Awarded certificate of completion in the following areas:

• Climate Change and Environment reporting
• Cross border reporting in Nile Basin countries.
• Media and Conflict Management.
• Basic Legal Education for Journalists
• Intercultural communication

• Received Journalist of the Year award from the Ethiopian Press Agency (2005 and 2008).
• Named Ambassador for Peace by Universal Peace Federation in recognition of objective reporting (2009).
• Recognized as Employee of the month by the DeKalb County Health Department, GA, USA (2019).
• Awarded certificate of honor in 2007 by FfE in recognition of my contribution to the launch of Best Environment Journalist Award program in Ethiopia
• Co-edited a book on Media Management in (2009).
• Edited a book for Forum for Environment in (2010).
• Edited Amharic language content for Transparent Language Online (2018)
• Volunteered for DeKalb Public Health to provide community services in (2016)
• Coordinated the establishment of Ethiopian Environment Journalists Association in (2006)
• Contributed to initiatives led by World Federation of Science Journalists ( since 2012)
• Participated in professional discussions under the Nile Basin Media Initiative( since 2014)
• Volunteered for Haddis Alemayehu Academy in North America to produce promotional materials( since 2020)
• Stayed updated on global events