Elias Meseret
Columbia,MD
Summary
I'm an award-winning journalist, fact checker and social media expert with more than 10 years of experience in news writing, editing, background researching, social media listening/monitoring and proofreading news stories, articles, and features. I'm up to date with current headlines and have a strong portfolio of published articles. I'm also polished in fact-checking information, carrying out due diligence assignments, researching, social media content analyzing and reporting and analyzing background information. I also have six years of experience working with two Global Security Operation Centers (GSOCs) with a focus on Ethiopia. Besides, I've a keen interest about AI and its application. I've received a certificate from DeepLearning.AI on the subject matter. I've an extensive experience in social media monitoring, analysis, and reporting as part of my journalism and fact-checking roles. I'm currently leading Ethiopia Check's Trusted Partner program activity with Meta.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer
Poynter-International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN)
10.2023 - Current
- In this new role with the IFCN, I'm working as a freelance writer about trends (success stories, new tech tools, challenges and overall desk operations) about the fact-checking community globally.
Editor
Internews (Ethiopia Check fact-checking project)
08.2020 - Current
- Edited authors' first drafts, suggested additional content updates and returned works to authors for review
- Researched topics in-depth using digital, physical and in-person resources to supplement text
- Edited variety of content to maintain focus and best practices
- Leveraged online and social media resources as research tools
- Assisted in development and implementation of editorial priorities for the fact-checking desk
- Managed Ethiopia Check's overall social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Telegram and YouTube) that now have a combined follower number of around 240,000 and millions of reaches every year.
Correspondent
German News Agency (DPA)
05.2015 - 04.2023
- Built stories from ground up through final delivery with complete narrative and creative control
- Planned top-notch news coverage by working closely with editors and cultivating sources
- Stayed current on local, state, national and international news with continuous research.
Correspondent
Associated Press
08.2013 - 04.2023
- Transmitted news stories and reports from across Ethiopia to meet deadlines
- Developed story ideas based on tips and uncovered leads
- Delivered complete and accurate information based on thorough research and credible information
- Pitched stories relevant to coverage area (including Eritrea and Djibouti, and South Sudan at times)
- Met editorial guidelines and fit space requirements with skilled revisions
- Planned and reported stories through in-field communication and interviews
- Coordinated the AP's visuals team (video journalist and photographer).
Education
LLB - Law, minor in International Relations -
Mekelle University
07.2007
Diploma - Computer Science -
Infonet Computer Engineering College
11.2003
Skills
- News story development
- Security Analysis and reporting
- Social media management, monitoring, analysis and reporting
- Fact-checking, verification, investigation and social media monitoring
- Team-management and project/campaign execution
- Editing
- Creative Collaboration
- Project Management
- Content Development
Affiliations
I have served as President of the Ethiopian Mass Media Professionals Association (EMMPA) from its founding in 2020 to 2022. In this leadership role, I've managed the Assocaiton's day-to-day activies and took care of more than 400 members.
Training And Conference Attendance
Participated in several trainings and conferences held across the world including in the U.K, Germany, South Africa, Japan, Italy, Kenya, Rwanda, and Canada.
Languages
- English
- Amharic
Awards
Winner of the 2019 Tana Award for Excellence in journalism.
Timeline
Writer
Poynter-International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN)
10.2023 - Current
Editor
Internews (Ethiopia Check fact-checking project)
08.2020 - Current
Correspondent
German News Agency (DPA)
05.2015 - 04.2023
Correspondent
Associated Press
08.2013 - 04.2023
LLB - Law, minor in International Relations -
Mekelle University
Diploma - Computer Science -
Infonet Computer Engineering College
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