ISRAEL ANDREW KAZIBWE
Portland,ME
Summary
A Diverse communicator and seasoned and evolving Journalist with a proven track record at Nation Holdings Rwanda Limited, adept in multimedia content creation and social media strategy. Progressive in volunteer coordination and community service, demonstrating strong empathy and teamwork. Advancing in the learning and discovery of audience engagement through innovative digital media coordination, achieving significant online presence growth. Am open for other fields related to Service Delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Preble Street
Portland, ME
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Serving of meals at the Homeless Services 654, Riverside St. Kitchen.
- Dishwashing at the Homeless Services, 654 Riverside St, Kitchen.
- Preparation of side meals in the kitchen.
Journalist
Nation Holdings Rwanda Limited (NHRL)
KIGALI, RWANDA
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Pitched ideas for feature stories that would be compelling to readership audiences.
- Searched and compiled material into an organized format appropriate for our newspapers' (The East African and Rwanda Today) publication.
- Submitted assigned articles ahead of deadlines while adhering to editorial guidelines.
- Sourced expert opinions for news stories from professional fields and society in line with news writing.
- Monitored local, national and international events for potential story ideas.
Journalist
Ugamuziki Radio(online)
Stockholm, SWEDEN
06.2013 - 06.2021
- Updated websites with new content daily or weekly depending on publication schedule.
- Created multimedia content for web-based platforms using video footage and audio recordings.
- Photographed images to accompany articles in print or online publications.
- Proofread articles prior to submission for errors in grammar or syntax.
- Utilized social media networks such as Twitter and Facebook to promote articles.
- Coordinated in Radio Station's Broadcast Programming and branding
Digital Media Coordinator
Royal Fm Rwanda
KIGALI, RWANDA
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Created content and strategies to optimize social media presence across multiple platforms.
- Implemented tracking systems that enabled accurate monitoring of online campaign performance metrics.
- Coordinated still and motion graphic design materials for various online campaigns.
- Reviewed customer feedback from surveys and other sources in order to improve customer experience.
- Directed social media coverage on multiple platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce and edit multi-media projects.
Radio Co-Host
Royal FM Rwanda
KIGALI, RWANDA
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Coordinated with producers to ensure smooth transitions between segments.
- Maintained detailed records of all broadcasts, including time slots, topics discussed.
- Researched topics for discussion during show segments.
- Conducted interviews with guests and call-in listeners on air.
- Created engaging intros and outros for each show segment.
- Edited audio recordings of shows for broadcast quality.
Journalist
NewTimes Publication, Rwanda
KIGALI, RWANDA
11.2009 - 05.2012
- Photographed images to accompany articles in print or online publications.
- Proofread articles prior to submission for production.
- Developed content for multiple news outlets, including newspapers and magazines.
- Attended press conferences and other events to gather newsworthy information.
- Generated ideas for feature stories that would be compelling to readership audiences.
Education
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
International Institute of Business& Media Studies
Kampala, Uganda09-2012
Skills
- Volunteer coordination
- Community service
- Service delivery
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client relations strength
- Empathy and patience
Certification
- Certificate in Counseling and Guidance (2011)
- Thomas Reuters Foundation Photojournalism (2015)
- C&; Critical Writing Workshop (2016)
- Media Law and Ethics for Media Managers and Working Journalists
(2018) - Thomas Reuters Foundation (Reporting on COVID-19; SAFETY)- 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Preble Street
11.2024 - Current
Journalist
Nation Holdings Rwanda Limited (NHRL)
03.2024 - 09.2024
Digital Media Coordinator
Royal Fm Rwanda
03.2018 - 05.2021
Radio Co-Host
Royal FM Rwanda
03.2018 - 08.2020
Journalist
Ugamuziki Radio(online)
06.2013 - 06.2021
Journalist
NewTimes Publication, Rwanda
11.2009 - 05.2012
- Certificate in Counseling and Guidance (2011)
- Thomas Reuters Foundation Photojournalism (2015)
- C&; Critical Writing Workshop (2016)
- Media Law and Ethics for Media Managers and Working Journalists
(2018) - Thomas Reuters Foundation (Reporting on COVID-19; SAFETY)- 2020
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
International Institute of Business& Media Studies
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