KEBBA JEFFANG
Communication Professional/Writer
Newark,NJ
Summary
Multidisciplinary information integrity specialist and award-winning journalist with a decade of experience in environmental reporting and multimedia storytelling. Expert in countering digital disinformation and developing strategic communication toolkits. Holds an MS in Professional Communication and Digital Media Arts, combining rigorous research with precise, action-oriented leadership to protect information ecosystems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Seton Hall University
03.2025 - Current
- Provide research and administrative support to faculty in communication and media studies.
- Develop digital content and assist with curriculum and website updates.
- Coordinate student engagement and academic projects.
West Africa Regional Editor
Dialogue Earth, London, UK
London, UK
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Directed regional coverage on climate change, ocean health, and environmental issues.
- Managed a cross-border team of journalists and freelancers across West Africa.
- Oversaw story commissioning, editing, and publication planning.
- Advanced the visibility of the Africa bureau through outreach and collaboration.
Head of Media Monitoring & Fact-Checking Unit
Malagen / Open Media Center, The Gambia
The Gambia
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Directed media strategy aligning factchecking and verifications, communications and advocacy
- Spearheaded budget planning for media projects, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.
- Spearheaded content creation efforts, ensuring consistent messaging across all communication channels.
- Led a team of media professionals, fostering collaboration and creativity to achieve company goals.
Education
M.S. - Professional Communication & Digital Media Arts
Seton Hall University
NJ05-2026
B.S. - Business Administration
University of the People
Pasadena, CA06-2023
Skills
- Strategic Communication/Crisis Communication Management
- Creating Communication Strategy
- Fact-Checking & Data analysis
- Climate & Environmental Journalism
- Microsoft office
- Administrative assistance
- Presentation development
- Presentation design
- Grant proposal development
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Relationship management
- Adobe photoshop
Certification
- 1. Marketing Communications — National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), 2025 Focus on integrated marketing communication, brand messaging, stakeholder engagement, and B2B/B2C communications strategy.
- 2. Creating a Communication Strategy — Project Management Institute (PMI), 2025 Training in strategic planning, audience analysis, message development, and alignment of communication goals with organizational objectives.
- 3. Crisis Communication — National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), 2025 Emphasis on reputation management, risk communication, media response strategies, and development of crisis communication plans.
- 4. Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce — Google Career Certificates, 2025 Core competencies in digital marketing strategy, SEO, content marketing, analytics, and e-commerce.
- 5. Cybersecurity Awareness: AI — LinkedIn Learning, 2025 Understanding of AI-related cybersecurity risks, data protection, ethical considerations, and digital trust in modern organizations.
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Seton Hall University
03.2025 - Current
West Africa Regional Editor
Dialogue Earth, London, UK
05.2022 - 12.2024
Head of Media Monitoring & Fact-Checking Unit
Malagen / Open Media Center, The Gambia
10.2021 - 11.2024
B.S. - Business Administration
University of the People
M.S. - Professional Communication & Digital Media Arts
Seton Hall University
HONORS & AWARDS
1. Africa Science Journalism Awards — Science for Africa Foundations (December 2025 held in Pretoria, SA), 2. Political Reporter of the Year — Gambia Press Union (2023), 3. Women's Issues Reporter of the Year — Gambia Press Union (2023), 4. Culture & Travel Reporter of the Year — National Journalism Awards (2020), 5. Business & Finance Reporter of the Year — National Journalism Awards (2017 & 2018), 6. Social Justice Award — VUNET-GAM & UN Volunteers (2017), 7. Founder's Award for Commitment — Young Journalists Association of The Gambia (2015)
FELLOWSHIPS & INTERNATIONAL TRAINING
- 1. IVLP Edward R. Murrow Fellow — U.S. Department of State (2022)
- 2. UN Ocean Conference Journalist — Lisbon (2022)
- 3. Fact-Checking Fellow — Berlin Information Tour (2022)
- 4. IFAJ Masterclass Fellow — The Netherlands (2018)
- 5. Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum Fellow — Germany (2018)
- 6. Germany Visitor Programme — Training on Disinformation (2023)