MIKE HOVE
Rockville,MD
Summary
Digital content professional with proven ability to create compelling, high-quality content across various platforms, including web, Facebook, Instagram, X, WhatsApp Channels and TikTok. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring alignment with shifting priorities and achieving impactful results. Skilled in content creation, SEO, social media strategy, and analytics. Known for being reliable team player who enhances project outcomes. Passionate about sports culture, digital innovation, and creating content that energizes communities, strengthens brand loyalty, and delivers measurable impact across channels.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia and Digital Content Specialist
Voice of America
01.2021 - Current
- Implemented video content strategies that increased VOA Africa’s YouTube channel subscribers by 25% in a year
- Analyzed VOA Africa’s audience engagement metrics and adjusted content strategies, which included increased posting of YouTube Shorts, leading to an increase in video views
- Implemented strategies to increase YouTube traffic, including the use of time stamps on long form content, unique thumbnails and titles
- Led the English-to-Africa digital desk comprised of 5 content producers who created content which targeted Africa and the diaspora
- Daily tasks were managing daily workflow, implementing audience engagement strategies and creating engaging digital content
- Managed live-streaming of high-profile events on VOA’s Africa’s YouTube Channel
International Broadcaster, Producer and Multimedia Specialist
Voice of America
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Multilingual news journalist reporting in Shona, Ndebele, and English for the VOA Zimbabwe brand, producing radio, TV segments and web articles, conducting in-depth interviews, and adapting content for web and social media audiences, including YouTube
- Host and producer – LiveTalk Radio on TV – spearheading video production and graphic design elements for radio-on-TV simulcasts, that increased subscribers on VOA Zimbabwe’s YouTube page by 10%
Radio Producer and Host
KFAI 90.3FM
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Host and producer of “First Class,” a youth-focused radio program highlighting African and African American culture
- Managed social media engagement, tracked analytics, and created promotional audio and video content for Twitter, SoundCloud, Instagram and YouTube
Radio Host, Producer and Multimedia Digital Specialist
Monash University Radio
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Radio Host – Mo Radio University, hosted a radio show, handling scriptwriting, interviews, guest booking, and audio/video editing
- Managed the station’s social media accounts and facilitated a partnership with Part42Nite, boosting listenership and online presence, including on YouTube
Education
Bachelor - Social Sciences
Skills
- Social media content management
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Multimedia production
- Google analytics
- Podcast production
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Social media content campaigns
- Content editing
- Deadline management
- Visual storytelling
- Creative writing
- Editing and proofreading
- Data analysis
- SEO strategies
- Social media expert
- Website management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- SEO techniques
- Web content management
- Web analytics
- Trend analysis
Accomplishments
- Developed and executed YouTube campaigns that increased subscribers by 25% in 12 months.
- Led VOA Africa’s content strategy, increasing monthly digital views by 30%, exceeding 1M+ views
- Produced and hosted podcasts averaging 30K+ views per episode across YouTube, VOA’s Africa website and other major platforms.
- Created and managed content for 18 multilingual websites and YouTube channels contributing to a total reach of 20M+ subscribers.
Affiliations
- Southern African Community USA (SACU) | Washington D.C. (non-profit) Dec 2016—June 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Xhosa
Full Professional
Timeline
Multimedia and Digital Content Specialist - Voice of America
01.2021 - Current
International Broadcaster, Producer and Multimedia Specialist - Voice of America
10.2016 - 12.2020
Radio Producer and Host - KFAI 90.3FM
01.2016 - 09.2016
Radio Host, Producer and Multimedia Digital Specialist - Monash University Radio
01.2014 - 12.2015
Monash University - Bachelor, Social Sciences
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