Ricardo A. Castro Tum
Journalism
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Journalist with over 7 years of experience in copywriting, photographic, and vidiographic strategic communication strategies for digital platforms, television, and official governmental periodicals and newspapers
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Social Media Manager
Ministry Of Culture & Sports-www/mcd.gob.gt
Guatemala City, Republic Of Guatemala
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Communicated with followers to promptly respond to queries and monitor reviews.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails and other collateral.
Photojournalist, Copywriter
Diairo De Centro America (www.dca.gob.gt)
Guatemala City, Guatemala
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Official photographer assigned to cover the activities of the President of Guatemala.
- Copywriter for the Economy and Politics sections of the " Diario de Centro America" - (Daily newspaper of the Republic of Guatemala)
Copywriter, Videographer, Studio Cameraman
Station TV Maya/ALMG (www.tvmaya.org.gt)
Guatemala City, Republic Of Guatemala
02.2014 - 12.2016
- Maintained understanding of latest camera equipment, technologies and software.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Operated 5D or smaller camera for live and behind-the-scenes shoots.
Education
Associate of Science - Professional Journalism
Universidad De San Carlos De Guatemala
Guatemala City, Republic Of Guatemala 01.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Universidad De San Carlos De Guatemala
Guatemala City, Republic Of Guatemala 01.2017 - 10.2019
Skills
- Social media coordination
Timeline
Social Media Manager
Ministry Of Culture & Sports-www/mcd.gob.gt
10.2021 - 01.2022
Photojournalist, Copywriter
Diairo De Centro America (www.dca.gob.gt)
06.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Universidad De San Carlos De Guatemala
01.2017 - 10.2019
Copywriter, Videographer, Studio Cameraman
Station TV Maya/ALMG (www.tvmaya.org.gt)
02.2014 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Professional Journalism
Universidad De San Carlos De Guatemala
01.2014 - 10.2016
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