Adobe Premiere Pro
Jules Jean Pasteur Ngabo
Journalist & Communication Enthusiast
Rüdersdorf
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Social Media Manager
Afrimax Ltd
Kigali
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
- Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
- Created and implemented impactful strategies to increase company brand awareness and engagement.
- Suggested and implemented new features to develop brand awareness.
- Analyzed marketing plan and social media strategies to identify strategic weaknesses and make recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborated with team members to develop creative campaigns for social media platforms.
- Developed relationships with influencers to grow reach of company and create wider visibility.
- Conducted research to determine current benchmark trends and audience preferences.
- Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
- Managed editorial calendars and rescheduled PR events and meetings.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
- Developed and implemented tracking systems to measure results of posts and campaigns.
Senior Journalist
Afrimax Ltd
Kigali
12.2019 - 03.2023
- Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media, and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
Broadcast Journalist
Big Television Network
Kigali
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Conducted comprehensive research and developed targeted questions for use in guest interviews.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Worked collaboratively with camera crew shooting in locations, optimizing story visualization for diverse viewers.
- Produced stories for broadcasting across TV, radio and digital platforms.
- Delivered high-quality reporting, commentary and analysis on both on-air and off-air environments.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
- Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
Public Relations Officer
UTAB Byumba
Gicumbi
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.
- Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Gathered information on customer opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends.
- Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
- Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
- Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
- Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered community awareness and knowledge.
- Implemented content editorial calendar to plan marketing campaigns and manage content.
- Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
- Helped with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
- Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
- Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyze impact of PR efforts.
- Wrote press releases and other materials utilizing SEO practices.
- Managed media relations for organizations to produce successful results.
- Cultivated strong relationships with media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories.
- Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
- Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
Journalist
Family TV
Kigali
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
- Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
Journalist Trainee
Family TV
Kigali
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards to maintain credibility and trust with audiences.
- Communicated with and responded to audiences to build trust and enhance impact of news coverage.
- Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
- Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
- Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
- Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
Journalist Intern
Radio Communautaire De Rusizi (RC Rusizi)
Rusizi
10.2010 - 08.2013
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
Education
Diploma - Public Relations
Alison
Ireland 07.2022 - 05.2023
Diploma - Psychology
Alison
Ireland 05.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor Of Agriculture - Agribusiness
University of Rwanda
Musanze 09.2013 - 06.2017
High School Diploma - Mathematics- Chemistry- Biology (MCB)
Ecole Secondaire De Bugarama
Rusizi, Rwanda 01.2011 - 12.2012
Mathematics- Chemistry- Biology (MCB)
Ecole Des Sciences De Musanze
Musanze, Rwanda 01.2008 - 12.2010
O'Level Certificate - O'Level
Petit Seminaire St Aloys
Rusizi, Rwanda 01.2005 - 12.2007
Ecole Primaire Saint Jean Bosco
Rusizi, Rwanda 09.1998 - 09.2004
Skills
Online presence monitoring
Search engine optimization expertise
Online marketing strategies
Content and digital asset management
Social Media Management
Strategic planning
Marketing analytics
Networking and relationship building
Lead Development
Trade show representation
Communication planning
Social media coordination
Flexible and Adaptable
Speechwriting and messaging
Strategy implementation
Event execution
Advertising and marketing
Technical knowledge
Strategic corporate guidance
PR strategy development
Associated Press style
Social media marketing
Information gathering and analysis
Interpersonal Communication
Google Workspace
Planning and Coordination
Maintenance and Repair
Data Entry
Cultural Awareness
Business correspondence
Software
Pinnacle
Adobe Audition
Word Press
Timeline
Diploma - Public Relations
Alison
07.2022 - 05.2023
Diploma - Psychology
Alison
05.2022 - 05.2023
Social Media Manager
Afrimax Ltd
02.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Journalist
Afrimax Ltd
12.2019 - 03.2023
Broadcast Journalist
Big Television Network
07.2017 - 11.2019
Public Relations Officer
UTAB Byumba
05.2017 - 05.2019
Journalist
Family TV
06.2015 - 07.2017
Journalist Trainee
Family TV
03.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor Of Agriculture - Agribusiness
University of Rwanda
09.2013 - 06.2017
High School Diploma - Mathematics- Chemistry- Biology (MCB)
Ecole Secondaire De Bugarama
01.2011 - 12.2012
Journalist Intern
Radio Communautaire De Rusizi (RC Rusizi)
10.2010 - 08.2013
Mathematics- Chemistry- Biology (MCB)
Ecole Des Sciences De Musanze
01.2008 - 12.2010
O'Level Certificate - O'Level
Petit Seminaire St Aloys
01.2005 - 12.2007
Ecole Primaire Saint Jean Bosco
09.1998 - 09.2004