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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
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