Jerusa Maina

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Profile

About

A proficient communicator with over 3 years’ experience and unparalleled skills in public relations, media production, video editing, photography, and digital marketing, including social media. I am passionate about amplifying young people’s voices, telling stories through pictures and being up to date on current affairs in a way that propels effective communications. In addition to my professional skills, I spend time volunteering in children’s home as a way of giving back to humanity.

Skills

Digital Marketing and Team management
Public Relations and Communication
Customer Service and Support
social media management
Social Media Marketing
Google Analytics

Experience

Jerusa Maina

Work experience

Communications Officer at Umoja Summit Political Party

March, 2022 - January, 2024
Fulltime

Leading communication and public relations for the party and political aspirants
Executing press events, national delegates meetings and crisis communications. Executing publicity activities and social media strategies to build support especially from young people

Jerusa Maina

Work experience

Short-term Communication and Public Relations Assistant at Office of the President, Department of Youth Affairs

April, 2021 - March, 2022
Fulltime

Executed communication and public relations efforts for the directorate of Youth affairs, including developing fact sheets and news supplements
Worked closely with community, national and international media outlets to provide
media coverage for youth activities in Kenya’s 47 counties. Writing and distributing press releases and convening media events such as press
conferences and press visits
Developed and implemented the social media strategy
Planned and executed events to increase brand awareness

Jerusa Maina

Work experience

Digital marketer and Head of Training at Women in Business Community Network

January, 2021 - May, 2021
Fulltime

Facilitating masterclass for Women in Business in grassroot communities
Planning and developing social media campaigns to increase the organization’s visibility. Creating and managing content for the organization’s social media platforms
Engaging with customers and responding to their comments and questions
In charge of the organization’s interactions with the public through social media platforms

Jerusa Maina

Work experience

Social Media Officer at Nyambane’s Kitchen YouTube Production

March, 2020 - September, 2020
Fulltime

Took real time pictures that were used to increase visibility of the show and issues discussedon social media platforms
Recording short video clips and editing them for the show’s social media platforms
Researching on topics for discussion during the show

Jerusa Maina

Work experience

Online Editor at Hope channel Kenya

January, 2019 - March, 2020
Fulltime

Developing and managing content for the social media platforms with a following of 34,55oonFacebook; 5,910 on Twitter; 4,500 on Instagram; and 33,000 on YouTube. Designing promotional posters and flyers on a daily basis
Editing of raw footage into succinct and newsworthy final copy to be aired on television
Collecting stories and news items from the field and reporting on the television.

Jerusa Maina

Work experience

Public Relations Intern at Ministry of Sports and Heritage

July, 2018 - March, 2020
Fulltime

Ensure there is consistent and positive media coverage during football matches of Kenyan teams. Work with Kenyan teams to establish a more positive image. Write press releases which were used to pass information to the public and address issues affecting the ministry of sports. Organize events, handle the guest list, send out invitations and manage attendees at the events.