About

I am an imaginative and passionate communicator who thrives on delivering impactful results. With a rich background spanning 9 years in the realms of television and print journalism, I have honed my craft in various facets of the industry. My passion lies in amplifying the voices of Africa, particularly at the grassroots level, and sharing their compelling stories with audiences around the globe. Whether it's shedding light on untold narratives or engaging communities through effective management and social media prowess, I am driven by the desire to provoke change and inspire action. Now, I am actively seeking opportunities to channel my expertise and contribute to organizations that are dedicated to driving transformation through policy and advocacy. By joining forces with such organizations, I aspire to make a tangible difference and play a pivotal role in shaping a better future.

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Communications
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Community Outreach
  • Multimedia storytelling
  • website copy
  • Culture
  • Sustainability Reporting
  • journalism

Experience

Terry Mbugua

Work experience
  • PR AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER at   Rutasoka
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for content creation.
  • Assist and contribute to filmmaking and video editing processes.
  • Establish and manage local contacts as needed for the project.
  • Organize and coordinate meetings with local individuals and organizations.
  • Provide additional administrative and logistical support as required.
  • Collaborate with other professionals eg writers, videographers, editors to enhance the quality and diversity of the content.
  • Content strategy and management

Terry Mbugua

Work experience
  • Research, write, and edit various types of content, including blog posts, articles, website copy, social media content, case studies, and more.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop content strategies, editorial calendars, and content plans that align with their goals. This includes sharing content on social media platforms and engage in online communities to increase its reach and visibility.
  • Through Crevit Mullier, I self-published a written opinion piece called Social Segregation, Subtle Racism & Socio-Economic Dynamics Between The African and Asian Communities in Kenya

Terry Mbugua

Work experience
  • Script, voice and edit news from the wires e.g. Reuters and AP News
  • Pitch and execute relevant story ideas for our daily news bulletin
  • Field reporting,
  • Editing news packages using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier and our in-house software, Nova
  • Conduct research on compelling African content focussing on business, politics and societal issues
  • Provide technical support during breaking news stories
  • Conduct interviews with high profile guests and maintain a list of reliable sources of information.

Terry Mbugua

Work experience
  • March, 2015 - September, 2015
  • Fulltime
  • I managed and wrote for their online blog that focused on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and Millennium Development Goals
  • Networked on behalf of the company with an aim to bring like-minded Civil Societies and NGO's together to raise funds
  • Planned out the company's yearly schedule and organised meetings with other civil societies across Africa

Terry Mbugua

Work experience
  • Writer and content creator for Prestige Magazine which is a lifestyle magazine

Terry Mbugua

Work experience
  • September, 2014 - December, 2014
  • Fulltime
  • Assist the editor in proofreading, approving articles and writing content
  • Conduct interviews and write profiles for the monthly features
  • Keep tabs on the latest trends and fashion of the month
  • Conduct research on the people featured on the cover and propose ideas on who to feature in the next issue

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