Eddie Odaak
Nuenen
Summary
Story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Offering 6 years of experience in print. Versed in viral trends and breaking news response with proven success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Content Writer
The New Vision Publications
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest.
- Sought out stories by pursuing other news organizations information periodically and wrote stories according to strict timelines.
Sub-Editor
The Red Pepper Publications
04.2012 - 02.2014
- Adapted swiftly to changing industry trends and technology advancements in order to maintain relevance within the constantly evolving media landscape.
- Elevated content quality with thorough fact-checking procedures to uphold journalistic integrity across all published materials.
- Improved overall readability of publications with meticulous attention to detail in editing both long-form articles and short news snippets.
- Reduced turnaround times for article submission approvals through effective communication between writers, editors, contributors, and management teams.
Journalist
The Red Pepper Publications
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Refined storytelling skills through attendance at industry conferences and workshops focused on journalism best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Uganda Christian University Mukono
Mukono, Uganda10.2009
Skills
- Data visualization
- Storytelling
- Investigative and research skills
- Excellent grammar and spelling
- Time management
- Active listening and communication
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Uganda Journalist Association- (2013)
Profession Relevant Skills
- Demonstrated skills in written communication with well balanced pieces and a strong willingness to revise and edit my work.
- Top research and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail, observational ability, and a talent for finding obscure information.
- Always complete all assigned tasks on time and meet necessary deadlines, even when given an assignment at the last minute.
- Motivated self-starter which gives me the tools to stay focused on an assignment and see it from a new perspective.
Languages
Ugandan
Native language
English
Native or Bilingual
A1
Nederlands
Elementary
A2
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy watching and listening to documentaries, science fiction. I love watching movies in general taking a lone walk in the park/woods to disconnect myself uptown noise.
Timeline
Freelance Content Writer
The New Vision Publications
01.2015 - 08.2016
Sub-Editor
The Red Pepper Publications
04.2012 - 02.2014
Journalist
The Red Pepper Publications
10.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Uganda Christian University Mukono
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