Journalist with specialization in print media

CURRICULUM VITAL

SARAH MUTHONI KANYARA

P O BOX 553**-***** Nairobi

Tel: +254-***-***-***

Email: *********@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A creative and tenacious journalist with a nose for news, passion for factual communication and a reputation for impeccable ethics. In the 14 years I have practiced journalism, I have sharpened my skills in researching on content, writing a well detailed script, done reports that impacted positively on the society especially on education and health, and met daily deadline successfully. My goal is to further explore duties within communications and assist in meeting the organizational goals.

WORK EXPIRIENCE

Sub–Editor

People Daily newspaper; October 2008 to June 2020

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proof reading and editing news and feature stories.

• Laying pages, selecting and placing pictures.

• Caption writing and headlines writing.

Achievements

• I successfully delivered on time three magazine pullouts weekly during a staff shortage crisis in December 2008, taking on the duties of features editor and two sub-editors.

• Between 2011 and 2013, my adaptability skills saw me entrusted with editor duties for newspaper pullouts in different sections whenever editors took their annual leave.

Reporter

The People Daily; June 2008 to October, 1, 2008

Duties and Responsibilities

• Writing business stories.

• Features writing.

• National news reporting.

Achievement

• As a reporter in 2008, I did a human-interest education story of a school in Kibera slums with dilapidated infrastructure but was providing meals for learners. The story received positive reviews from the public with some well-wishers contributing to help improve the institution.

Internship

People Daily; February 2006 to May 2008

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathered and packaged news stories.

• Feature stories writing.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

• Attachee- The Kenya News Agency (Mombasa) 2005 – Some of the duties performed include; business round-ups and court reporting.

• In-store experiential marketing - Highland Mineral Company, Nairobi; February to November 2004 - promoted sales, listened to client’s suggestions and liaised with the company to improve products, promoted sales through direct persuasion of customers in the supermarket after sampling of the merchandise and ensured the merchandise is on easily accessible shelves.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Communication: I am an eloquent communicator with flair of English and Swahili languages and can compile a clear and factual report.

• Research: Experienced in researching on a topic by doing a detailed fact finding through relevant sources.

• Writing skills: Over the years working in print media, I have mastered the proper use of punctuation, clarity, brevity, how to engage audience and proofreading and with this, I am able to churn out interesting topics and discussions in publications and on the social media all which capture the public’s attention leaving them informed and entertained.

• Editing and designing: I have a keen eye and have developed speed over the years to rid copy of grammatical errors in time to meet the set deadlines. I also read widely to familiarize myself with current affairs in order to correct misrepresented facts in copy.

• Interviewing: I am able to hold conversations and prod people in order to obtain valuable information, put it together in easily readable and understandable form factually that can be used as a news item/piece.

• Interpersonal skills: I have good organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.

• Adaptability: I am able to easily adjust to changes and responsibilities for my role in the work place.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication- Mount Kenya University; 2014 to 2016

Diploma in Mass Communication - Foundation College of Professional Studies; 2001 to 2002

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Gathirimu Girls High School; 1997 to 2000

Accredited journalist by Media Council of Kenya

Member Association of Women In Media (AMWIK)

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

• I enjoy reading and login on newswires such as BBC, Reuters, Daily Mail UK among others to keep abreast with current affairs and entertainment scene.

• Watching comic shows helps me unwind and relax.

• I cook for relaxation and enjoy learning and trying out new recipes.

REFEREES

Juliet Wachira

Customer Care Manager

Silverstone Tyres (K) Limited

Tel: +254-***-***-***

Email: ******.********@*****.***

Rebecca Mutiso

Editor

People Daily

Tel: +254-***-***-***

Email: *************@*****.***

Kimathi Mutegi,

Editor

MyGov

Tel:072*******

Email: ***************@*****.***

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