Gloria Kibe

I am fully qualified, with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. Media, and Communications. I am an exceptionally motivated and enthusiastic communications professional, with several years’ experience in communications and public relations. In my role as Communications Officer at EKAR Communications, I create and oversee the writing of media releases, speeches and newsletters, and I handle all media enquiries. I also liaise regularly with staff, to discuss and refine our communication strategies.

I have also been responsible for creating content for various company websites and expanding their reach through the use of various social media platforms, which have brought them into more direct contact with both current and potential clients. I am experienced in both proactive campaign-driven releases and responsive communications. In a position such as this one, the need for crisis and risk management through effective communication is vital, and I have displayed a knack for dealing with crisis situations in a prompt and calm manner.

I have repeatedly demonstrated grace under pressure and a capacity to juggle competing priorities.

EKAR Communications Communications Officer

4th January 2018 – To date

Creating and implementing the content strategy to make sure online objectives are met.

Researching, planning, editing and writing companies’ web content

Optimizing website structure and content for search engines

Managing the online presence of the brand by using social networking tools like Facebook

Identify and evaluate new digital technologies

KU TV

Video Editor

30th August 2018 – 23rd December 2018

Edited raw footage of 4 major shows including The Budding Entrepreneur, Glory to Glory, Thee Upcoming, and Rockaway

Sorted and edited raw footage.

Handled multiple projects simultaneously, constantly meeting client deadlines through all stages.

Collaborated inter-departmentally with the team to create innovative strategies to improve our video department and increase production

Provided proposal layouts and designs for all advertisement production, for both local and nationally focused programs

County Government of Kericho (Attachment) PR, Media Engagement, Digital and Content 4th January 2016 – 29th April 2016

Conducted surveys to inform newsletter redesign.

Produced and published multimedia content on 4 social media platforms in accordance with campaign objectives.

Provided assistance during the transition to updated brand guidelines, ensuring all employees received updates via internal communication.

Coordinated a range of events for the firm including the County Government of Kericho County Devolution Dialogues forums in all of the six Sub-Counties, We received 95% positive feedback from the residents

JUST FM

Field Reporter Attachment

1st October – 31st December 2015)

Selected local, national, and international stories for the anchors

Wrote three or more stories per week covering local news

Interviewed local citizens and edited stories

Took photographs and videos of events

Increased the number of followers on the station’s Facebook and Twitter pages

2013 – 2017: Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication Moi University – Main Campus

2008 – 2012: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Nakuru Girls High School - Nakuru