Merab Werimo

I am a dedicated and results-driven Communication Specialist with a strong commitment for growth and improvement. I possess a natural aptitude for rapid learning, consistently adapting to new concepts and challenges. As a seasoned team player, I leverage my exceptional planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

I take pride in my unwavering sense of responsibility and accountability, ensuring the successful execution of assigned duties. My ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently on a daily basis underscores my proficiency in maintaining operational efficiency. Throughout my career, I have consistently held leadership positions, demonstrating my capability to lead and manage teams effectively while shouldering significant responsibilities.

• DIGITAL COMMUNICATION INTERN

Department: Communication

Location: CIVICUS World Alliance (Johannesburg, South Africa)

• News Scripting: Demonstrated expertise in crafting compelling news scripts and articles to effectively communicate information to diverse audiences on civil society rights.
• Social Media Management: Updated website and social media platforms to engage and inform the public effectively.
• Graphic Design: Used graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Canva to create visually appealing and informative materials to accompany news content.
• Video Editing: Used simple video editing techniques and produced high-quality video content that enhances news storytelling that align with the company’s goal.

• CONTENT WRITER(NEWS)

Department: Editorial

Location: Switch News Kenya (Nairobi, Kenya)

• Contributed to digital and media relations plan enhancing company visibility.
• Create engaging content for web and social media increasing audience engagement.
• Assisted with planning and delivery of media events, leading to increase in brand awareness.
• Authored articles covering news on humanitarian issues.
• Writing on content that helps drive conversations based on the organization’s goals.
• Performed research in order to give the news stories authentic detail.
• BROADCASTING

Department: Editorial

Location: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation -KBC (Nairobi, Kenya)

• News Scripting: Authored compelling local news scripts and articles, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance in conveying information to the audience.
• News Editing: Diligently edited news content, ensuring precision and adherence to editorial standards for publication or broadcast.
• Voicing: Provided articulate and engaging voiceovers for news segments & delivery of news stories to the viewers.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Media Production and Editing:
• Proficient in utilizing media support software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop for video editing and graphic design.
• Creating visually compelling and impactful content to enhance communication strategies.
• Organizational and Time Management:
• Demonstrating excellent organizational skills to streamline communication processes and ensure efficiency. Managing time effectively to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality communication materials.
• Team Collaboration and Leadership:
• Thriving in a team-oriented environment, fostering collaboration, and effectively contributing to collective goals.
• Demonstrating leadership skills to guide and inspire team members in achieving communication objectives.
• Visual Communication:
• Leveraging artistic abilities to create a variety of visually engaging artworks.
• Ensuring visual consistency and alignment with brand messaging across different communication channels.
• Multimedia Storytelling:
• Harnessing media support tools to craft compelling narratives through multimedia formats.
• Integrating visual elements into communication strategies for enhanced storytelling and audience engagement.
• Strategic Communication Planning:
• Developing and implementing communication plans that leverage visual elements to convey key messages effectively.
• Brand Visual Identity:
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of a strong visual identity for the brand.
• Ensuring visual materials align with brand guidelines and contribute to brand recognition.

EDUCATION

• B.A Communication. Major Public relations and Minor in international Relations

Daystar University of Kenya from 2022-2024

• Diploma in Journalism

Multimedia University of Kenya from 2019-2021

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

St. Francis Rang’ala Girls High School from 2016-2018