Roy Ouma
Digital Journalist | Multimedia Producer | Social Media & Communications
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About
Digital journalist and Communication and Media Technology student with experience producing accurate, audience-focused content for digital news, radio, and social platforms. Published 90+ news articles across governance, politics, public affairs, breaking news, and human-interest topics. Skilled in interviewing, fact-checking, SEO writing, multimedia production, social media strategy, audience analytics, and creative team leadership.
Experience
Digital Journalist at Citizen Digital, Royal Media Services Kenya (Present)
- Researched, verified, wrote, and published more than 90 digital news articles covering politics, governance, breaking news, public affairs, current events, and human-interest stories.
- Conducted interviews and reviewed multiple sources to produce accurate, balanced, and timely reporting.
- Wrote clear, SEO-conscious headlines and stories for digital audiences while meeting tight newsroom deadlines.
- Collaborated with editors and newsroom teams and applied journalistic ethics, fact-checking standards, and responsible information-sharing practices.
Social Media Lead at Maseno Radio, Maseno University Kenya
- Led a five-member social media team responsible for content planning, publishing, audience engagement, and campaign execution.
- Increased Facebook followers from 4,000 to 21,000 (approximately 425% growth) and Instagram followers from 200 to 1,200+ through consistent, platform-specific content.
- Produced and coordinated reels, carousels, graphics, explainer videos, interviews, and live-session content.
- Used platform analytics to improve publishing times, content formats, audience targeting, and cross-platform performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Technology with IT – Maseno University (2027-08)
