Journalist CV example
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Ian Mwenda Kirimi
Multimedia Journalist: Health & Politics
Nairobi, Kenya · ian.kirimi@email.com · +254 790 222 111
Professional Summary
Multimedia journalist with 5 years covering health, county government and politics for print, TV and digital. Investigations into drug procurement prompted two county audits; stories regularly reach 500,000+ readers online.
Work Experience
Senior Reporter, The Daily Lens (fictional) (Jan 2022 – Present)
- Report and produce 4–6 stories a week for print, web and YouTube
- Led a 3-month investigation into hospital drug stock-outs that triggered two county audits
- Trained 5 reporters in mobile journalism and data reporting
Reporter, Mlima FM (Jun 2019 – Dec 2021)
- Covered county assembly and health news in English and Kiswahili
Education
- BA Journalism & Mass Communication, Moi University (2015 – 2019)
Skills
News writing · Investigations · MoJo · Video editing · Fact-checking · Data journalism
Certifications
- Health Journalism Fellowship, Africa Media Fellowship (fictional), 2023
Why this journalist CV works
- The beats and outlets are clear.
- Story impact and reach are given.
- Multimedia skills match modern newsrooms.
Skills to put on a journalist CV
Journalist CV summary examples
Multimedia journalist with 5 years covering health and politics; investigations prompted two county audits.
Journalism graduate with a portfolio of published features and campus radio experience.
Tips for writing your journalist CV
- Link to your portfolio or clippings.
- Name beats and outlets.
- Mention awards and fellowships.
- Show multimedia skills.
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