ISIFU WIRFENGLA
Yaoundé
Summary
Experienced communicator, social science researcher/consultant, multimedia journalist, with a demonstrated history of working across media organizations. Flexible and multi-skilled. Proven record in research, institutional communication and protocol duties. Can also do photography and graphics design.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Stringer
The Associated Press
New York, USA
01.2022 - Current
Communicator
Ministry of Justice
Yaoundé, Cameroon
01.2018 - Current
Blogger
volcanicsport.com (Facebook)
01.2015 - Current
Fulltime Journalist
Christian Broadcasting Service
Buea, Cameroon
01.2016 - 03.2018
Desk/Layout Editor
Presbyterian Echo Newspaper
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Communication Department, Presbyterian Church in Cameroon
Research Assistant
University of Buea
Cameroon
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Journalism Department
Volunteer Journalist
Christian Broadcasting Service
Buea, Cameroon
01.2014 - 12.2015
Student Journalist
The Chariot Media
01.2012 - 01.2015
- University of Buea Teaching Radio, TV and Newspaper
Part-time Teacher
Government High School Bekora
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Ministry of Secondary Education, Cameroon
Education
Master's Degree - Information & Communication Sciences
University of Yaoundé II - Soa
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Buea
01.2015
Skills
- Fluent in spoken and written English;
- Good in spoken and written French;
- Knowledge of and ability to produce content for mainstream media (Radio, TV, Newspaper etc) and new media (social networks and websites);
- Knowledge of and ability to communicate for government institutions and public relations;
- Ability to teach;
- Ability to design graphics with Photoshop and Illustrator;
- Ability to do photography;
- Ability to conduct social science research, data processing/analysis by means of SPSS software;
- Ability to manage various personae in an organization, acting as a positive leadership role model, motivating, directing, and inspiring others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Stringer
The Associated Press
01.2022 - Current
Communicator
Ministry of Justice
01.2018 - Current
Desk/Layout Editor
Presbyterian Echo Newspaper
01.2017 - 01.2018
Fulltime Journalist
Christian Broadcasting Service
01.2016 - 03.2018
Research Assistant
University of Buea
01.2016 - 01.2017
Blogger
volcanicsport.com (Facebook)
01.2015 - Current
Volunteer Journalist
Christian Broadcasting Service
01.2014 - 12.2015
Student Journalist
The Chariot Media
01.2012 - 01.2015
Part-time Teacher
Government High School Bekora
01.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Buea
Master's Degree - Information & Communication Sciences
University of Yaoundé II - Soa