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
01.2022 - Current
Communicator
Ministry of Justice
01.2018 - Current
Blogger
volcanicsport.com (Facebook)
01.2015 - Current
Fulltime Journalist
Christian Broadcasting Service
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
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Journalism Department
Volunteer Journalist
Christian Broadcasting Service
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
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