Telling Human Interest stories
Gertrude Tumusime
Journalist
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Creative News Reporter with over 10 years of multimedia News experience, committed to finding accurate and dynamic broadcast journalism stories. Skilled in identifying unique, relevant stories and covering breaking news. Experienced in on-air reporting and production for range of television networks. Mastery of modern reporting technologies with excellent oral communication, presentation, pitching and writing skills. Ready to bring investigative accuracy and depth to the newsroom different media to communicate with the public. Committed to delivering fair, balanced coverage and conducting interviews with highest level of professionalism. Works extremely well under pressure and able to communicate and deliver effectively in a team environment. Able to work well independently and highly skilled at taking direction to complete assigned tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
FREELANCE WRITER
Self
Toronto, Ontario / Ontario
12.2021 - Current
- Utilize exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Provide writing support for various projects and departments.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Write and edit high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Write and edit communications within assigned beat areas.
REPORTER
NEW CANADIANS TV
TORONTO
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Brainstormed, researched and wrote immigration and international students news and feature articles for publications. Wrote at least one article bi-weekly
- Hosted weekly webinars "Cafe New Canadians' which increased TV's online viewership by 100% during Covid time.
- Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion
- Interviewed guests on specific topics on Camera
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN/VOLUNTEER
MNLCT
Toronto, Ontario / Ontario
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Wrote, complied and edited articles for blogs, website and social media increasing audience engagement with organizations' channels
- Took pictures and videos to document organization’s work
- Coordinated and maintained contact with media, wrote press releases and media information sheets
- Created content and designed communication materials like brochures, internal memos, newsletters and bulletins, program promotion flyers
- Curated content and managed organizations’ social media presence and updated website regularly
- Managed organizations’ content and image bank
- Organized events such as Opening Doors Job Fair among others, which hosted over 100 job seekers and 15 employers.
- Wrote material for fundraising drives, impact reports, annual donor reports and funding appeal letters
- Spearheaded ‘Get Involved’ campaign which helped to attract a number of new donors and retained over 50 existing ones.
- Did outreach drives with clients and community about organizations’ programs
- Helped program leadership with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events.
- Engaged in community outreach to support program mission.
COMMUNICATIONS AND DONOR RELATIONS OFFICER
WORLD VISION UGANDA
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Maintained and updated donor database
- Responded to donor inquiries
- Planned and hosted donor visits to Organization’s projects and beneficiaries
- Organized events like stakeholder meetings, workshops, fundraisers among others from start to finish
- Documented impact stories through interviewing beneficiaries, taking pictures and videos, and compiling donor reports.
- Developed content and designed communication material like brochures, flyers and monthly newsletters
- Curated content and co-managed organizations’ social media presence and engagement and website
- Brainstormed ideas, developed and implemented communications campaigns aimed at increasing donor engagement.
NEWS REPORTER
NTV UGANDA, THE OBSERVER NEWSPAPER
Kampala, Uganda
01.2010 - 06.2017
- Brainstormed hard and feature news story ideas, developed them for press and broadcast
- Researched and gathered information for contextual reporting
- Sought and organized interviews with newsmakers including high-profile news makers, and lay people
- Did field reporting and gave live on-air news reports
- Compiled stories for broadcast including writing scripts, filming and taking pictures, voicing and editing videos and audio for complete on-air products
- Created content for NTV Uganda social media desk, including picture and videos for tweets, Facebook updates, Instagram and live stream among others. Contributed to NTV's twitter following growth to 1 Million.
- Produced, directed and reported two weekly features for television: “Health Focus” and “Living Life” which grew online viewership by thousands with a number of story pieces that went viral.
- Spearheaded special reporting projects of telling under-reported stories such as understanding albinism series, reports on disability, and minority rights among others.
Education
Immigration Consultant Diploma - Immigration
Academy of Learning
Toronto, ON 09.2019 - 04.2020
No Degree - Communications
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON 10.2018 - 04.2018
No Degree - Broadcast Journalism
Day Star University
Nairobi, Kenya 05.2012 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda 08.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
Exceptional writing/editing
undefinedAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of 'Understanding Albinism' Series
- Received the Best Advocate for Persons with Albinism Award for exceptional reporting around Albinism in Uganda.
Interests
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Everything we see hides another thing; we always want to see what is hidden by what we see.
René Magritte
Timeline
FREELANCE WRITER
Self
12.2021 - Current
REPORTER
NEW CANADIANS TV
01.2020 - 12.2021
Immigration Consultant Diploma - Immigration
Academy of Learning
09.2019 - 04.2020
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN/VOLUNTEER
MNLCT
06.2019 - 12.2019
No Degree - Communications
Ryerson University
10.2018 - 04.2018
COMMUNICATIONS AND DONOR RELATIONS OFFICER
WORLD VISION UGANDA
06.2017 - 09.2017
No Degree - Broadcast Journalism
Day Star University
05.2012 - 02.2013
NEWS REPORTER
NTV UGANDA, THE OBSERVER NEWSPAPER
01.2010 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Makerere University
08.2008 - 05.2011
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