Christine Chiromo
@christinechiromo
Communications specialist with 5+ years' experience in journalism, PR, and client-facing roles.
What I'm looking for
I am a communications specialist with over five years of experience in journalism, editing, and client-facing roles, holding a B.A. in Journalism & Media Studies from the University of Zimbabwe. I have worked as a journalist, junior sub-editor, freelance editor, and volunteer broadcast bulletin editor, producing investigative articles, press releases, newsletters, and digital content.
I am known for strong attention to detail, fact-checking, headline development, and maintaining editorial accuracy while managing deadlines and coordinating teams. I have led marketing and engagement efforts to grow readership, supported outreach across digital platforms, and managed client communications professionally.
I bring skills in media and public relations, social media management, content creation, digital marketing, and multimedia design, and I seek to apply my organizational and interpersonal strengths to roles in public relations and customer relations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Broadcast Bulletin Editor
Ndera FM News
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Edit and proofread news reports, write breaking stories and headlines, and coordinate schedules to meet strict deadlines while handling client communications and maintaining editorial confidentiality.
Freelance Editor
Kidzcan Zimbabwe
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Edited newsletters, social media posts and press releases to ensure brand consistency and conducted fact-checking and proofreading to improve content credibility.
Journalist & Junior Sub-Editor
The Sun Newspaper
Aug 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Researched and wrote investigative articles on social and political issues, managed junior interns, coordinated publishing timelines, and led reader engagement initiatives to grow readership.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Media Studies
Grade: Upper second class (2.1)
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Media Studies with upper second class (2.1).
Youth Advocates Leadership Program (YALEP)
Certificate, Gender, HIV/AIDS & Sexual Education
2020 - 2020
Earned a certificate in Gender, HIV/AIDS & Sexual Education through the YALEP program.
Mkoba Secondary School
Advanced Level (A-Levels), General Secondary Education
Grade: 3 A-Level passes
Completed Advanced Level with three A-Level passes in History, English Literature, and Divinity.
Mkoba Secondary School
Ordinary Level (O-Levels), General Secondary Education
Grade: 5 O-Level passes
Completed Ordinary Level with five O-Level passes.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
thesunnews.co.zwJob categories
Skills
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