Haftu Atsbha
@haftuatsbha
Communications officer and digital copy editor with 10+ years in media and translation.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced media and communications professional with over 10 years in print and digital media, currently serving as Communications Officer at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa and working as a remote Digital Copy Editor for DSTV/Abol TV. I hold an MA in Public Policy and a BA in Political Science and International Relations, and have strong experience interviewing senior officials, editing, proofreading, and translating for organizations such as IOM and The Ethiopian Herald.
I bring advanced writing and editing skills, fluency in English, Amharic and Tigrinya, and technical proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. I have completed professional training including International Communications Skills from FCDO International Academy and presenter training with China International Publishing Group, and I deliver accurate translations, media monitoring and engaging digital content that supports organizational communications goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Communications Officer
British Embassy
Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Manage media relations, respond to enquiries and dispatch press releases, and conduct media and social monitoring with analysis to support embassy communications and stakeholder engagement.
IOTranslator / Interpreter
IOM
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 8 months)
Provide on-call translation and interpretation for interviews and cultural orientations, supporting migrant assistance programs and stakeholder communications since 2019.
Digital Copy Editor
Abol TV / DSTV Entertainment
Jun 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 11 months)
Edit and create social copy and clip highlights for digital TV channel to increase audience engagement and optimize promotional content runtime and messaging.
Reporter / Proofreader / Editor
The Ethiopian Herald
Apr 2014 - Oct 2022 (8 years 6 months)
Reported, proofread and edited English-language news and editorials for Ethiopia's oldest English daily, producing coverage of government, international institutions and diplomatic affairs over eight years.
Translator
Orbis International
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Provided short-term translation support during clinical screenings and flying eye hospital operations to facilitate patient communication and clinical processes.
Translator
US Peace Corps
May 2013 - May 2013 (0 months)
Served as translator and counterpart to Peace Corps volunteers supporting community programs and Camp Grow activities in 2013.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FAFCDO International Academy
Certificate, Communications
2023 - 2023
Completed the International Communications Skills course in 2023 to enhance professional communication and media engagement abilities.
EUEthiopian Civil Service University
Master of Arts, Public Policy
Master of Arts in Public Policy Studies completed in February 2020, focusing on public policy analysis and governance.
China International Publishing Group
Certificate, Media Training
2017 - 2017
Attended the Training for Renowned African Presenters in 2017 focused on media presentation and reporting skills.
Aksum University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and International Relations
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations completed in July 2012 with coursework in political theory and international affairs.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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