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Joel Johnson

@joeljohnson

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Entrenched journalist passionate about informing and educating audiences.

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to create impactful content and grow within a collaborative media environment.

As a dedicated journalist with experience in business, economy, and finance reporting, I am committed to delivering authentic news stories that inspire and enlighten audiences. Currently, I work at The Peninsula in Doha, where I cover significant events, conduct interviews with high-level delegates, and write compelling human-interest articles.

My background includes a Master of Arts in International Journalism from Sheffield Hallam University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Madras Christian College. I have honed my skills in content creation, social media marketing, and SEO analytics, ensuring that my work not only informs but also engages the target audience effectively.

Throughout my career, I have embraced opportunities to optimize social media pages, design page layouts, and produce unique content for various platforms. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my critical thinking and effective communication skills to contribute to impactful journalism.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Journalist

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The Peninsula

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)

As a journalist, I report on business, economy, and finance, covering events and conducting interviews with high-level delegates. I write human-interest news stories and articles, and design page layouts using InDesign software.

Journalist Reporting Interviewing InDesign Human interest Stories

Media Specialist

Katarway

May 2022 - Sep 2022 (4 months)

Implemented operation plans and strategies, researched and produced unique content for social media, optimized social media pages and websites, and wrote and edited scripts for various projects.

Research Editing

Content Producer

AlifStores

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)

Produced innovative content and captions for social media platforms, created distinctive short videos for Instagram and TikTok, and assigned tasks to graphic designers to ensure timely completion.

Social Media Graphic Design Coordination Captions

Content Producer

QatarDay

Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 (11 months)

Wrote scripts for weekly news and sports roundups, created engaging content to attract target audiences, and utilized Google Analytics to improve SEO.

SEO Analytics

Journalism Intern

AlJazeera Media Network

May 2018 - Jun 2018 (1 month)

Optimized and edited news packages for YouTube, researched and wrote scripts for a daily current affairs program, and reported on topical and global news.

Editing Research Current Affairs YouTube News Reporting Reporting