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Moses Okuraja

@mosesokuraja

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Seasoned writer-cum-journalist passionate about crafting news and high-value analysis.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I am currently in search for a remote copy writers job

With over fifteen years of experience in the Middle East and Africa, I have extensively covered various beats in and outside UAE as a freelance writer. I have a wealth of knowledge about the Customer Service industry in particular and the Aviation Industry in general, having worked as an internal Communications officer with dnata Airside operations. I am a successful Author of a Customer Service handbook entitled “INSIDE THE STORY OF CUSTOMER SERVICE”-AN ELABORATE EXPOSE OF HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS.

I am a hardworking Freelance Writer with a successful background of producing high-volume, top-notch work. I am knowledgeable about social media strategies and search engine optimization. I am enthusiastic about writing engaging, compelling copy for diverse clients and ready to leverage my expertise and 18-year background in the field to provide exceptional work.

I am an award-winning Writer with expertise in writing on Aviation and Airline Services as well as Creative writing. I am well-trained in various tasks, including Editing and Leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Reporter

Monitor FM Radio/Newspaper

Covering multiple city beats, from crime to social, and features writing. Assisting in newspaper layout and design and personally taking photographs for inclusion in my and other articles. Attended several conferences and made presentations.

News Reporting Layout Design Photography Conferences Presentation

Freelance Writer

ITP publications, UAE Barq Service, Pipeline Magazine

Contributing articles for ITP publications Logistics Middle East and Maritime and Ports Middle East. Pitching stories for Sharjah based news agency UAE Barq Service and assisting with editing on short term contract. Contributing articles for Pipeline Magazine and also assisting in improving digital content.

Articles Editing Digital Journalism

Department Officer

dnata Airside Operations

Partial editorial charge of the Common ground- dnata staff magazine. Authored and published my first Customer Service handbook. Writing and subbing editorial content for the magazine. Coordinating with designers and production team in magazine project cycle management. Overseeing editorial quality for the Magazine's titles and ensuring that the company's editorial policy is well adhered to. Coordi

Customer Service Editorial Project Management Interviewing Audio Roundtable Discussions Aviation

Senior writer

Daily Monitor (Kampala-UGANDA)

Sourcing and writing all Human interest and travel articles for the News paper's features pages. Creating corporate communication and branding strategies for clients, as well as managing their external communications. Writing press releases and responding to all media inquiries including written answers to all questions addressed to clients. Writing technology and health feature stories on behalf

Articles Corporate Communications Branding Media Management Tech Writing Social Media Management Events

Freelance writer

The New vision Newspaper

Gathering all news linked to my beats. Writing feature stories on assorted subjects of human interest. Researching, writing and editing information for our website. Guiding young new writers and interns.

News Writing Research Editing Mentoring