Alex Balimwikungu
Media
Kampala
Summary
Accomplished Editor and Content Manager with 19 years of experience and a proven track record at New Vision, adept at driving engagement through strategic content planning and exceptional editing skills.
Enhanced website traffic and improved SEO rankings significantly, mentoring teams to achieve high-quality, impactful storytelling. Expert in digital publishing tools and headline writing, showcasing strong grammar knowledge and collaborative prowess.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor, News and Current Affairs
New Vision
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
- Improved overall readability of documents by reorganising content and eliminating redundant information.
Senior Content Writer/Website Content Manager
New Vision, Kampala Sun Website
01.2014 - 12.2020
- Enhanced website traffic by developing engaging, well-researched content for blogs and articles.
- Revamped existing web copy to align with updated branding guidelines, improving overall site cohesion and messaging clarity.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop targeted content strategies that drove lead generation and conversions.
- Mentored junior writers on best practices for crafting effective copy, strengthening overall team performance.
- Improved search engine rankings by implementing SEO best practices in all written content.
- Edited and proofread colleagues'' work, ensuring consistent quality across all published materials.
- Increased brand visibility through the creation of compelling social media content and campaigns.
Staff Writer, Features and Special Projects
New Vision
01.2010 - 12.2013
- I wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Managed multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining consistent quality in writing and editing tasks.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate fresh story ideas that resonated with readership demographics.
- Mentored junior writers in best practices for effective storytelling and improved overall team performance.
- Created informational copy and blog posts for company in the media industry.
- Pitched engaging feature stories that highlighted community members or events, fostering a strong connection between the publication and its audience base.
Freelance Writer
New Vision
04.2005 - 01.2010
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Makerere University
Kampala 05.2001 -
Skills
Editing skills
Editing and proofreading
Document Proofreading
Content Development
Headline writing
Strategic content planning
Fact-checking
Error spotting
Strong grammar knowledge
Editing stories
Digital publishing tools
Research
Timeline
Editor, News and Current Affairs
New Vision
07.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Content Writer/Website Content Manager
New Vision, Kampala Sun Website
01.2014 - 12.2020
Staff Writer, Features and Special Projects
New Vision
01.2010 - 12.2013
Freelance Writer
New Vision
04.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Makerere University
05.2001 -
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