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Riyaz Patel

Riyaz Patel

Writer-Editor-Connector

Media & Communications in International Team Environments
Dublin/Johannesburg/Moscow (1501) South Africa
Employed Open to opportunities
Polished and incredibly connected MA professional with a stellar 15 year record of managing international hybrid newsrooms and communication programmes... A ‘media diplomat’ with the editorial gravitas to earn global audience trust and the leadership attributes to manage, yet work within a team.

— Mary Holland Scholar (Ireland)
— Steve Biko Scholar (Zambia)
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  • Managed a team which edited, fact checked, redrafted and enhanced copy ensuring it's crisp, consistent, coherent and error-free
  • Determined story ideas and refined angles and treatment
  • Enhanced output by conducting individual coaching sessions with desk writers and field reporters
  • Engaged and briefed political, business and civil society leaders
Company Description
eNCA is a 24-hour television news broadcaster, owned by e.tv, focusing on South African and African stories. The broadcaster became South Africa's first 24-hour news service when it launched in June 2008.
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