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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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  • Develop communication plans and enterprise stories which support RT’s strategic brand positioning
  • Craft high-impact talking points and briefing materials for senior management
  • Boost brand awareness through integrated communications and marketing campaigns, ensuring consistent implementation of brand/corporate identity
  • Manage communications budget and programme specific finances
  • Administer regional social media accounts; ensuring it's embedded in team strategy and consistently maximised to achieve company objectives
  • Nurture relations with African media houses and online platforms to optimize brand visibility and reach
  • Deep research to refine innovative programs to maximize profit and value added concepts for RT brand
  • Build capacity by providing in-house communication training sessions
Company Description
Award-winning global, round-the-clock news network of eight TV channels; broadcasting news, current affairs and documentaries, with digital platforms in six languages and video news agency RUPTLY.
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