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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)
Resume created on DoYouBuzz
  • Deliver convincing and compelling digital media strategies for NGOs and NPOs
  • Evaluate and boost impact of client’s digital media presence
  • Coordinate research, production, publishing of text, images, video, audio and infographics ensuring meaningful engagement
  • Tap into extensive global network to enhance visibility and maximise content distribution
  • Bespoke in-house digital media training
Detailed Description
  • Fomacs — Dublin
    Lead producer of three-year programme (2007-2010) generating a series of media projects: Creating accessible, challenging and innovative representations of the changing demography of contemporary Ireland.
  • Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland — Dublin Coordinated digital media strategy by analysing current events, public opinion and media trends and advising management on appropriate digital media responses.
  • Benoni Junior School - Benoni, SA
    Management of school's communication needs: Digital and print as well as brand management.
Company Description
Owner-managed consultancy ensuring every component of corporate communication needs are clear, unambiguous and consistent with overall values reflecting and supporting clients' business strategy. ZAYACOM offers a range of quality solutions tailored to individual client needs providing creative and intelligent answers to requirements.