Kiva Donald

Fast-learning, imaginative and versatile International Journalism graduate. Enthralled by the news and current affairs; constantly asking questions to source and produce unique, thought-provoking pieces.

Multi-Media Journalist, Rail Technology Magazine, Cognitive Publishing. Aug 2021 - Oct 2021. Manchester City Centre. 

• Independently running the RTM website. 
• Writing daily news content for railway industry professionals, matching the tone and style of the company. 
• Liaising with company partners to post partner content. 
• Handling client relationships. 
• Constructing the daily newsletter. 
• Independently sourcing and pursuing stories to write compelling features, delving into the untold stories of the industry. 
• Re-writing press releases. 
• Utilising ‘Hootsuite’ to share stories across social media platforms, with a good understanding of SEO skills. 
• Using ‘Canva’ to design social media posts. 
• Independently pitching story ideas to industry professionals to build the company magazine.
• Independently and confidently conducting interviews with industry professionals, many in senior positions. 

Journalist, Notebook, The Sunday Mirror. Feb 2021 - Feb 2021. Remote. 

• Copywriting for the Sunday Mirror’s magazine, Notebook. 
• Reading a number of product press releases, narrowing each down to 30/50 words to create one, cohesive article on best buys for readers. 
• Ensuring the content matched the tone and style of the organisation. 

Junior Reporter, Liverpool Echo. Jan 2021 - Jan 2021. Remote. 

• Independently pursuing engaging and original local stories, relevant to the organisation’s audience, both for digital and print. 
• Independently and confidently conducting interviews, always with an empathetic approach, consequently building good relationships and a strong network of contacts. 
• Re-writing press releases. 
• Multi-Media Journalist, ‘What’s On’, Reach plc. Jan 2021 - Jan 2021. Remote. 
• Re-writing press releases. 
• Creating an engaging multi-media piece, exploring the quirky ways the organisation’s audience can have fun on Valentine’s Day if they cannot be with their partner. 
• Ensuring the content matched the tone and style of the organisation. Utilising Premiere Pro to independently create a video to match the article, ensuring it is both inclusive and engaging. 

Multi-Media Journalist, Liverpool Life, JMU Journalism. Sep 2017 - Aug 2021. Liverpool. 

• Researching and pursuing stories, editorial and local, independently and for assignment, covering a range of topics. 
• Covering stories for print, broadcast and digital platforms. 
• Utilising Adobe Creative Cloud to create unique, multi-media content to match articles, making them more engaging and interactive. 
• Independently and confidently conducting interviews, always with an empathetic approach, consequently building good relationships and a strong network of contacts. 
• Media Law and Ethics.

Bachelor of Arts, Liverpool John Moores University

International Journalism (2:1)