Elias Tegegn

A business journalist and communication professional
35 years oldEditor/Writing/ReporterCome from Ethiopia Living in Beijing
Language: Other, English
Mandarin: a little

A highly skilled and accomplished business journalist with a distinguished career working with prominent Ethiopian private newspapers. Known for conducting evidence-based political, economic, social, and business news stories and feature articles. is presently enrolled in Beijing Normal University's esteemed Master of Business Administration program. In search of a demanding position in the business world, in education, or in communications, where I can use my wealth of knowledge and experience to further organizational success.

Assistant Editor
Media and Communications Center (The Reporter), Addis Ababa
Jan 2020 - Jul 2023(4 years)

An assistant editor with career experience in conducting evidence-based political, economic, and social news stories and feature articles. I have been addressing strengthening networking and partnerships with private and governmental organizations, producing advertorial articles and materials, writing and disseminating news alerts and follow-up story updates, publishing several case stories and blog posts, and translating several documents (press briefings and press releases) into local languages and vice versa.

Staff Writer/ Reporter
Champion communications (Ethiopian Business Review and Addis Maleda), Addis Ababa
Oct 2020 - Nov 2020(2 months)

Conducted in-depth research to gather information for news stories and feature articles. Analyzed economic and financial data to provide insights into market trends and business developments. Interviewed key industry experts, government officials, and business leaders to gather information for articles.

Staff Writer/ Reporter
Independent News and Media Plc (Addis Fortune), Addis Ababa
Oct 2019 - Mar 2020(6 months)

I worked on news articles affiliated with international organizations. Networking, capturing, and writing stories (photographs, interviews, reports, proceedings, issue and policy briefs, press releases, creative briefs, news updates, and blog posts), editing, translating, and interviewing are among my spheres in running journalistic and communication activities.

Freelance Television Production producer
Desiybelih Multimedia Production, Addis Ababa
Jan 2017 - Aug 2019(3 years)

As a freelance television production producer, I have worked on a wide range of projects and have taken on various responsibilities to ensure the successful execution of television productions. Some of the key roles I have undertaken include project management, pre-production planning, and team coordination.

Beijing Normal University
, Business Administration
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024(8 months)

Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with a Master of Business Administration degree from Beijing Normal University in China. In search of demanding opportunities to use my advanced business knowledge and leadership abilities to further the

Addis Ababa University
, Journalism & Communication
Sep 2016 - Aug 2019(3 years)

Master Degree in Journalism and Communications: Main Subject Areas: Journalism and communications from Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa University
, English
Sep 2012 - Jul 2016(4 years)

Bachelor degree in Bachelor of Arts Degree in English—Addis Ababa University, College of Humanities, Language Studies, Journalism and Communication