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Christine Grové

Christine Grové

Junior sub-editor (Internship)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Media Project Manager | Journalist | Video Producer

  • Education

    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

      2004 - 2007
      BA Fine Arts Arts and Media

    • London School of Journalism

      2009 - 2011
      Post Graduate in Journalism

  • Experience

    • W. Bertelsmann Verlag GmbH & Co. KG

      Feb 2008 - Oct 2008
      Junior sub-editor (Internship)

      Worked on DAAD (Deutsche Akadämische Austausch Dienste) project. Responsibilities included: Acquiring, reading and editing of academic content from German universities and academic institutions. Edit their profiles and press releases, and translating from German into English, as well as analysing online content databases.

    • LIVEOUTLOUD Magazine

      Mar 2011 - Jan 2013
      Journalist & Assistant Editor

      I was the journalist and copywriter. I researched, sourced and wrote the majority of the content for the magazine as well as online. My duties included writing articles, subbing layouts and attending events. I also presented and interviewed in front of the camera for online videos. Managed weekly competitions and giveaways online and in the magazine.

    • ENCA

      Feb 2012 - Jul 2013
      Writer/Sub-editor

      I was the writer and subeditor for eNCA.com; the 24hr news website for eNews channel Africa. I sourced worldwide story alerts, researched and wrote the daily news, as well as opinion pieces. I worked closely with the TV channel counterparts to turn and write scripts of local and international breaking TV news.

    • Umuma Magazine

      Aug 2013 - Mar 2014
      Deputy Editor

      I edited and wrote for the English version of UMUMA Magazine. I was responsible for putting together the magazine as a whole, dealing with contributors, translators, clients and agencies, as well as attending various events. I was brought from Johannesburg to Dubai to head up the launch of the English side to the UMUMA brand.

    • Moqaa

      May 2014 - Jan 2016
      E-learning Content Producer

      I managed the content production for mobile learning app, Mobile Academy. Responsibilities included course development, overseeing our portfolio of freelance writers, translators and designers, and also translated a selection of content into German and Afrikaans. Moqaa was contracted by global mobile company, FirstScreen.

    • Inc. Arabia

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Digital Editor & Senior Reporter

      Digital Editor and Senior Reporter for Inc. Arabia, the regional edition of Inc. Magazine. I was part of the four-man team that launched the publication in the region. We covered everything happening business and entrepreneurship-wise in the Middle East and North Africa. I was in charge of digital audience development, building the title's partnership network, commissioning its contributors and freelance writers, managed the website, as well as edited news, videos and features. I also wrote for the monthly print publication. Show less

    • Studio Avviso

      Jan 2018 - Apr 2020
      Journalist, Editor, Producer

      Edited and wrote for print/digital publications, produced audio & video content, and spoke at and moderated panels at events. My beat as a journalist included emerging markets, entrepreneurship, start-up ecosystems, the new economy, Smart Cities, sustainable development, social enterprise, women in business & tech, disruptive technologies, as well as venture & angel investment. <br><br>I co-founded Studio Avviso in January 2018 as a platform for creatives and media nerds to collaborate on new and unique media projects in the Middle East & Africa. Show less

    • Films by nomad.

      Nov 2018 - Apr 2020
      Senior Producer & Team Lead

      Project and team lead, writer & producer for a series of videos for the Dubai Department of Tourism's Business Channels.

    • Touchline - Your story, expertly told

      Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
      Senior Editor

      Journalist, writer and editor working on a variety of client projects across sectors including tourism, philanthropy and social enterprise, banking, technology and government. I also wrote for Philanthropy Age Magazine.

    • Stories by Grové

      May 2021 - Jul 2022
      Freelance Writer | Video Producer | Motion Designer

      I work with entrepreneurs, creators, educators and small businesses to develop beautiful and educational content. I produce corporate explainer videos, instructional and educational videos and also write clever copy that will engage and delight audiences.

    • IU International University of Applied Sciences

      May 2022 - now
      Project Manager - Academic Media Production

  • Licenses & Certifications