Jacques Du Toit

Experience

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  Republikein

  May 2010 - Apr 2014

  Reporter and Photographer

  Collecting and writing daily news articles as well as taking photographs for the Republikein newspaper.

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  Mola Mola

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

  Skipper and Tour Guide

  Take tourists out on a three hour boat drive while entertaining them by giving informative talks about the Namibian environment as well as interacting with pelicans and seals.

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  Agriforum

  May 2016 - Mar 2018

  Journalist

  - Monitor local, regional and international developments that affect agriculture in Namibia. - Research the internet, attend industry meetings, political events, court cases to generate news content.- Maintain a list of contacts in the private and government sectors to act as sources for articles. - Develop online platforms which had stagnated.

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  U.S. Embassy Namibia

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2022

  Information Assistant

  - Maintain a close relationship with the media and government public relations officers.- Develop an understanding of public and media sentiment towards the U.S.- Identify journalists for U.S. programs to develop a local understanding of U.S. policies.- Advise superiors on how and when to communicate with the public and journalists.- Promote awareness of U.S. Embassy activities in Namibia through media releases, interviews with U.S. personnel and created content (video and photography). - Manage public opinion through crisis communication when necessary. - Closely monitor news and social media for developments affecting U.S. Embassy activity in Namibia. Create a daily news summary. Show less