Lateefah Jean-Baptiste

Lateefah Jean-Baptiste

Media OfficerLondon, United Kingdom
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Lateefah Jean-Baptiste

Lateefah Jean-Baptiste

Media OfficerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
A media communications professional and freelance writer based in London.
Projects
  • PUDS & CO: Why Freelance Journos/Writers Need Socials
    PUDS & CO: Why Freelance Journos/Writers Need SocialsIn this episode, myself and Mireille spoke to the owner of Puds &Co about all things freelance writer, why journos need Twitter, and groups you need to be a part of.
Work history
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    Media OfficerTerence Higgins Trust
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    Duties: • Managing all incoming press enquiries • Developing close relationships with both national and trade key journalists • Managing specific health promotion PR campaigns. • Sourcing potential speaking opportunities for health promotion specialists • Coordinating with regional teams around national campaigns and data. • Coordinating meetings with regional managers and service directors • Writing reactive statements for national press. • Building relationships with BAME journalists/influencers • Ensuring all campaigns are representative of service uses from BAME backgrounds. • Compiling interview briefs for regional spokespeople • Managing social media channels for the National HIV prevention campaign
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    Freelance Writer/JournalistFreelance
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    My articles have been commissioned by some of the most popular national and international publications such as The Independent, iNews, Metro, The Voice Newspaper, Cosmopolitan, Bustle, Refinery 29 and many more. I particularly enjoyed writing about topics such as race, gender and mental health. Aside from this, I also enjoyed using my work to help amplify the voices of the next generation of black creatives.
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Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Campaign Coordination
  • Public Relations
  • Media Communication
  • Media Relations
  • Communication Campaigns
  • Content Writing
  • Press Releases
  • Press Copywriting
  • Social Media Management
Education
    De Montfort University logo
    De Montfort University logo
    Media and CommunicationsDe Montfort University
     - Leicester, United Kingdom
    Awarded: 2:1 Modules included: Public Relations Advertising and Consumption Media, Culture and Identities