MARK ALLAN KARANJA's Resume

MARK ALLAN KARANJA

FOREIGN COPY EDITOR & MEDIA STRATEGIST

Male

35 y/o

Media Planning/Media Specialist/Assistant/Media Manager/Supervisor/Media Consultant

Live in China

Nationality Kenya

Summary

I am a team player who responds well to colleagues and work situations. I am an effective communicator who can follow instructions with minimal guidance. I am also ambitious, driven, forward-thinking, and employ unique strategies to address emerging problems in the course of discharging my duties. I bring a positive attitude and energy to the workplace, with a strong sense of professionalism. I am a flexible and adaptable worker who knows when to put the needs of others first, while making excellent customer service my key priority.

Work experience

FOREIGN COPY EDITOR & MEDIA STRATEGIST
The Global Times (环球时报)
2021.02-2026.06
(5 years)
Conducted advanced editorial restructuring and journalistic quality control on politically and culturally sensitive stories published exclusively by the In-depth and Culture desks. Authored high-impact, culturally significant feature stories, maximizing global audience palatability and structural narrative cohesion. Designed and delivered regular training programs to professional Chinese reporters and sub-editors focused on writing for international audiences with strict cultural awareness. Developed conceptual frameworks and layout recommendations for data graphics, social media integration, and visual layouts to maximize story visibility.
FOREIGN COPY EDITOR & TERM LOCALIZATION SPECIALIST
People's Daily Digital Platform (人民日报)
2022.06-2023.06
(a year)
Executed precise localization and translation of complex political, economic, and institutional terminology, transforming official slogans into native, fluid English. Advised senior editorial executives on framing and positioning sensitive topics for global distribution, maintaining cross-cultural alignment. Designed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for headlines, short-format video descriptions, and captions to optimize digital layout and viewer engagement.
JOURNALIST, DIGITAL EDITOR, & CORPORATE SYNDICATION STRATEGIST
Jingkids International Magazine / True Run Media Ltd.
2019.10-2021.01
(a year)
Managed digital media publishing systems, orchestrating localized WeChat blog strategies and monthly magazine features. Applied advanced SEO best practices to optimize web copy, boosting organic search placement and digital traffic metrics. Checked translated professional, administrative, and legal documentation from Chinese to English to ensure strict systemic accuracy.
HEAD OF CONTENT PRODUCTION, SCRIPTWRITER, & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Spielworks Media Ltd.
2012.10-2018.09
(6 years)
Structured and executed comprehensive multi-platform content strategies aligned with distinct market trends and client directives. Directed, authored, and edited high-quality multi-season scripted television series, multimedia video scripts, and corporate email campaigns. Supervised cross-functional production teams, managed multi-tier content budgets, and maintained rigorous quality control over final edits. Enforced compliance with national and international intellectual property regulations, data protection policies, and copyright laws. FORMAL EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Educational experience

United States International university - africa
Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies
2023.03-2025.08
(2 years)
Communication and media studies
Beijing Language and Culture University
Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi Certificate (HSK 5)
2017.09-2019.09
(2 years)
Language training.
University of Nairobi, Kenya
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Production
2009.09-2012.08
(3 years)
Broadcast production and journalism