I have vast experience in media and PR roles as a journalist and spokesperson - print, digital and broadcast media. Love the industry and success!…

Eugene J Brink

I have vast experience in media and PR roles as a journalist and spokesperson - print, digital and broadcast media. Love the industry and success!…

Available to hire

I have vast experience in media and PR roles as a journalist and spokesperson - print, digital and broadcast media. Love the industry and success!

Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Editor at Solidarity
April 1, 2015 - January 31, 2018
Design and lead overall editorial strategy aligned with brand guidelines; direct editorial talent pipeline; partner with stakeholders for audience engagement and sponsorship opportunities; improve SEO.
Senior Researcher at Solidarity
October 1, 2010 - April 30, 2015
Gather and organize information for research; write research papers, reports, reviews and summaries on political, labour, cultural, agricultural and economic trends; release and discuss findings in the media; present findings at workshops and events; analyze and interpret patterns; draw inferences from data.
Senior Journalist at Property24 (Media24)
August 1, 2007 - October 31, 2010
Write features and news on the economy and property market; translate Afrikaans copy to English; manage freelancers and social media content; improve SEO.
Sub Editor at Beeld newspaper
February 1, 2006 - August 31, 2007
Determine readiness of pieces, make changes, and approve final versions; communicate with writers to verify facts; craft attention-grabbing headlines and summaries; set layouts and select photos; edit for accuracy and consistency.
Reporter at Nova newspaper (Media24)
August 1, 2005 - February 28, 2006
Respond to breaking news; edit stories; investigate and report on important community issues; develop stories through research and sourcing; build relationships with sources for exclusive information.
Small Business Owner at Johannesburg & Pretoria
March 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Managed flea market stalls selling snacks; supplied smaller retailers with products.

Education

Matric at Hoërskool Bastion
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
BA Journalism & Communication at University of Johannesburg
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Politics (Hons) at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Post-Graduate Diploma in Information Management at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
MA Politics at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
PhD Politics at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Executive Coaching Certificate at North-West University Business School
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
GetSmarter programme at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
CRPROF -NQF5 (Religious Practitioner Course – In Progress) at Excel Theological Training Academy
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026

Qualifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
CRPROF -NQF5 (Religious Practitioner Course – In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Executive Coaching Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
GetSmarter programme
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Education