Saimah Jiwa – MIJ23

Name: Saimah Jiwa

Preferred name (calling name): Saimah

Age: 25

Origin country/town: Hünstetten, Germany (originally from Tanzania, Kenya and India)

Other places where you have lived: Only within Germany (Mainz and Berlin)

Where are you living at the moment?: Olofshöjd

Languages: English, German, Gujarati, Kutchi, Urdu

Academic background: B.A in Communication Science and Political Science at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Work background:

Since April 2023: freelance editor for SWR in the “MixTalk” editorial department

Journalistic experience: Mentioned above – also within my Communication Science studies we had journalistic modules

Writing skills (English): C1 Level

I have used Excel (spreadsheets): Yes, but I wouldn’t call myself a Pro.

I have worked with Python: Not yet

I use other programming languages: Unfortunately not

I have used WordPress: Today’s the first time

Graphic/illustration skills? Does Canva count? 😉

Digital publishing/social media? Yes, was my daily business as a Social Media Manager

Audio/radio/pod? No, but I’d love to do a podcast about true crime in the student radio. Anyone wanna join?

Photography? Unfortunately, not

Video/tv/filming? On the list of things I wanna learn!

Other editing or publishing skills? No

Knowledge of the European Parliament (relevant to the CJC project): Knowledge from my studies in Political Science

Special interests/knowledge relevant to research/investigative journalism: Huge true crime fan!

Other skills/hobbies: Football, reading, cooking

I think I will be able to support my fellow students with:

I love organizing things, so I hope to help my fellow students in getting things structured.
I’m sure I can help in anything related to Social Media due to my work experience.

LinkedIn:
Saimah Jiwa

Contact details (preferred):

Phone: +4915737523919
E-Mail: saimah.jiwa@gmail.com
Instagram: @saimahlicious