CHAD KIBUKA
Basildon,Essex
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate Price Reporter
S&P Global Commodity Insights
London
2024.02 - 2025.09
- Having started out as a Trainee Market Reporter before being promoted to an Associate Reporter, my job is to boost the transparency of commodity markets often opaque markets.
- To that end, I monitor market trends and price movements by keeping in constant communication with market participants to gather the latest market insights and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the reported prices.
- I contact sellers, producers, traders and other stakeholders to understand market dynamics, such as supply, demand, and influencing factors like domestic and geopolitical events or seasonal changes.
- All this must be done whilst keeping in line with strict regulatory standards and internal guidelines.
- With the information received, I compile stories reporting on market trends and price movements to provide insights into pricing dynamics.
- I have been trained up on multiple markets but day-to-day, aid the lead reporter in covering the India scrap market, for which S&P holds a benchmark for.
- Promoted to Associate Reporter from Trainee Market Reporter at S&P Global, highlighting my good performance.
Media Monitoring Executive
Hanbury Strategy
London
2022.04 - 2024.02
- I was responsible for delivering high-quality daily reporting on political and media developments to clients across a range of sectors.
- I was involved in monitoring a broad mix of print, broadcast, online, and social media sources, as well as tracking parliamentary activity to produce sharp, accurate summaries of complex news stories and political shifts, tailored to client needs and often under tight deadlines
- I produced sharp, accurate summaries of complex news stories and political shifts, tailored to client needs and often under tight deadlines.
- As a key member of the Media Monitoring Unit, I developed expertise in using industry tools such as Meltwater and contributed to shaping the agency's approach to real-time intelligence and strategic communications support.
PR & Communications Assistant
Champion Communications ltd
London
2021.09 - 2022.03
- Drafted press releases, social media content, and internal comms in support of technology-focused clients
- Assisted with campaign prep, research, and maintaining journalist engagement lists
- Supported account managers with interview preparation materials, press briefing materials, and reporting
- Generated more online activity through more efficient scheduling and in-app messaging services
- Helped secure media coverage or mention by proactively following up with reporters and parliamentary officials
- Improved briefing preparation time through standardising materials or improving formatting
Enrolment Assistant
Waltham Forest College
Walthamstow, Waltham Forest
2021.07 - 2021.09
- Provided frontline support to applicants during peak enrolment
- Balanced data entry and advisory roles to meet service needs
- Resolved queries efficiently while maintaining empathy and process accuracy
Education
Master of Arts - Global Media and Digital Cultures
SOAS University of London
London 2025.09 -
Level 5 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism - Journalism
PA Media Academy
London 2024.02 - 2025.05
A Level - History, Politics, Business
Sherborne Senior School
Doha, Qatar 2020.01 - 2021.01
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship building
- Analytical reporting and market intelligence
- Prioritisation and time management
- Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Adaptability across dynamic environments
- High attention to detail in regulated settings
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Timeline
Master of Arts - Global Media and Digital Cultures
SOAS University of London
2025.09 -
Associate Price Reporter
S&P Global Commodity Insights
2024.02 - 2025.09
Level 5 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism - Journalism
PA Media Academy
2024.02 - 2025.05
Media Monitoring Executive
Hanbury Strategy
2022.04 - 2024.02
PR & Communications Assistant
Champion Communications ltd
2021.09 - 2022.03
Enrolment Assistant
Waltham Forest College
2021.07 - 2021.09
A Level - History, Politics, Business
Sherborne Senior School
2020.01 - 2021.01