Ela Macabutas

• Assist in PR and Comms information management, production, and content/brand monitoring for Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - Special Area for Agricultural Development (BFAR SAAD) National Program Management Support Office (NPMSO), as well as the Regional Program Management Support Offices (RPMSOs) and Provincial Program Management Support Offices (PPMSOs) matters.
• Wrote speeches and press releases targeting different groups and topics.
• Established strong relationships with external partners through effective communication and information exchange strategies.
• Developed comprehensive training materials to educate staff on information management best practices.
• Maintained social media account.
• Assist in developing and cascading PRDC-related policies and activities to the RPMSOs and PPMSOs.
• Assist the Editor-in-Chief in the production of the BFAR-SAAD Program's press releases, monthly newsletter, SAADvocacy, SAADventures, Annual Report, and compendium, to promote government transparency and accountability.
• Assist the Editor-in-Chief and Layout Artist in the production of IEC materials.
• Assist in creating/drafting a strategic development communication plan that advances the SAAD Program’s identity and increases its visibility.
• Assist in creating event marketing materials and other marketing collaterals.
• Assist in the monitoring and management of the NPMSO Facebook page and take necessary actions.
• Provides assistance covering (photo/video documentation, news articles, press releases, multimedia updates) for BFAR-SAAD events.
• Assist in the consolidation of the scheduled monthly PR submissions of regional information officers.
• Perform other related functions as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Served as intern leader for the group assigned at RMN Tacloban station.
• Transcribed live interviews.
• Wrote and transcribed news articles for station postings.
• Edited video outputs on trending topics:
• Engaged in photography, graphic design and video content creation.

- Pulso han Masa: Public opinion on former President Duterte’s ICC detention

- Electricity shortage in Tacloban City

- Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot: Street comedy skit

• Worked as videographer for radio broadcasters during Facebook Live sessions.
• Delivered local news for Balitang Lokal.
• Participated as narrator for the radio drama segment of RMN.
• Performed voice acting for radio spots/ advertisement.