Rhesa Rebekah Reyes-Kang
Journalism. Communications. Media Campaign Management.
Taguig City,Metro Manila
Summary
Reporter for TV, Radio and Digital platforms with more than 10 years of experience in television networks in the Philippines. Producer of Internationally Awarded Documentaries. Published several in-depth investigative stories for public and government awareness and action. Experienced Media Campaign Manager for Digital ads.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
News Reporter
ABS-CBN Corporation
Quezon City
12.2017 - 04.2021
- Reporter for all channels and platforms of ABS-CBN: Channel 2, DZMM Teleradyo, ANC, news.ABS-CBN.com
- Piloted Digital News Reporting for ABS-CBN during 2019 National Elections.
- Reported breaking news and released content through traditional and digital media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Authored special reports for ABS-CBN News Digital. (https://news.abs-cbn.com/specials/wanted-surrogate-mothers.)
- Trained junior reporters on compelling breaking news stories, style guidelines and organization procedures.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with individuals in government, public relations field through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Managed all aspects of content production, script writing and editing for television, radio and digital broadcast.
Media Campaign Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions (Google)
Taguig CIty
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed 5 to 10 media advertising campaigns daily of different high-end brands in the EMEA Region for the world's top video sharing platform.
- Provided accurate inventory forecasts based on research and budget study that served as basis for client's ad placement decision.
- Oversaw client's ad creation & created campaign creatives whenever requested.
- Cultivated cordial relationships with multi-cultural sales managers, brand executives from different countries and ensured that all needs are met in timely manner.
- Ensured smooth end-to-end processes for brands from ad creation to post mortem performance reporting backed by statistics.
Senior TV News Correspondent
GMA Network, Inc
Quezon City
03.2012 - 08.2016
- Reported on human interest stories and political news for local and international release.
- Served in several special coverages such as National Elections 2013 & 2016.
- Covered several calamities and disasters such as Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) and Typhoon Ondoy.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional leadership for the news team on a daily basis to ensure safety, efficiency, and accuracy during news gathering.
- Reference: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/reporters/100/isayreyes/
Segment Producer / Program Researcher
GMA Network, Inc
Quezon City
05.2009 - 03.2012
- Researcher and producer for award winning Philippine shows such as Imbestigador, Wish Ko Lang, and Investigative Documentaries for GMA-7 and GMA News TV.
- Produced in-depth stories which exposed corruption within different sectors of government.
- Released special reports including investigating Presidential appointees during the Aquino administration in year 2010 as well as social issues such as drugs and cyber pornography in children.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
Post Production Assistant
GMA Network Inc.
Quezon City
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Assisted in repurposing of entertainment and news programs for overseas airing in GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV.
Education
Bachelor of Communication - Media Production
Assumption College
01.2004 - 01.2008
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Assumption Antipolo
01.2000 - 01.2004
Skills
Journalism - News Writing
Campaign Management
Communication & Public Relations
Community Relations
Timeline
News Reporter
ABS-CBN Corporation
12.2017 - 04.2021
Media Campaign Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions (Google)
01.2017 - 12.2017
Senior TV News Correspondent
GMA Network, Inc
03.2012 - 08.2016
Segment Producer / Program Researcher
GMA Network, Inc
05.2009 - 03.2012
Post Production Assistant
GMA Network Inc.
08.2008 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Communication - Media Production
Assumption College
01.2004 - 01.2008
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Assumption Antipolo
01.2000 - 01.2004