A selection of my work and practical experience across media, journalism, research, digital communication, public-facing communication and environmental storytelling.
Academic Publication Note: Some earlier academic research and media archives were published under my former name, Mary Paghamini Soroaye. My current professional and legal name is Mary Paghamini James.
My early media experience was built through practical work in radio, where I developed experience in news presentation, programme content, interviews, live audience interaction and broadcast research.
Archived radio broadcast recording and content presentation clip.
My research work explores questions at the intersection of mass communication, digital media, emerging technologies and environmental issues.
Co-authored research examining the influence of artificial intelligence and algorithms on journalism and news content.
View PublicationPublished research examining the relationship between climate change advocacy on TikTok and users' knowledge, attitudes and adaptation practices.
View PublicationI am interested in communicating environmental issues through stories that connect broader climate realities with people, communities and lived experiences.
My work and research also examine how digital platforms, algorithms and emerging technologies are changing the way information is produced, distributed and understood.
Through academic inquiry, I examine the structural changes brought by artificial intelligence to newsrooms, social media platforms and public information flows. This research provides a framework for understanding contemporary digital audience engagement without overstating technical execution beyond analytical bounds.
Read the AI Journalism StudyMy professional experience has also involved communicating directly with different audiences, responding to enquiries, gathering information, resolving issues and adapting communication to different needs.
Hands-on practice managing multi-channel communications in high-volume settings across multiple digital touchpoints.
Direct public communication via radio broadcasts, engaging diverse demographics respectfully and effectively in real time.
My experience in education has strengthened my ability to explain ideas clearly, engage different audiences and communicate information in an accessible way.
These are selected examples of my work and professional experience. I am continually developing my portfolio across communications, media, research, digital communication and environmental storytelling.
