CARLOS A. L. CALONY
TEMA
Summary
Dynamic journalist and effective communicator with extensive experience at Multimedia Ghana Limited in TV broadcasting and critical analysis. Successfully led editorial teams to produce high-impact documentaries while enhancing audience engagement through compelling storytelling. Demonstrated expertise in improvisation and video editing, ensuring both factual accuracy and captivating content delivery. Committed to leveraging skills to drive innovative media projects that resonate with diverse audiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
News Anchor, Program Host, Reporter, Voice Overs, Documentaries and features
Joy News, Multimedia Ghana Limited
05.2023 - Current
- Actively contributed to editorial meetings, generating ideas for bulletins and shows.
- Additionally, I produced feature stories and documentaries for radio, online platforms, and TV.
- Links: https://youtu.be/IB-PXroqtAk, https://fb.watch/vL85i1Lfh1/
- Developed story ideas and pitched them to the producers.
- Conducted interviews with newsmakers and wrote scripts for broadcast.
- Attended press conferences and provided live coverage of breaking news stories.
- Edited video footage for inclusion in broadcasts.
- Worked with reporters to ensure accuracy of news content prior to broadcast.
- Monitored local, national, and international events via internet resources and other media outlets.
Deputy News Editor, News Anchor, Parliamentary Correspondent
MX24-TV
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed concepts for the show.
- I led editorial meetings.
- Led the editorial team for pre- and post-productions.
- Hosted countless shows and news bulletins.
Freelance Reporter
Citi FM
Tema
02.2015 - 01.2021
- Assisted the Tema Regional Correspondent in identifying and reporting on critical health and social issues, including producing features and documentaries.
- Produced countless features and documentaries.
- Conducted interviews with key figures and sources to obtain information for stories.
- Researched, wrote, edited and proofread news articles for accuracy and clarity.
- Gathered facts from multiple sources to complete investigative reports.
Education
Certification in Multi-Domain Operations and Future Wars -
Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College
01.2024
Master of Arts - Public Relations with Marketing
University of Media, Arts and Communication
08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies (Journalism)
Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ)
09.2022
Diploma - Communication Studies
Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ)
09.2020
Diploma - Applied Computer Hardware and Networking
Socio Economic Development Center
Tema, Ghana02.2001
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSCE) -
Sogakofe Senior Secondary School
12.1999
Skills
- Teleprompter use
- Improvisation
- TV broadcasting
- AP style expert
- Fact-checking
- Field reporting
- Critical thinking
- Story pitching
- Audience engagement
- Video editing
- Deadline oriented
Accomplishments
- Host of Joy News Prime on TV for nearly two years.
- Host of major news bulletin on MX24-TV for almost two years.
- Produced multiple features on critical health and environmental issues.
- 2022 BBC Komla Dumor Award Shortlist.
- 2022 Overall Best Journalism Student at UniMAC.
Languages
- English
- Ewe
- Twi
- Ga-Dangme
References
- Prof. Jonathan CB Dakubo, Associate professor of surgery UGMS, +233 244 832 846, jdakubo@yahoo.com
- Mr. Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin, +233 244 669 898, info@ghanet.net
- Mr. Desmond Lamptey, Lecturer, UniMAC, +233 244 880 226
Personal Information
Title: Health Journalist - PR Professional - TV/Agriculturalist - Digital Content Producer
Timeline
News Anchor, Program Host, Reporter, Voice Overs, Documentaries and features
Joy News, Multimedia Ghana Limited
05.2023 - Current
Deputy News Editor, News Anchor, Parliamentary Correspondent
MX24-TV
03.2022 - 04.2023
Freelance Reporter
Citi FM
02.2015 - 01.2021
Certification in Multi-Domain Operations and Future Wars -
Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College
Master of Arts - Public Relations with Marketing
University of Media, Arts and Communication
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies (Journalism)
Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ)
Diploma - Communication Studies
Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ)
Diploma - Applied Computer Hardware and Networking
Socio Economic Development Center
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSCE) -
Sogakofe Senior Secondary School
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