Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Worksamples
Attributes
Awards and Accomplishments
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Fred Duhoe

Accra

Summary

For the past seven years, I've immersed myself in the world of journalism, honing skills and embracing every aspect of the craft. From news gathering, reporting and documentary production to video editing and captivating content creation. Create news that grabs attention, fuels digital readership, and dominates television screens. With expertise in utilizing digital tools, bring stories to life through smart, visually stunning audio-visual content. Journalism is passion, and thrive on delivering news that leaves a lasting impact. Currently pursuing IT engineering to diversify skill set. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Broadcast Journalist

Omni Media - Citinews
09.2021 - Current
  • Produced over 60 features and documentaries
  • Filed over 100 compelling reports
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Reporter

Ghana Business News (ghanabusinessnews.com)
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Gathering and writing news articles for publication

Senior Broadcast Journalist

The Multimedia Group Ltd. Ghana
02.2019 - 10.2020
  • Edited over 100 news videos reports
  • Meticulously compiled scripts and delivered business news reports, ensuring accuracy
  • Conducted high-level interviews with renowned figures like the UN country representative, former UK High Commissioner Ian Walker, and Australia High Commissioner Gregory Andrews
  • Television and radio news production
  • Created innovative content on economy, politics, international relations, tourism, and agribusiness
  • Leveraged smart technology, seamlessly delivered captivating news content for TV, radio, and social media news bulletins.

News Editor

Global FM
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Edited news scripts daily and monitored about five news channels
  • Evaluated news bulletins
  • Ensured news meets ethical standards
  • Assigned news five reporters

Professional Teacher

Ghana Education Service (G.E.S)
09.2010 - 07.2015
  • Taught ICT and compulsory subjects, crafted impactful learning materials for primary 4 pupils.
  • Nurtured values and disciplined about 200 pupils while assessing students' progress.
  • Marked class exercises of 60 pupils
  • Meticulously maintained records, generated performance reports, and offered guidance and counseling.

Technical Trainer

Electoral Commission, Ghana
10.2012 - 01.2015
  • Trained 150 officers of the Electoral Commission
  • Created database for Electoral Commission staff in registering eligible voters
  • Trained staff on election laws for successful operations
  • Provided technical expertise in maintained and optimized over 60 biometric gadgets

Education

Degree Communications (Public Relations) -

Ghana Institute of Journalism
Accra, Ghana
01.2017

Diploma in Basic Education -

St. Francis College of Education
Hohoe, Volta Region
01.2010

Skills

  • DevOps Eng
  • Video editing with Adobe Premiere and Edius 7
  • Social media management
  • Drone piloting
  • Communication
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Storytelling
  • News reporting
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking

Languages

Proficient in spoken and written English
Ewe
Twi

Worksamples

  • Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5a3MrVPE5o&t=8s
  • Https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/world-55231330
  • Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSPrJoi64Sg&t=56s

Attributes

  • Honesty
  • Dedicated
  • Resilient
  • Multitasking
  • Adventurous

Awards and Accomplishments

  • UNRISD Media competition, Top 10 finalist, April, 2023
  • IOM UN Migration Reporting competition, First Prize winner, Aug, 2022
  • Bloomberg Media Africa Initiative Fellow, Certificate, March, 2019
  • Lift Us Foundation, Founder, 2019-Present
  • Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Professional Member, 2017-Present
  • Ghana Journalists Association Awards V/R, Best Reporter (Agriculture), 2017/2019

Timeline

Senior Broadcast Journalist

Omni Media - Citinews
09.2021 - Current

Reporter

Ghana Business News (ghanabusinessnews.com)
10.2020 - 09.2021

Senior Broadcast Journalist

The Multimedia Group Ltd. Ghana
02.2019 - 10.2020

News Editor

Global FM
01.2017 - 01.2018

Technical Trainer

Electoral Commission, Ghana
10.2012 - 01.2015

Professional Teacher

Ghana Education Service (G.E.S)
09.2010 - 07.2015

Degree Communications (Public Relations) -

Ghana Institute of Journalism

Diploma in Basic Education -

St. Francis College of Education
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