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MICHAEL MYSONE AKROFI
Koforidua
Summary
Broadcast journalist dedicated to public interest journalism and press freedom, with a strong focus on marginalized communities. Experience includes leading grassroots campaigns that successfully influenced local policies and improved safety standards in regional schools. Ready to leverage unique West African media perspectives to contribute to the International Visitor Leadership Program.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Nsroma Gh Company LTD
05.2025 - Current
- Manager of private of business entity.
News Correspondent
Despite Media-Ghana
11.2011 - Current
- Conducting Interviews with witnesses and sources.
- Writing and presenting news reports.
- Providing accurate and timely information to the public.
- Reporting from the scene of events.
- Peace FM/UTV
Dep. Programs Manager
Eastern FM - Koforidua
Koforidua
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managing daily operations.
- Supervising and coaching talent.
- Content strategy and execution.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance.
News Caster
Eastern FM - Koforidua
Koforidua
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Presented news segments on air during scheduled broadcasts, engaging viewers with timely information.
- Wrote and edited reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy in news coverage.
- Directed live shows, coordinating on-air talent and production crew to ensure seamless execution.
- Acted as spokesperson for the network at public events and media engagements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua, Eastern Region06-2026
Certificate - Disability Studies and Sign language
Knustford University College-Accra
01-2015
Diploma - Employee relations
Institute of Commercial Management-UK
01-2011
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Research analysis
- Team leadership
- Content creation
- Effective communication
Work History
Despite Media-Ghana (Peace FM/UTV), News Correspondent, Journalist, 11/01/11, Current, Conducting Interviews with witnesses and sources., Writing and presenting news reports., Providing accurate and timely information to the public., Reporting from the scene of events., Nsroma Gh Company LTD, Chief Executive Officer, Private Business Entrepreneur, 05/08/25, Current, Manager of private business entity., Dep. Programs Manager, Eastern FM - Koforidua, 01/01/10, 01/01/11, Managing daily operations., Supervising and coaching talent., Content strategy and execution., Ensuring regulatory compliance., News Caster, Eastern FM - Koforidua, 01/01/09, 01/01/10, Presenting news., Guiding live shows., Writing and editing reports., Representing the network.
Citizenship
Ghanaian
Professional Accomplishments
News Report, Rainstorm Destroys Houses Causes Havoc At Asaman Tamfoe - Report (Micheal Akrofi) | Peace FM Online | Despite Media, Michael Akrofi, Rainstorm Destroys Houses Causes Havoc At Asaman Tamfoe - Report (Micheal Akrofi) | Peace FM Online | Despite Media, 04/28/25, https://www.peacefmonline.com/videos/112025-rainstorm-destroys-houses-causes-havoc-at-asaman-tamfoe-report-micheal-akrofi, Video Report, Middle Aged Man Murdered By Unknown Assailants In The Eastern Region, Michael Akrofi, https://www.peacefmonline.com/videos/107976-middle-aged-man-murdered-by-unknown-assailants-in-the-eastern-region-report-micheal-akrofi, 01/24/25, Ghana Journalist Association, 2018, Present, Member in good standing
Full Name
MICHAEL, Mysone, AKROFI
Languages
Akuapem, Akan (Twi), not applicable
References
Prince Obimpe
UTV News Editor
Email:Princeobimpeh1@gmail.com
Contact: +233 24 446 5530
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Nsroma Gh Company LTD
05.2025 - Current
News Correspondent
Despite Media-Ghana
11.2011 - Current
Dep. Programs Manager
Eastern FM - Koforidua
01.2010 - 01.2011
News Caster
Eastern FM - Koforidua
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Koforidua Technical University
Certificate - Disability Studies and Sign language
Knustford University College-Accra
Diploma - Employee relations
Institute of Commercial Management-UK