Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Hobbies
Professional Reference
Timeline
Volunteer
NANA AKUA A. MENSAH-ABORAMPAH

NANA AKUA A. MENSAH-ABORAMPAH

Accra

Summary

Award-winning Broadcast Journalist with over Ten(10) years of expertise in producing, reporting and presenting. Consistently creating engaging of-the-moment content to drive news on all Media platforms . Background includes radio and television reporting. Familiar with local areas, people and issues. Seeking a managerial position to utilize and expand knowledge and to gain valuable experience in an organization that promotes personal growth and professional advancement

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Business Editor

Media General Ghana Limited
01.2017 - Current
  • Worked with over 50 reporters to assess stories and improve quality of work
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers
  • Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain stories
  • Wrote headlines and summaries for each stories
  • Production of Business Bulletins on all news platforms
  • Monitored breaking news and assigned coverage
  • Assigned stories, led content development meetings and reviewed completed stories
  • Promoted articles through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
  • Determined whether reports was ready for publication and approved final versions.

Broadcast Journalist

FM RADIO
09.2016 - Current
  • News reporting ( News, Features & Documentaries)
  • TV News Anchoring
  • Producing five bulletins per day for radio and Television
  • Co- Producer ( Business Focus/Time with Captains)
  • Liaised with presenters and producers to provide timely, in-depth coverage of news content
  • Collated, scripted and read live news bulletins for breaking new items, making sure reports were accurate and legally sound
  • Produced detailed feature packages for news production, working autonomously to research, record and edit all elements.

Radio News Anchoring
09.2016 - Current
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers
  • Built productive relationships with writers, editors and other professionals in order to successfully produce news bulletins
  • Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain stories
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Broadcast Journalist

Media General Ghana Limited
08.2011 - Current
  • News reporting ( News, Features & Documentaries) .TV News Anchoring
  • Producer .Co- Produced ( Business Focus/Time with Captains)
  • Radio News Anchoring

Head, Business Desk

TV3 NETWORK, KANDA
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Worked with reporters to assess stories and improve quality of work
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers
  • Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain stories
  • Wrote headlines and summaries for each stories
  • Production of Business Bulletins on all news platforms

Head of Business Desk

01.2016 - 01.2017

TV News Presenter, KENCITY MEDIA LTD
09.2009 - 07.2011
  • Researched guests to develop profile and identify interesting questions
  • Developed planned and improvised commentary on current events
  • Read pre-scripted bulletins and prompts to deliver accurate news within allotted times
  • Interpreted weather modelling data and gave accurate information to audience about upcoming changes
  • Prepared materials and delivered polished advertisements for upcoming segments or paid sponsors
  • Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting
  • Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases
  • Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.

Broadcast Journalist/Presenter

Kencity Media Limited
11.2008 - 08.2009
  • Presenter
  • Sound (Cool edit) &Video Editing
  • Reporting
  • News anchoring
  • Programme Host (Business Net)

Reporter

Kencity Media
09.2008 - 10.2008
  • Madina, Accra v, Accra, Reporting on social and environmental issues
  • News Directing, Voice Recording
  • GIJTV (GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM TELEVISION

Education

M.A - Public Relations

INSTITUTE oF PUBLIC RELATIONS GHANA
01.2022

Masters In Public Relations - Public Relations

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
Accra
09.2018

Bachelor of Arts : Degree - Business Studies

Wisconsin International University of Ghana
Legon ,Accra
06.2012

Diploma of Higher Education - Communication Studies

Ghana Institute of Journalism
10.2018

Senior High School Certificate - General Arts

Krobo Girls Senior High School
Odumase Krobo, Eastern Region
08.2005

Basic Education Certificate : Basic Education -

ST. ANDREWS J.S.S; PRESEC
Legon
07.2002

Skills

  • CORE SKILLS & STRENGTHS
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • Commitment to increasing efficiencies and enabling positive working relationships between internal and external staff
  • Excellent communication skills developed through dealing with wide range of people through work experience via various avenues
  • Computer Literate (Microsoft Office Suite 2007 & 2010 , Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power point and internet)
  • Interview techniques
  • Editorial expertise

Accomplishments

  • Adjudged as one of the top 10 business journalist in Ghana in 2022 through continuous reports in the business space with specialization in Brand Promotion and support with the development of start up Companies.
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members..
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of a business flagship Programme, Time with Captains of industry and organizing Fairs
  • Documented and resolved production of news programmes and documentaries which led to drawing government’s attention on some challenege of Sme’s sector.
  • ● Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain stories and Leads.
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers, Assigned stories, led content development meetings and reviewed completed stories.
  • Moderation and Mcing

Additional Information

  • PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS , Moderating Corporate Events Brands Promotion and support to Startup Brands Mentoring: Especially women ,to report in male dominated fields leading them to head Corporate Organizations .
  • Top Ten Business Journalist in Ghana Award, 2022 .
  • Radio Newscaster of the Year, 2020 ( National Communication Awards)
  • Three-time nominee of the Radio and television Presenters awards- 2016 ,2017 & 2020
  • Regular Announcer at The Makers House Chapel International Accra
  • Acquired Certificate of Honor from Wisconsin International University College
  • Acquired significant leadership skills as a Sports prefect at Krobo Girls' Senior High School

Affiliations

Institute of Public Relations Ghana

Women in PR Ghana-WIPR

Alliance for women in Media

Ghana Journalists Association Ghana

Certification

Associate Memeber of IPR Ghana Certificate

Masters Degree in Public Relations

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Studies

Diploma in Communication Studies

Media Training Workshop on Monetary Policy-June 2022

IMF Financial Reporting Workshop-June 2015

Certificate for participation in Export Marketing Fundamentals-Ghana Export Promotion Council,Feburary 2012

Ceriticate of Honour Student, WIUC,November 2010

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Twi
Advanced (C1)
French
Beginner (A1)

Hobbies

Singing, Dancing, Reading, Watching movies and Networking

Professional Reference

Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye.

Snr. Lecturer, UPSA Graduate School.

Lead Pastor, TMH.

Email: dr.bnmichael@yahoo.com



Godwin Avernorgbor

Director of Communications

Melcom Ghana

+233 243677458.


Sandra Amarquaye

Communications Manager

Karpower

+233 24 671 1892

Timeline

Deputy Business Editor

Media General Ghana Limited
01.2017 - Current

Broadcast Journalist

FM RADIO
09.2016 - Current

Radio News Anchoring
09.2016 - Current

Head, Business Desk

TV3 NETWORK, KANDA
01.2016 - 12.2017

Head of Business Desk

01.2016 - 01.2017

Broadcast Journalist

Media General Ghana Limited
08.2011 - Current

TV News Presenter, KENCITY MEDIA LTD
09.2009 - 07.2011

Broadcast Journalist/Presenter

Kencity Media Limited
11.2008 - 08.2009

Reporter

Kencity Media
09.2008 - 10.2008

M.A - Public Relations

INSTITUTE oF PUBLIC RELATIONS GHANA

Masters In Public Relations - Public Relations

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH

Bachelor of Arts : Degree - Business Studies

Wisconsin International University of Ghana

Diploma of Higher Education - Communication Studies

Ghana Institute of Journalism

Senior High School Certificate - General Arts

Krobo Girls Senior High School

Basic Education Certificate : Basic Education -

ST. ANDREWS J.S.S; PRESEC

Associate Memeber of IPR Ghana Certificate

Masters Degree in Public Relations

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Studies

Diploma in Communication Studies

Media Training Workshop on Monetary Policy-June 2022

IMF Financial Reporting Workshop-June 2015

Certificate for participation in Export Marketing Fundamentals-Ghana Export Promotion Council,Feburary 2012

Ceriticate of Honour Student, WIUC,November 2010

NANA AKUA A. MENSAH-ABORAMPAH