An efficient and responsible communications specialist, capable of thriving in all the sectors under Communications. (Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing and Advertising). Also, passionate and motivated with a drive for excellence with years' experience in the sectors under Communications, especially in Journalism.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalist
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
Accra
08.2015 - Current
Company Overview: State broadcaster providing news and information across multiple platforms.
Pursued and developed stories independently, covering broad range of topics.
Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels, maximising visibility.
Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations.
Organised material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media, creating engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure proper presentation.
Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, such as Radio and online publication (gbcghanaonline.com)
State broadcaster providing news and information across multiple platforms.
Office Assistant
Aquasafe Watercare Limited
Accra
06.2011 - 07.2013
Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.
Managed daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating customer and performance data reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
Sorted and distributed business correspondence to correct department or staff member.
Education
MA - Development Communication
Ghana Institute of Journalism
Ghana Institute of Journalism
05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies (Journalism option)
Ghana Institute of Journalism
Accra
08.2018
Diploma - Communication Studies
Ghana Institute of Journalism
Accra
05.2015
Skills
Public opinion collation and interpretation
Story development skill
Media operations knowledge
Editing and review
Content creation for digital media
Marketing and advertising strategies
Articulate communications
Marketing communications expertise
Undertaking research studies of specific topics
Writing editorials
Features writing
General clerical/administrative work
References
Mr. Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo, Chairman of the National Media Commission, 0244314767/0509839844, yayeboafoh@gmail.com
Mr. Titus Teye Kitcher, Former Head of Radio News-Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Lecturer, Wisconsin International University College, Ghana, 0242551617
Dr. Collins Adu-Bempah Brobbey, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research-Ghana Institute of Journalism, 0243329438, cabbrobbey@gmail.com
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/01/91
Nationality: Ghanaian
Marital Status: single
Work Samples
Ghana needs to pay attention to economic benefits available within diaspora- Ayorkor Botchwey, https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/ghana-needs-to-pay-attention-to-economic-benefits-available-within-diaspora-ayorkor-botchway/2020/
EC to engage first time voters on electoral activities & violence, https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/uncategorized/ec-to-commence-engagement-with-first-time-voters-on-electoral-activities-violence/2020/
Confirmed cases of sex for grades in Accra Technical University, https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/confirmed-cases-of-sex-for-grades-in-accra-technical-university/2019/
Study how state broadcaster can benefit from new technologies- Professor Karikari, https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/study-how-state-broadcaster-can-benefit-from-new-technologies-professor-karikari/2019/
Gender Minister unhappy with politicisation of protection of children from abuse, https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/gender-minister-unhappy-with-politicisation-of-protection-of-children-from-abuse/2019/
Ashaiman Assembly claims improvement in open defecation despite evidence suggesting otherwise, https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/ashaiman-assembly-claims-improvement-in-open-defecation-despite-evidence-suggesting-otherwise/2019/
Timeline
Journalist
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
08.2015 - Current
Office Assistant
Aquasafe Watercare Limited
06.2011 - 07.2013
MA - Development Communication
Ghana Institute of Journalism
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies (Journalism option)
Co-host for Metropolitan Drive(internship) at Ghana Broadcasting CorporationCo-host for Metropolitan Drive(internship) at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation