Godwin Okine
Accra
Summary
Veteran Managing Editor with 7 years experience overseeing publication of one of Ghana's most successful blogs. Specializes in unifying remote contributors behind singular editorial brand identities. Polished wordsmith, successful writing, editing and proofreading efficiency. High level of proficiency in producing online content. Effective at time management and multitasking in deadline-driven environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Editor
GhanaCelebrities.Com
06.2014 - Current
- GhanaCelebrities.Com Management level | Managing Editor.
- Coordinated content and topics with Founding Editor.
- Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication.
- Hired, trained, and provided daily direction for employees.
- Edited long and short-form content, specializing in showbiz but with additional content on politics, social issues, religion etc
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
Media Analyst
National Media Commission
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into reports.
- Handled operations and maintenance of high tech monitoring equipment.
- Analyzed news content and converted into raw data based on company guidelines.
Trainee Reporter
AIPS Media
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Researched and produced daily news reports on 2014 African Youth Games
- Interviewed resource persons on specific topics.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
- Conducted live interviews to obtain information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Ghana Institute Of Journalism
Accra, Ghana05.2014
Skills
- Copywriting and editing
- Staff leadership and supervision
- Proofreading
- Content Planning
- Mastery of English grammar
- Blogging
- Interviewing
Timeline
Media Analyst
National Media Commission
09.2014 - 08.2017
Managing Editor
GhanaCelebrities.Com
06.2014 - Current
Trainee Reporter
AIPS Media
05.2014 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Ghana Institute Of Journalism
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