Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer roles
Languages
References
Timeline
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Kenneth Egbelughe

Kenneth Egbelughe

Regina,SK

Summary

Accomplished Media/PR Consultant and senior News Manager with a proven track record at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Al-les Communications Limited. Enhances client operations and boosts viewership through innovative strategies. Skilled in client engagement, project leadership, and transforming challenges into solutions. Achieved significant business growth and improved customer relationships. Reliable Manager with a strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to exceed company expectations. Exceptional at building productive working relationships. Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, News and Current Affairs

The Nigerian Television Authority
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2021 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance
  • Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments
  • Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality
  • Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area
  • Streamlined program delivery as per changing industry patterns, input from viewership and guidance by management
  • Developed new program and feature ideas for station
  • Developed and implemented new media programming strategy that increased viewership
  • Negotiated and managed contracts with several media outlets to secure new content
  • Determined broadcast requirements to plan event coverage and regular programming
  • Prepared tape for broadcasting by completing final editing
  • Oversaw crisis management efforts during breaking news events, coordinating rapid response plans while maintaining accuracy in reporting details
  • Championed diversity initiatives within the newsroom, promoting inclusive hiring practices and increasing representation among staff members
  • Implemented comprehensive training programs for new hires, improving their onboarding experience and accelerating their integration into the team
  • Enhanced newsroom efficiency by streamlining editorial processes and implementing new digital tools
  • Maintained high ethical standards within the newsroom by reinforcing adherence to journalistic principles and integrity guidelines among team members
  • Collaborated with reporters, editors, and producers to ensure timely delivery of accurate news stories.

Media and PR Consultant

American Society of Safety Engineers (Nigeria chapter)
01.2014 - 01.2024
  • Worked with clients to develop customized plans to reach their target audiences through various media channels, such as prints, broadcast and digital media
  • Developed, implemented, managed and evaluated the corporately Social Media Program, ensured that social media message was consistent with media key messages of clients
  • Helped clients manage their public image and respond to media coverage, crisis situations, or negative publicity in strategic and effective approach
  • Acted as the corporate spokesperson for clients
  • Assisted clients to determine the most effective manner to allocate their advertising budget and negotiated media placement to maximize impact
  • Advised clients to create compelling and engaging content for different media platforms and helped them distribute it effectively to reach their desired audience
  • Wrote and edited other communications materials for clients.

Assistant Manager, News and Current Affairs

The Nigerian Television Authority
01.2009 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for the creation, editing, and scheduling of news content, while ensuring accuracy, relevance, and timeliness of news stories
  • Collaborated with journalists and reporters to develop compelling stories
  • Managed a team of journalists, reporters, and support staff
  • Led and assisted with developing strategies to improve member relations and internal employee engagement, managed programs, events, and initiatives to help achieve the co-operative's business
  • Assisted in the development of the Annual Business Plan, including developing content, internal communications strategies, brochures and other communication materials
  • Helped in budget planning and resource allocation for news coverage
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth workflow
  • Liaised with external stakeholders such as government agencies, NGOs, and experts for news coverage
  • Worked in collaboration with human Resources to recruit a competent and diverse team, ensures resources are in place to meet short and long- term business requirements and deliver exceptional customer/member value
  • Enforced editorial policies, ethical guidelines, and journalistic standards
  • Provided training and development opportunities for team members.

Education

Certificate - Communications Strategy

Avente Institute of Communica
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2021

Leadership and Management

WorldChicago
Chicago, Illinois USA
10-2018

Certificate in Film Production -

NTA College, Jos
Plateau, Nigeria
04-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of Jos
Plateau, Nigeria
07-1997

Some College (No Degree) - Political Reporting

US Consulate
Lagos, Nigeria

Skills

  • Understanding of corporate communications policies and procedures
  • Keen eye for spotting and flagging errors
  • Tackling complex problems and providing solutions
  • Comprehensive insight and regard for divergent perspectives
  • Collaborative and results-driven
  • Advanced critical thinking capabilities
  • Ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and support others
  • In-depth knowledge of global media landscapes
  • Developing media/public relations and social media strategies
  • Organizational acumen and time management
  • Articulate communication
  • Fostering and sustaining long-term, strategic client relationships

Accomplishments

  • Achieved policy changes and public awareness through effectively helping with exposing corrupt, misconduct and wrongdoing.
  • Supervised team of 12 staff members.
  • Took on leadership responsibilities within the newsroom to guide and mentored junior reporters, contributed to editorial decisions and helped shaped the over all development in the newsroom.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development and implementation of social media regulation.
  • Successfully completed leadership development training organized by WorldChicago, USA.
  • Played key role in developing policies to regulate the social media space, ensuring responsible usage and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Received accolades from professional organizations and industry experts for outstanding reporting, storytelling and investigating work.

Volunteer roles

Mosaic African Pavilion, 2024-05-01, 2024-06-30

Provided media assistance for the African pavilion, Handled customers ticket inquires and transactions in person and online.

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager, News and Current Affairs

The Nigerian Television Authority
01.2021 - 03.2024

Media and PR Consultant

American Society of Safety Engineers (Nigeria chapter)
01.2014 - 01.2024

Assistant Manager, News and Current Affairs

The Nigerian Television Authority
01.2009 - 01.2021

Certificate - Communications Strategy

Avente Institute of Communica

Leadership and Management

WorldChicago

Certificate in Film Production -

NTA College, Jos

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of Jos

Some College (No Degree) - Political Reporting

US Consulate

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