Emmanuel Ukpo Onwuka

EMMANUEL ONWUKA JOURNALIST MOBILE:- WEBSITE:www.parallelnewstv.com.ng EMAIL-Seasoned journalist with an interest in public health and humanitarian activities. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation, I thrive in dynamic environments, delivering impactful strategies that engage audiences and drive results. My expertise also lies in strategic planning, content creation, and audience engagement. SKILLS          Publishing Social Media Management Blogging Digital Media Storytelling Strategic Planning SEO Reporting Networking CERTIFICATIONS       Response Preparedness for Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks Using a One-Health Approach – World Health Organization| 2024 Integrated Disease Surveilance and Response Online Course – Resolve To Save Lives | 2024 Fellow, Media - Epidemiology, Infodemic Management, and Social Behavioral Change and Risk Communication (EIS) Fellowship Program | 2023/2024 Certified Communication Officer, Reproductive Maternal and Child Health ACE Network| 2022 Infodemic Management – World Health Organization| 2023 Introduction to Digital Journalism -Reuters| 2022 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Health Reporter | Parallel News          January 2022 – Present Provide insight for stakeholders and policy makers, organizations interested in improving the lives of the populace. Capture human-interest stories, documenting challenges faced by communities, and showcasing resilience and hope. Investigate and research health-related topics to uncover newsworthy stories. Conduct interviews with healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals affected by health issues. Write articles or produced segments for various media outlets, including newspapers, websites, and television. Investigate, write, and publish conflict and disaster stories to inform prevention and disaster. Fact-checked and verified information to ensure accuracy and credibility in reporting. Stayed up-tp-date with developments in the healthcare industry and medical advancements to provide timely and informative news coverage. Identify with opportunities for a partnership to enhance the visibilty of Parallel News. Reporter | FAD FM, Calabar       Wrote, edited and produced radio news stories. Told compelling stories that highlight the experiences of individuals affected by humanitarian crises. Managed and produced news to present information with accuracy, flow, and within time frame. Advocated for positive change, policy reforms, and increased support for humanitarian causes. Scrutinized headlines, stories and scripts in order to ensure that bulletins present factual information. Researched and investigated humanitarian issues to provide accurate and reliable information to the public. Producer/Presenter, Sound Health (Health Radio Show) | FAD FM, Calabar           December 2019 - December 2023 Researched health topics and trends for relevant content. Monitored the actions of humanitarian organizations, governments, and other stakeholders involved in releif efforts. Planned and organized the structure and format of the radio program. Raised awareness about humanitarian issues and educating the public on the underlying causes, consequences, and possible solutions. Host and presented the program, engaged listeners with informative and entertaining discussions. Interviewed health experts, professionals, and community members to provide diverse perspectives. Addressed listener questions and concerns, offering accurate and accessible health information and advice. Media Monitoring Consultant, Akwa Ibom State | Dataphyte  June 2018 - December 2023 February 2023 – April 2023 Oversee and monitored all aspects of news relating to politics and the 2023 general elections in AKBC TV and Planet FM. Created and submited concise reports and summaries, on key stories, such as incisive assessments and evaluations. Scanned television, and radio for new items, such as election information or event data. Monitored coverage of political campaigns in the election by the mass media. Member | Cross River State Advocacy, Communication, Social Mobilization (ACSM) Core Group May 2022 - Present     Developed, monitored and reviewed resource mobilization strategies for sustaining the State Malaria Elimination Program (SMEP) and other programs in line with the strategic objectives. Plan and execute community entry activities. Develop and implement mobilization plans, identifying whom to target, why, where, when, and how. Identified strategies to engage, influence and mobilize different constituencies, including political, business, religious and community leaders in the fight against malaria in Cross River State and Nigeria at large. Communications Officer | Rare Elite Foundation      Lead the implementation of a robust communication strategy for effective sensitization and stigma reduction in the communities through effective stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with journalists on some project activities. Provided feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities. Reported monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities. Created internal and external communication tools. Media Partner | USAID Breakthrough ACTION Nigeria    August 2022 - Present December 2019 – Present Promoted community engagement and participation, and measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization. Engage with media organizations for positive insight on a project with support from USAID Breakthrough Action Nigeria Co-produced health programs on Reproductive Health, Malaria, Family planning, COVID-19, Maternal Newborn and child health, reproductive health, tuberculosis, gender, and GHSA for radio shows and online news platforms.    Establish and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders, the media, and other partners that impact the work of USAID Breakthrough Action Nigeria. Worked with key stakeholders in Cross River State to develop a comprehensive demand generation strategy and related guidelines and tools that will facilitate the demand for COVID-19 Vaccines. Submitted monthly and quarterlyreport. Media Trainer       July 2020 - Present Develop and implement a robust capacity building plan for CBOs, CSOs, and several organizations on the importance of utilizing media for visibilty. Researched, designed and produced training materials and guides for media practitioners. Trained and mentored journalist trainees on report writing. Traveled for training and workshop-related events as and when required. Managed training programs that strengthens the capacity of youths and news media to cover health, and development topics. Participated in developing innovative ways to effectively communicate information to readers/audiences using the social media. Social Media Manager/Blogger | FAD FM, Calabar       Strategized digital media campaigns. Developed, implemented and managed social media strategy. Created digital contents. Stayed up to date with latest social media best practices and trends. Managed the company’s website. Managed and oversee social media content. Web Designer/Developer     September 2019 - December 2023 November 2016 - Present Creates visually appealing and user-friendly website layouts and designs. Optimizes websites for performance, responsiveness, and search engine visibility. Collaborates with clients or stakeholders to understand their requirements and objectives. Test and debug websites to ensure compatibility, functionality, and security across various devices and browsers. AWARDS Men Leading by Example, Founder International Mens Day, 2023 Most Passionate Producer, Cross River State, USAID Breakthrough ACTION Nigeria, 2023 Best Health Radio Program of the year, Cross River State, USAID Breakthrough ACTION Nigeria, 2023 Media Personality of the year, Ohafia Outstanding Performance Award, 2022 Most Humble Male Member, De Thrillers Theatre Production, 2018 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Cross River State University of Technology | Calabar, Nigeria | May 2014  Relevant Courses: Website Management and Design, Software Engineering, Database Management, and IT Essentials.