OGOLOR MAUREEN ONYEKA
8, Babalola Street Odo, Ogun, Ojomo Irawo Ajegunle Ikorodu Road Lagos
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic and highly skilled media professional with over 12 years of experience in news production, reporting, web writing, and show production for radio. Skilled at creating compelling content, producing high-quality news programs, and managing multiple media platforms. Expertise in gathering, writing, and editing news stories, along with proven leadership in producing live and pre-recorded radio shows. Strong communication skills, creative problem-solving, and a deep understanding of audience engagement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior News Producer
STEAM BROADCASTING AND COMMUNICATIONS
(COOLFM)
GLOBE BROADCASTING AND COMMUNICATIONS
(WAZOBIAFM)
INFO FM
(NIGERIA INFO FM-
ROLE;
Spearheaded the production of daily news segments, ensuring timely, accurate, and engaging content for broadcast.
Coordinated with reporters, editors, and technical staff to deliver seamless live broadcasts.
Managed newsroom logistics, including story assignments, editorial meetings, and the integration of social media elements into broadcast content..
Oversaw the research and fact-checking of news stories to maintain journalistic integrity.
SENIOR NEWS REPORTER
(COOLFM)
(WAZOBIAFM)
(NIGERIA INFO FM) 2012 -2024
ROLE:
Conducted on-the-ground reporting for local, national, and international stories, delivering accurate and impactful news coverage.
Wrote news scripts, conducted interviews, and gathered sources to develop in-depth news features and breaking news stories.
Collaborated with the editorial team to develop story angles and contributed to editorial discussions.
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Correspondent -
ROLE:
Serve as the primary point of contact for all press and media inquiries related to the Governor’s Office, ensuring accurate, timely, and strategic dissemination of information.
Write and edit press releases, speeches, and public statements for the Governor and senior officials.
Cover and report on high-level events, press conferences, and official visits, ensuring the Governor’s message is clearly communicated.
SHOW PRODUCER (THINK AGRIC)
NIGERIA INFO -
WEB WRITER & CONTENT PRODUCER
COOLFM/WAZOBIAFM /NIGERIAINFO -
EDUCATION:
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM (NIJ) 2011 - 2012
PGD(BROADCAST JOURNALISM )
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN 2004 - 2009
BACHELOR OF ART (B.A ENG/LIT)
AWARD:
Best Student in News Writing (NIJ)
TECHNICAL SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES
Journalism & Reporting: Investigative reporting, feature writing, news gathering, live reporting
Content Production: Radio show production, script writing, editing, segment planning
Proficient Computer Usage Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Information Search & Analysis Skills (ISAS)
Professional Communication: Interviewing, public speaking, audience engagement.
Language:English (Native); French (Elementary)
