Ubong Johnson

Ubong Johnson WRITER & EDITOR Ubong is a medical doctor, writer, and editor who lives in Nigeria with his pet cat, Aniel. He spends a lot of his day writing and editing literature. He finds ways to make working fun through listening to music, singing, and taking breaks just to pet his cat. Ubong is great at communication. ---23 Udo Uweme St., Uyo, NG 520211 WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Senior Content Writer and Editor Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Quiet Yearning / April 2020 - Present Uniuyo / 2023 Wrote, reviewed and edited eye-catching content across all platforms, including (but not limited) to advertising, websites, social media, email newsletters, brochures and direct mail. Ensured all copy was accurate and of the highest editorial standards and maintained the brand's tone of voice. Contributed to creative brainstorms for campaign activations, events and marketing content. Diploma in Creative Writing FN Academy. / 2022 Diploma in Music Hope Waddel Society of Music / 2017 Chief Editor African Collective / June 2023 - March 2024 Supervised a team of 8 writers. Published two newsletters every week, each containing 15 articles. Twice voted as the Team Lead of the Month. Associate Editor University of Uyo Medical Students Association / July 2019 September 2020 Published eight articles each month, wrote well-structured press releases and developed media backgrounders. Worked under tight restraints and never missed a deadline. Worked with the marketing and graphic design teams to create social media content. Junior Content Writer Elite Farming Initiative / April 2017 - April 2018 Wrote all internal communications content. Tested content to ensure it was easy to understand and find. Worked with subject matter experts to edit articles into plain language. REFERENCES TECHNICAL SKILLS Writing and Publishing Applications CMS: Fiction Niche Literary Magazine Word processing: Upwork Inc. Fiverr. Other tools: Spreadsheet, Database Management SEO Keyword Research: QuietYearning Blog Analytics: LonelyAfrica AWARDS Fiction 2021 Winner, Tell! Africa Short Story Prize 2022 Kikwetu Journal Flash Fiction Prize LongList 2023 Sean Hodge Prize For Poetry in Medicine - Honourable Mention Non-Fiction 2021 FN Creative Nonfiction Prize - 2nd Allison Ochucho Germany Israel Joshua USA