Journalist

ERO SAMSON OSAZE

Sport Journalist Broadcast Journalist Content Specialist

Committed to efficiency, accuracy, productivity and performance excellence

PROFILE SUMMARY

An experienced sport and broadcast journalist devoted to promoting sports and increasing news audience with proactive strategies. A highly professional and detailed-oriented journalist with hands-on experience in researching, investigating, writing, editing, and presenting news, features, stories among others on television, radio and internet. Possess exceptional communication and presentation skills to communicate complex information and ideas to general audience, effective researching and investigating skills along with ability to write news stories clearly and concisely as well as excellent ability to stay up-to-date with current news topics and trends. Seeking opportunities in media houses where my skills and competencies can be utilized to drive organizational objectives.

KEY SKILLS SET

• Media Laws & Regulations • Planning & Organization • Excellent Writing/ Editing Skills

• Excellent Media Presentation Skills • Event Coverage • Field Reporting

• Great Communication Skills • Regulatory Compliance •Public Relations

• Investigating & Researching Skills • Sound Editorial Judgement • Creative & Analytical Prowess

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPORTS JOURNALIST

HQTV Nigeria (Youtube TV) Nov 2020-Present

Key Achievements:

Conducted interviews for television presentations.

Researched and wrote concise broadcast scripts to highlight current events and trends.

Gathered and verified factual information regarding different sports events and trends through interviews and research.

Sourced and prepared stories and multimedia pieces and worked closely with other executives to conceive and develop engaging and thought-provoking topics.

CONTENT SPECIALIST Oct 2020-Present

Transsion Holding Limited, Lagos State ( Scooper News App)

Create high quality, real-time curated news articles, feature stories and thought-provoking content on different subject matters to keep audience informed and engaged.

Conduct a comprehensive review of relevant and interesting topic and review news articles and feature stories of various media organizations.

Generate and post engaging videos on the Scooper app.

Collaborate with content team to create ideas for new contents, while implementing new strategies to drive corporate goals.

Work with other executives to develop editorial strategies, so content is consistent and compelling across digital streams.

Monitor, identify, and collect breaking news and trending topics, while sending daily push notifications on the app.

Research, edit, and publish engaging articles to produce high quality feeds in scooper app.

BROADCAST JOUNALIST Feb 2020 – June 2020

Bridge Radio Asaba

Key Achievements:

Created high quality, relevant, timely and accurate news content as well as finding effective ways of telling stories

Assisted Senior Journalist in conducting programs and carrying out researches.

Performed broadcast activities in compliance with legal and broadcast regulations.

Edited and proofread contents to ensure they meet required standards.

Utilized professional writing and communication skills in writing and editing articles.

Researched and wrote daily posts on all sports and sports entertainment.

BROADCAST JOUNALIST Sept 2019– June 2020

Delta Broadcasting Service (TV/Radio)

Key Achievements:

Conducted interviews, wrote scripts and edited videos for both television and radio presentations.

Researched and wrote concise broadcast scripts to highlight current events and trends.

Gathered and verified factual information regarding different events and trends through interviews and research.

Sourced and prepared stories and multimedia pieces and worked closely with other executives to conceive and develop engaging and thought-provoking topics.

BROADCAST JOUNALIST Jan 2019 – June 2019

Unilag 103.5 FM

Key Achievements:

Worked alongside Senior journalist in conducting and carrying out programs.

Gained experience in journalism and public relations by creating engaging content to communicate current and trending sport events.

Acquired sound knowledge of radio journalism and broadcasting rules and regulations.

Familiarized with public radio system and using of recording equipment.

Developed ability to complete and deliver news reports in a professional and timely manner.

Developed strong ability to write scripts, headlines and stories for radio documentaries and public affairs programs.

Gained commendable knowledge of radio news production and features reporting.

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer

Assisted in writing news, articles and reports that featured on websites.

Sports writer at Opera news hub.

Data journalist at Sports radar

Learnt to report activities and events as they occur during football matches, through an online platform.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE 2018

Bachelor of Science in Insurance

CONTACT

Phone No: 081********, 080********.

Address: No 5, Obiwale Olushola close Lagos state.

Email: *********@*****.***

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ero-samson-osaze-024953157

CORE COMPETENCIES

Effective communication and presentation skills to communicate complex information to general audience.

Effective investigating and researching skills along with the ability to write news stories clearly and concisely.

Strong organizational skills along with the ability to accomplish multiple task within strict deadlines and produce high quality results under stressful conditions.

Excellent time management skills as well as the ability to efficiently manage competing priorities.

Strong computer skills along with working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Ability to stay up-to-date with current affairs or latest news topics as well as possess a good understanding of media laws and regulations.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTE

Result-oriented

Collaborative

Resourceful

Diligent

Problem Solving

People Management

Team Work

Attention to details

Effective communication

Professionalism

Flexibility & Adaptability

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