Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
International Experience
Speaking Engagement
Timeline
Ekikere Udofia

Ekikere Udofia

Creator Management; Communications Personnel
Lagos,Nigeria

Summary

Resourceful content management professional with strong communication and organisational skills. Experienced in media operations, project management, and audience engagement, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. Adept at data analysis and strategic decision-making, bringing innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certification

Work history

Content Partnership Operations

TikTok
Lagos, Africa
2023.12 - 2026.01
  • Managed content and data analysis for various campaigns, including content and data analysis with top Creators, Publishers, and Public Figures in Film/TV, Sports, Education, Food,and Technology
  • Backend operations using CRM tools - Aeolus, MinT for account analysis and troubleshooting, thereby reducing in-app processing time by 30%, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Led project planning and execution for multiple high-profile events, contributing to increased user engagement and retention - 1 x Africa Month, 2 x TikTok Awards (Sub-Saharan Africa), 2 x Creator Education and Summits, 1 x Ramadan, 1 x STEM Launch.
  • Agency management for campaigns, including briefs, contracting, budget reviews and reconciliation, dry and technical runs, and general event management
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to ensure alignment with business objectives and facilitate project success.
  • Use of Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, and dashboards to produce 5+ quarterly newsletters; comprehensive project reports; partnership presentations (virtual and physical); product findings, and best practices, facilitating clear communication with stakeholders and driving actionable outcomes.
  • Conducted market content research and analysis via Bytesurvey, creator search insights, resulting in the identification of behavioural and sentimental trends, improved business perception, and insights that informed strategic decision-making processes.


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Content Operations Specialist

Transsnet MORE
Ikeja, Lagos
2020.06 - 2023.06
  • Creation, classification, monitoring, and management of trending hashtags/topics via a dedicated content management system
  • User management, content development, editing and article creation, reviews, and publication for project tasks to meet deadlines
  • Delivered timely, top-quality, latest news via bi-hourly push and notifications scheduling
  • Configuration settings for trends, campaigns, and feeds
  • Streamlined operational procedures for improved efficiency and maintenance of the company's house style

Content writer (Freelance)

Vandrezzer Football Club
Ikeja, Lagos
2019.12 - 2023.06
  • Developed engaging content on these platforms - X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube by researching, writing, editing, and proofreading materials.
  • Coordinated with social and content team to develop informative press releases to promote company products andpromotional material, boosting product visibility.
  • Collaborated with graphic designers to produce visually appealing infographics, optimised text to increase user reach, and maximised audience engagement.
  • Helped increase website traffic by producing high-quality content regularly, consistently, across all written communication channels, meeting strict deadlines, brand standards, and enhancing company's image.
  • Supported social media campaigns by crafting catchy captions, post descriptions, and real-time updates during fast-paced games or matches, to maximise community engagement.
  • Provided insightful analysis pre-and post-match to deepen audience understanding and enjoyment.
  • Handled half-time interviews with athletes, coaches, and other relevant parties professionally and respectfully.
  • Colour commentating. Built rapport with co-commentators for seamless exchange during live broadcasts.
  • Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating detailed knowledge of sporting rules and strategies into commentary.

Radio Presenter

Comfort 95.1FM
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
2018.10 - 2020.05
  • Coordinated with producers to create high-quality radio broadcasts in English & Pidgin for sports and religion.
  • Improved listener experience by introducing interactive elements such as call-ins, contests, quizzes, and giveaways into theprogramme schedule.
  • Extensive on-field reportage of the 2019 general elections in Nigeria for live on-air discussions, ensuring accuracy and relevancy
  • Support the sound engineer in voiceovers and utilize sound editing software - adobe audition cc proficiently, ensuring flawless broadcast sound quality.
  • Hosted live interviews with a wide range of guests, enhancing the diversity of show content.
  • Prepared meticulously before every broadcast by producing engaging scripts that resulted in an increased audience retention rate
  • Ensured compliance with NBC regulations during all broadcasting activities while also keeping pace with industry trends for insightful commentary during shows.

Radio reporter (Freelance)

Love FM
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2013.03 - 2018.07
  • Wrote sports scripts for on-air broadcasts with compelling storytelling techniques.
  • Fact-checked all information before broadcast, reducing the likelihood of miscommunication.
  • Conducted live and recorded interviews and edit accordingly for airing and detailed reportage
  • Participated in live radio sessions as an analyst, contributing to enhanced broadcast quality.
  • Travelled across the country, providing diverse geographic coverage of sports news stories.

Banking Customer Service Survey (Contract)

KPMG Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2018.03 - 2018.04
  • Day-to-day interfacing with willing banking customers on products and services, demonstrating respect and friendliness
  • Accurate and efficient compilation of customer feedback and recommendations
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

Football Reporter (Freelance)

Brila FM
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2015.01 - 2017.01
  • Weekend reportage of the Top Tier Nigeria Football League teams in Portharcourt and Uyo.
  • Live match-day analysis and updates.
  • Collaborated closely with editors to refine story angles and drafts by conducting in-depth research and interviews.
  • Transcribed recorded interviews promptly, contributing to swift article production.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
2012.01 - 2016.08

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Project management
  • Problem-solving
  • Public Relations
  • Google Workspace
  • Creator Management
  • Data analysis
  • Budget management
  • Strategic planning
  • Communication skills
  • Content Strategy
  • Content Writing
  • Power BI
  • SQL
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Team building
  • Resourcefulness
  • Leadership

Certification

  • Data Science | UTIVA | CERTIFICATE October 2022

Mastered Advanced Excel, SQL, Power BI, and fundamental Python syntax, proficiently utilizing control flow, loops, functions, and data structures.

  • Digital Skills | Google Africa | November 2019
  • Media Training | forwardLine media | December 2019
  • Research and Ethics | FHI 360 | 2018
  • Teachers Training | Learn Africa | 2015

Languages

English
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

International Experience

1. Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) - TikTok Creators Activation

On-site: 2024 Edition in Côte d'ivoire; 2025 in Morocco

  • Managed agency coordination for the travel logistics of 10+ Sub-Saharan creators in support of the CAF-TikTok Partnership
  • Tentpole briefing, CAF IP education, onsite content masterclasses, and review sessions to meet content deliverables.

2. Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON): Creator Partnerships

On-site: 2025 Edition in Morocco

  • Project Lead for CAF Partnerships on TikTok
  • IP Authorization; Promotional Inapp tools - Search Hub, Push notifications, InFeed ads (Creators), AOC profile frame, Creator access on matchdays; Supporting CAF #BornWinners Campaign through a specific hashtag page, creator briefs and content amplification.
  • In-app content strategy, campaign launch through a dedicated Search Hub, Post campaign launch, WAFCON dedicated profile frame, Promo coupons, InFeed ads, Trust and Safety weekly campaign report
  • Creator travel logistics coordination with agency
  • On-site travel creators management

3. Creator Education Summits 

On-site in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos, and Accra (August & September 2024; March, September & October 2025)

  • Discussion sessions highlighting monetisation and creator opportunities, content niches
    trends, success definition on TikTok, understanding pain points, product features,
    creator inspiration, brand partnerships.
  • Strategic partnerships with the National Film Commissions in ZA, NG & KE.
  • Brand collaborations with Chupa Chups, L'Oreal East Africa, and
    Red Bull.

4. TikTok Awards in Sub-Saharan Africa

On-site in Johannesburg (February & December 2025)

  • Co-project lead, execution and delivery of TikTok Awards 2024 & 2025
  • XFN weekly meets and team coordination - Programs, Comms, Marketing, Socials, Government Relations
  • Project management, including budget, legal, and procurement processes
  • Brand sponsorships and partnership meetings
  • Creator data extraction, cleaning, and vetting
  • Nominees' communication, in-app voting process, and finalisation
  • Agency coordination for event planning
  • Project Recap

5. Universal Wicked Movie Premiere - TikTok Creators Activation

On-site: 2024 edition in London

  • Lead the Sub-Saharan Africa Team to execute project in local market with XFNs - PR,
    Creator Marketing Team, Global Business Solutions
  • Finalise Creator travel list from Sub-Saharan Africa
  • On-site management of Creators, including content shoot support & trackers, in-app performance reviews & support

6. 2024 Olympics Creator Activation

On-site: 2024 edition in Paris (July - August, 2024)

  • Content support and campaign incentives to drive publish for Creators
  • Publisher-Creator Collaboration opportunity for Sub-Saharan Africa right holders for the Olympics: Supersports & Sporty TV
  • On-site creator management to attend amazing events while in Paris -
    TikTok Club House, Team GB X TikTok Partnership Event, Team Korea House, TikTok
    Creators Dinner, Team South Africa Club House
  • Coordinate with 1 Olympic Athlete (@brandonvaljalo) and 3 top creators for a spotlight on TikTok's newsroom for the Olympics.

7. African Games Partnership


On-site: 2024 edition in Ghana (March 2024)

  • Secured Sub-Saharan Africa's first major Sports partnership in Accra
  • Access to event IP on TikTok, including event brochure, promotionals and brandings
    at selected game centres across Accra
  • Creator access for exclusive content creation at Games venue to drive publish in-app
  • Official announcement of partnership on the games social media platforms (Facebook,
    Instagram and the official games website)
  • The newly created official TikTok account for the African Games 2023 had a
    +5968% fan growth, publishing 122 videos during the games, gaining
    +2.0M video views and 41 1min+ videos
  • Established brand awareness, 1v1 content education for federations in West Africa:
    Nigeria Cricket Federation, Nigeria Handball Federation by showcasing TikTok offerings, increase content diversity, drive 1 min+ adoption, and increase demand and supply of African Sports on TikTok.
  • 12 partners onboarded to management
  • Livestreaming of the games by a major broadcaster for the event - mygtvsports recorded a total of 136,088 users watching on TikTok during the final three days of the games, leading to Partner gaining 7,827 new followers and 38 videos published in the final week of the games

Speaking Engagement

1. Lagos, Nigeria

Maggi Creator Conference: October 2024

- Coordinated and delivered a physical masterclass presentation on Creator monetization
opportunities to NG+ audience in Lagos, Nigeria

GITEX Creator Masterclass: September 2025

 - Delivered a physical creator masterclass on Navigating TikTok, High Quality Content, Digital Well-Being Tools, and Safety

Entertainment Week Africa: November 2025

- Panelist on the topic ''Safeguarding African voices in the global creator landscape''

2. Nairobi, Kenya

Power Circle Summit: November 2025

- Speaker at the Power Circle summit hosted by Pulse Live Marketing Kenya, where I shared knowledge about how creators are redefining influence through their respective niches, making clear marks using impactful platforms

Timeline

Content Partnership Operations - TikTok
2023.12 - 2026.01
Content Operations Specialist - Transsnet MORE
2020.06 - 2023.06
Content writer (Freelance) - Vandrezzer Football Club
2019.12 - 2023.06
Radio Presenter - Comfort 95.1FM
2018.10 - 2020.05
Banking Customer Service Survey (Contract) - KPMG Nigeria
2018.03 - 2018.04
Football Reporter (Freelance) - Brila FM
2015.01 - 2017.01
Radio reporter (Freelance) - Love FM
2013.03 - 2018.07
University of Uyo - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
2012.01 - 2016.08
Ekikere UdofiaCreator Management; Communications Personnel