Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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EMPEROR AYEGBA SIMON

EMPEROR AYEGBA SIMON

Journalist
Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

I have over 8 years of experience in the media industry. I have covered a wide range of issues including the conflict situation in North East Nigeria. I am positive-minded, self-motivated, strong and proven attention to detail, with clear logical mind for practical approach to problem-solving and a drive to see things through to completion; a proven team player, fast-learner, with ability to adapt to circumstances including adjusting to a variety of work areas and significantly contributing to organizational goals

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Assistant Senior Reporter

Channels Television Incorporated
Abuja
10.2017 - Current
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.

Ultimate FM, College of Education
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • COE), Minna, Niger State
  • News Head/Presenter responsible for news production, assigning reporters to various news assignments, editing news copies submitted by reporters and monitoring news production process until the bulletin is produced.

English Language Teacher

Himma International College
05.2014 - 08.2015
  • Subject Teacher charged with the mandate of teaching English Language to students in both Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary classes.

Manager/Script Writer

Lina Media Concept, NWC Building, State Secretariat, State
Minna
05.2014 - 12.2014
  • Writer responsible for managing the firm to ensure smooth coordination of staff and activities; overseeing each staff to ensure timely execution of their tasks, motivating them to give their best; also writing documentary scripts for the organization and conducting interviews with guests on a programme titled POLITICAL AGENDA on NTA Minna.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Intern/Voluntary Worker /Corps Member

Nigerian Television Authority, NTA
Minna
12.2007 - 04.2014
  • Reporter tasked with the responsibility of gathering and writing news stories on various issues ranging from politics, crimes, law, environment and education to cultural and religious events; interviewing news sources/personalities and scripting documentaries; also, involving in non-linear news editing and camera operation when necessary, thereby learning how to use Pinnacle (Avid Liquid) editing software.

Intern News Reporter

Vice Chancellor's Office, University Of Maiduguri
Maiduguri
03.2011 - 05.2011
  • Office of the Vice-, , University of Maiduguri
  • Intern Reporter tasked with the responsibility of gathering information on activities within the university for its News Bulletin; engaged in sub-editing, proofreading of news copies after printing.
  • Captured excellent photos to provide imagery for stories.
  • Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
  • Attended Number press conferences to gather relevant information.
  • Delivered local news and feature reports in public radio style for Type news programs.
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
  • Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.

Intern Reporter

Newsline Newspaper Niger State
10.2005 - 02.2006
  • Tasked with the responsibility of gathering and writing news reports on different issues; treating press releases and proofreading copies when necessary.

Education

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University of Maiduguri, Federal Polytechnic

B.A. Hons - Mass Communication

University of Maiduguri
01.2009 - 01.2013

Best Newscaster in ND II (ASMACS FEDPOLY BIDA) - undefined

Federal Polytechnic Bida, ND
01.2005 - 01.2007

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Government Secondary School Minna, State (SSCE)
01.1997 - 01.2003

PUBLICATIONS - undefined

Dr. Umar Farouk Primary School, FSLC
01.1989 - 01.1995

Basic Bible Certificate Course, BCC (WOFBI) - undefined

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Certificate of Participation on Defence and National Security Reporting by the US Consulate General Lagos - undefined

Certificate in Improving the Lives of Young Vulnerable Children and Their Caregivers (USAID) - undefined

Certificate in Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGMC) (USAID) - undefined

Certificate in M&E Fundamentals (USAID) - undefined

Certificate in Health Communication for Health managers (USAID) - undefined

Certificate in Data Quality - undefined

USAID

National Youth Service Corps Certificate (NYSC) - undefined

MACOSA UNIMAID

Certificate in Evangelistic Bible Study (Project Philip) - undefined

Certificate of Participation (Association of Nigerian Authors) - undefined

Creative Writers Certificate (British Council) - undefined

Skills

Multitasking Abilities

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Accomplishments

  • Capacity Building Workshop on Conflict Sensitive Reportage for Media Groups Ahead of the 2019 General Elections in Nigeria (By Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme) 2019
  • Workshop on Defense and National Security Reporting By US Consulate General Lagos (Facilitated by Otto Kreisher and Gen
  • Chris Olukolade) 2018
  • BBC/Channels Academy Election Training (Facilitated by Tira Shubar) 2018, Newswriting and Reporting Techniques in a Radio Medium 2015 (Paper)
  • Perception of Media Ethics among Professionals in BRTV 2012 (FINAL YEAR PROJECT)
  • Impact of Government Ownership on Broadcast Media 2007 (A Case Study of FRCN Abuja)-PROJECT
  • Community Relations as a Veritable Tool in PR 2007 (Article)

Affiliations

Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN)

Certification

Certificate of Participation on Defence and National Security Reporting

Interests

Traveling

Reading

Reading

Timeline

Channels Academy Certificate on Basic Presentation Skills

05-2019

Certificate of Participation on Defence and National Security Reporting

09-2018

Assistant Senior Reporter

Channels Television Incorporated
10.2017 - Current

Ultimate FM, College of Education
01.2015 - 01.2017

English Language Teacher

Himma International College
05.2014 - 08.2015

Manager/Script Writer

Lina Media Concept, NWC Building, State Secretariat, State
05.2014 - 12.2014

Intern News Reporter

Vice Chancellor's Office, University Of Maiduguri
03.2011 - 05.2011

B.A. Hons - Mass Communication

University of Maiduguri
01.2009 - 01.2013

Intern/Voluntary Worker /Corps Member

Nigerian Television Authority, NTA
12.2007 - 04.2014

Intern Reporter

Newsline Newspaper Niger State
10.2005 - 02.2006

Best Newscaster in ND II (ASMACS FEDPOLY BIDA) - undefined

Federal Polytechnic Bida, ND
01.2005 - 01.2007

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Government Secondary School Minna, State (SSCE)
01.1997 - 01.2003

PUBLICATIONS - undefined

Dr. Umar Farouk Primary School, FSLC
01.1989 - 01.1995

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University of Maiduguri, Federal Polytechnic

Basic Bible Certificate Course, BCC (WOFBI) - undefined

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Certificate of Participation on Defence and National Security Reporting by the US Consulate General Lagos - undefined

Certificate in Improving the Lives of Young Vulnerable Children and Their Caregivers (USAID) - undefined

Certificate in Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGMC) (USAID) - undefined

Certificate in M&E Fundamentals (USAID) - undefined

Certificate in Health Communication for Health managers (USAID) - undefined

Certificate in Data Quality - undefined

USAID

National Youth Service Corps Certificate (NYSC) - undefined

MACOSA UNIMAID

Certificate in Evangelistic Bible Study (Project Philip) - undefined

Certificate of Participation (Association of Nigerian Authors) - undefined

Creative Writers Certificate (British Council) - undefined

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