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INI VICTORIA JOHN-MEKWA

INI VICTORIA JOHN-MEKWA

BROADCAST JOURNALIST
LAGOS

Summary

A passionate broadcast journalist with about a decade hands-on experience in both programmes and news production and presentation. Determined to not just report and produce a programme but to use it as an instrument to positively impact the target audience especially but not limited to Africans.

Quality-driven Editor with superior attention to detail and meet stringent deadlines. Superior proficiency in writing guidelines and captions.

Results-focused News Editor with almost 2 decades of experience and expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing and publishing tailored content. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities with forward-thinking approach. Track record of obtaining coveted interviews and capturing breaking new stories.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Editor

Channels Television
08.2024 - Current

Ensure the smooth running of the business desk

Edit scripts for news and programmes

Ensure that the right videos and soundbites are used on the business desk

Represent the business desk in Channels Television

Head of Business Desk

Channels Television
06.2024 - Current

Organise business programmes and news for Channels Television

Producer/Presenter/Reporter

Channels Television
01.2021 - Current
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.

Producer/Presenter Special Report

Channels Television
05.2020 - Current
  • A weekly documentary documentary on current issues in Nigeria

Presenter/Producer

Channels Television
11.2007 - Current
  • Wrote and scripted show prior to air for approval by management.
  • Rehearsed scripts to present a fluid and error-free program.
  • Established a strong personal brand as a presenter by consistently delivering engaging, informative, and thought-provoking content to diverse audiences.
  • Conducted thorough research on presentation topics, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information shared with audiences.

Senior Presenter/Reporter/Producer

Channels Television
11.2007 - Current

Producer/Presenter of Big Story

Channels Television
04.2015 - 04.2020
  • A weekly feature programme on social issues in Nigeria

Professional Intern

Voice Of America
10.2014 - 12.2014

Producer/Presenter of BOI Weekly

Channels Television
06.2012 - 10.2014
  • BOI Weekly is an industry programme showing the manufacturing and production processes of companies that add value to raw materials found in Nigeria
  • The programme is packaged as a series of reports and interviews
  • It is sponsored by the Bank of Industry

Producer/Presenter of Travel Guide

Channels Television
01.2011 - 05.2012
  • Travel Guide is a travel and tourism programme presented in a documentary format
  • It is a destination programme exposing the tourist features of the location in focus as well as the culture of the people

Producer/Presenter of Metrofile

Channels Television
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Metrofile is a social diary programme that features weddings, birthdays, other social events and interviews
  • It is packaged into reports

News Presenter

Channels Television
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • I read the news which on Channels Television comes on at the top of every hour

Reporter/Presenter/Producer

Galaxy Television
01.2005 - 10.2007
  • Collaborated with editors to develop compelling story ideas, ensuring diverse content that appealed to a wide audience.
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.
  • Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
  • Enhanced news coverage by conducting thorough research and fact-checking for accuracy.

Producer/Presenter

Superscreen Television
07.2007 - 10.2007
  • During my brief stay here I produced and presented a daily live talk show
  • The programme featured guests who discuss current National issues from politics to lifestyle

Presenter/Producer of Real Estate and You

Galaxy Television
01.2004 - 06.2007
  • Real Estate and You is an industry programme showing reports and features on the challenges and activities in the real estate industry

Co-Presenter/Producer of Nigerian Television Fashion Show

Galaxy Television
01.2004 - 06.2007
  • My duties here were shared with a colleague
  • Organising and presenting a fashion event with designers and models with artistes performances
  • After each show, it would be edited into at least eight episodes for airing before the next show

Presenter/Producer of Solid Entertainment

Galaxy Television
01.2004 - 06.2007
  • The programme features celebrities from the music and movie industries as well as their works in a thirty minutes talk show

Presenter/Producer

DBN Television
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Wrote and scripted show prior to air for approval by management.
  • Rehearsed scripts to present a fluid and error-free program.
  • Established a strong personal brand as a presenter by consistently delivering engaging, informative, and thought-provoking content to diverse audiences.
  • Conducted thorough research on presentation topics, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information shared with audiences.
  • Contributed subject matter expertise as a panelist or guest speaker at conferences or events related to my field.
  • Provided actionable takeaways for attendees in each presentation that they could immediately implement in their personal or professional lives.
  • Improvised live interviews and guest phone calls.

Presenter/Producer of This Morning

DBN Television
01.2003 - 12.2003
  • This was a live talk show aired every weekday
  • It had guests to discuss current National Issues

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Broadcast Journalism

Nigeria Institute of Journalism
01.2010 - 01.2011

BSC - Economics

Enugu State University of Science and Technology
01.1999 - 01.2005

MBA - Business Administration

Nexford University
USA
04.2001 -

Skills

Interviewing

Content strategy

Fact-checking

Audience engagement

Deadline management

Editorial judgment

Storytelling

Proofreading

Editing skills

Video editing

Video production

Clear communication

Content planning

Contact

+2348032352772, +2348032910065, Inithompson@yahoo.com, ivjohn-mekwa@channelstv.com, inithompson2013@gmail.com

Timeline

Deputy Editor

Channels Television
08.2024 - Current

Head of Business Desk

Channels Television
06.2024 - Current

Producer/Presenter/Reporter

Channels Television
01.2021 - Current

Producer/Presenter Special Report

Channels Television
05.2020 - Current

Producer/Presenter of Big Story

Channels Television
04.2015 - 04.2020

Professional Intern

Voice Of America
10.2014 - 12.2014

Producer/Presenter of BOI Weekly

Channels Television
06.2012 - 10.2014

Producer/Presenter of Travel Guide

Channels Television
01.2011 - 05.2012

Post Graduate Diploma - Broadcast Journalism

Nigeria Institute of Journalism
01.2010 - 01.2011

Producer/Presenter of Metrofile

Channels Television
01.2008 - 01.2011

Presenter/Producer

Channels Television
11.2007 - Current

Senior Presenter/Reporter/Producer

Channels Television
11.2007 - Current

Producer/Presenter

Superscreen Television
07.2007 - 10.2007

News Presenter

Channels Television
01.2007 - 01.2008

Reporter/Presenter/Producer

Galaxy Television
01.2005 - 10.2007

Presenter/Producer of Real Estate and You

Galaxy Television
01.2004 - 06.2007

Co-Presenter/Producer of Nigerian Television Fashion Show

Galaxy Television
01.2004 - 06.2007

Presenter/Producer of Solid Entertainment

Galaxy Television
01.2004 - 06.2007

Presenter/Producer

DBN Television
01.2003 - 01.2005

Presenter/Producer of This Morning

DBN Television
01.2003 - 12.2003

MBA - Business Administration

Nexford University
04.2001 -

BSC - Economics

Enugu State University of Science and Technology
01.1999 - 01.2005
INI VICTORIA JOHN-MEKWA BROADCAST JOURNALIST