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KINGLSEY STANLEY NKWOCHA

Abuja

Summary

An economist, journalist, public relations and communication strategist with over 15years’ experience spanning across writing, editing, proof reading, beats coverage, interviews, researches, press conference organisation, press release writings, excellent news judgment, events moderation, workshop /seminar organisation, training, social media, good communication /computer skills, excellent administrative, supervisory and

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media

Federal Government of Nigeria
08.2023 - Current

Works as the spokesperson of the Vice President

EDITORIAL CONSULTANT

ALJAZIRAH Newspapers Abuja
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Appointed the editorial consultant of the Newspaper and charged with conceptualizing, crafting and drafting its frontpage stories and editorial contents.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Triple Impact Media/Communications Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • As a media entrepreneur, owned and managed Triple Impact Media and Communications Ltd - a Public Relations, Communication and media management firm based in

COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST

African Children Talent Discovery Foundation, ACTDF
06.2010 - 11.2019
  • Volunteer media service, reported activities of the ACTDF and compiled its reports.
  • Arranged press conferences and moderated its outreach events
  • Was part of its delegation to 2019 United Nations General Assembly In New York as I moderated, compiled and reported its side event which can be viewed at http://leadership.ng/2019/12/09/empowering-families-in-developing-countries-challenges-and-prospects-of-the-african-nation/
  • Also was part of its delegation to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil for Rio + 20 2012 Summit and compiled all its reports and moderated its side event.
  • Interfaced for, and represented the NGO in advocacy relations with

MANAGING DIRECTOR

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Took over the production, sales, marketing, supervising and distribution of LEADERSHIP YAU, a newly established vernacular-speaking publication in the organisation.
  • Set out projections, targets and developed new appeal concepts for the Paper.
  • Developed anew client friendly and interactive website for the Paper.
  • Increased output and embarked on presentations of the Paper to potential clients
  • Opened up new distribution outlets for the Paper to boost visibility and patronage.
  • Boosted sales of the Paper from initial 3,000 copies to 7,000 copies per

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Headed the MDAs Monthly arm, a monthly publication mirroring the activities of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government
  • Redesigned the cover page and worked with the editor in improving content
  • Set targets that ensured the monthly publication of the magazine which hitherto faced production delays and failure.
  • Worked to increase the advertorial pages in the Paper from 8 to 19 (on the monthly average).
  • Travelled across Nigeria to meet with prospective clients and organisations while marketing the Publication.

MANAGING EDITOR

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Took charge of the Business / Strategy unit of the company, expanding business frontiers of the company
  • Introduced several special projects in the company
  • Brokered several agreements for the company with customer and marketing leaders
  • Created a sale - pulse unit which enabled first hand rating and feedbacks, thus enabling stimulation of content for greater satisfaction of clients and readers.
  • Also ensured smooth conduct of the operations of the newspaper.
  • Set standards for editors and reporters to beat rival competitions through deadlines and early submissions to press for production.

EDITOR

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
11.2015 - 07.2016
  • Repackaged the flagship title of the newspaper - LEADERSHIP by introducing new pages and redesigning of all cover and inside pages of the Paper.
  • Aside the general editing job, I was remarkable for breaking news stories, a feat that characterised my tenure.
  • Held several trainings and up-to-speed trainings, ensuring that reporters and planners working with me were abreast with the set drive, focus and targets of the Paper.
  • Introduced new pages comprising Agriculture, Health, Culture and Housing pages to further ignite and arouse passion amongst diverse readers.
  • Rejigged beats of reporters and correspondents with a view to reinvigorating news publishing with strict objectivity.
  • Fed top management with editorial advice to help in production and administrative decisions.
  • Was deep into proactive and creation of smart story ideas based on projections and future expectations.
  • Remarkably raised the number of print copies produced daily from 8,000 to 13,000 copies
  • Sales under our stable also remarkably increased basically due to improved adverts and barters in the Paper.

POLITICS EDITOR

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
04.2013 - 09.2015
  • Supervised the political desk of the FRIDAY title, marshalling out top political stories and analysing current political events.
  • Assigned task and stories to reporters to cover.
  • Conducted top political interviews and sniffed out breaking news through investigative reportage.
  • Was quick at interpreting political events and making accurate projections and predictions.
  • Appeared as guest in several political television and radio programs.
  • Worked with correspondents and reporters to create a strong dynamic desk through coordinated division of tasks and prompt beating of deadlines.

CHIEF CORRESPONDENT

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
06.2009 - 04.2011
  • Renowned for breaking news
  • Was a handy about-town correspondent that was relied upon for accurate stories and briefs.
  • Dug into facts and figures presented by authorities.
  • Diversified stories writing, ensuring that stories were up to standard and passed all ethics.
  • Delegated to several assignments across Nigeria.
  • Travelled to all states in Nigeria and thereby got exposed to their distinct compositions whether in religion, culture, marriage, tradition, trade, education etc.

REPORTER

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
10.2007 - 06.2008
  • Wrote several stories from press releases at the instance and direction of the news editor and editor
  • Was allowed to create story ideas, writing different stories and features as was directed by the news editor or editor.
  • Wrote three columns - Stanley NkwochaLive, Audacious Lookmann andBizzy Body for the different titles of the newspaper
  • Wrote several reports across business, politics, sports and human interest stories.

Education

Masters - International Affairs and Strategic Studies

Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA
01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Economics University of Maiduguri
01.2004

Diploma - Business Administration And Management

Plateau State Polytechnic
01.1999

Skills

  • Excellent team spirit
  • Analytical thinking, planning
  • Strong communication
  • Ability to work to tight schedule Highly creative and industrious Problem solving
  • Team player and good leadership skills

Certification

  • Fellow, Institute of chartered Economists of Nigeria
  • Volunteer member, several Non-Governmental Organisations

Hobbies and Interests

Keen at watching documentaries and conducting researches, Love to moderate events and engaging in motivational talks, Enjoy reading, playing scrabble and

Timeline

Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media

Federal Government of Nigeria
08.2023 - Current

EDITORIAL CONSULTANT

ALJAZIRAH Newspapers Abuja
01.2023 - 03.2023

CHIEF EXECUTIVE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Triple Impact Media/Communications Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2023

MANAGING DIRECTOR

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
09.2017 - 01.2018

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
03.2017 - 09.2017

MANAGING EDITOR

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
07.2016 - 03.2017

EDITOR

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
11.2015 - 07.2016

POLITICS EDITOR

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
04.2013 - 09.2015

COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST

African Children Talent Discovery Foundation, ACTDF
06.2010 - 11.2019

CHIEF CORRESPONDENT

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
06.2009 - 04.2011

REPORTER

LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd
10.2007 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Economics University of Maiduguri

Diploma - Business Administration And Management

Plateau State Polytechnic

Masters - International Affairs and Strategic Studies

Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA
KINGLSEY STANLEY NKWOCHA