NNAMDI ATUPULAZI
Abuja
Summary
An experienced media and communications professional with a wide range of abilities and skills across the media and creative fields. Successful public relations professional with substantial experience developing and executing successful PR campaigns. Skilled at creating positive relationships with media, stakeholders and clients. Strategic and committed to staying responsive and proactive in dealing with crises.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PR & Communications Manager
Bruit Costaud
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive communication strategies in alignment with organisational objectives.
- Introduced podcast series to increase organisation's visibility. First episode, which hosted Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Finance, has over one thousand views on different platforms.
- Played key role in organising Stakeholders' Roundtable on Mining, which assembled state governors, ministers and top stakeholders in Nigeria's mining industry.
- Led conception and creation of contents to amplify achievements of Nigeria Customs Service.
- Oversee all aspects of internal and external communications, including media relations with print and electronic media, content creation, and social media management.
- Write speeches for Bruit Costaud's Managing Partner, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.
- Manage communication staff by providing guidance and support to ensure achievement of departmental goals.
- Maintain relationships with key media stakeholders and industry influencers. -Lead crisis communication efforts to mitigate reputational risks and maintain brand integrity.
- Measure effectiveness of campaigns and initiatives using metrics and KPIs.
Communications Manager
Idea Circle Consult, Abuja
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Advised over 10 clients on appropriate media strategies, including selecting effective media platform(s).
- Consulted with 11 clients on effectively using various forms of media such as electronic, print and virtual to drive campaigns.
- Developed toolkits, documentaries and change/impact stories from project outcomes.
- Oversaw media productions such as jingles, radio drama, recorded/live programmes and script development for over 10 clients.
- Built capacity for over 7 clients.
Head of News/ Presenter
Trend100.9FM, Asaba
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Edited news bulletins and wrote press releases for almost four years.
- Oversaw newsroom affairs, assigning responsibilities to over 15 news reporters and other newsroom staff members.
- Presented four daily radio programmes and voiced jingles and promos.
- Attended media advocacy briefings and monitored elections.
- Improved ratings for news programme by 30% through consistent delivery of captivating content that resonated with target audiences
- Covered special events and fact-checked breaking news by performing background research
News Editor/ Presenter
Hot 96.5FM, Asaba
07.2013 - 11.2017
- Edited news bulletins -Presented radio programmes -Gathered news reports -Read news bulletins -Voiced jingles and promo -Attended news and media advocacy briefings
Freelance Columnist
Fides Media Newspaper, Awka
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Wrote weekly grammar column titled Better Grammar.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu, Nigeria11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English And Literary Studies
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu, Nigeria12.2010
Skills
- Creative writing, scriptwriting, copywriting and editing skills
- Excellent event planning, management, facilitation and capacity-building skills
- Media advocacy skills
- Decision making and leadership skills
- Team playing, networking, partnership and collaboration skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and plan properly
- Corel Draw, Adobe Premier Pro, Photoshop and photography skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Expertise in brand and quality control and crisis management
- Problem solving skills and attention to details
Professional Memberships
Associate, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (ANIPR)
Certification
- BBC, Digital strategy conception and implementation
- BBC, Getting Ahead in Radio
- USAID, E-WASH Program Media Roundtable and WASH Media Training
- Africa Institute for Public Policy, Critical New Media Practice Workshop
- Udemy, Copywriting Fundamentals
- Reuters, Introduction to Digital Journalism
- Humanitarian Leadership Academy, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
- Humanitarian Leadership Academy, Project Management for Development Professionals
- COURSERA, Introduction to Google SEO
- COURSERA, Principles of Public Relations
- COURSERA, Creating Behavioural Change
Major Consultancy Experience
- Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Translation and production of radio jingles in 8 languages.
- Disability Rights Advocacy Centre (DRAC), Scripting, production and airing of 40 radio drama episodes.
- Disability Rights Advocacy Centre (DRAC), Facilitated “Do No Harm” conference.
- TedX, Organisation and facilitation of TedX Okpanam..
- Centre for Communications and Social Impact (CCSI), Radio hosting of RASUDiN; a 48-episode family planning programme, 2020, 2021
- Parenting Gist, Management of blog and social media accounts.
Awards
Winner, YNaija’s maiden edition of ‘Nigerian Voices’ (National short story writing competition), 2016.
References
- Chinwe Onyeukwu, Executive Director, Women Africa, 08103155516, chinwe.onyeukwu@gmail.com
- Prof Stella Okoye-Ugwu, Senior Lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, 08161652669, Stella.okoye-ugwu@unn.edu.ng
Timeline
PR & Communications Manager
Bruit Costaud
02.2024 - Current
Communications Manager
Idea Circle Consult, Abuja
07.2021 - 02.2024
Head of News/ Presenter
Trend100.9FM, Asaba
12.2017 - 06.2021
News Editor/ Presenter
Hot 96.5FM, Asaba
07.2013 - 11.2017
Freelance Columnist
Fides Media Newspaper, Awka
03.2012 - 04.2015
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Bachelor of Arts - English And Literary Studies
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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