Tochi Onyeubi
Communications Officer
Summary
Creative Communications officer with excellent interpersonal and time management skills, with three years of experience working in the development sector, especially in a feminist organization. Skilled in project management with proven history of delivering timely communications aligned with organizations objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Officer
Alliances for Africa
Owerri
06.2021 - Current
- Development of customized communications strategies.
- Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
- Oversaw website copy and social media platforms.
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
- Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
- Oversaw professional social media messaging through content development, follower engagement, social listening, trend analysis and by leveraging competitor research.
News Reporter
Imo Trumpeta Newspaper
Owerri
12.2017 - 05.2021
- Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
- Delivered unscripted breaking news and special event coverage to community.
- Reported on state and local news stories daily, covering politics, current events, crime and development reports
- Reported to editor-In-chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings.
- Crafted well-written news stories based on facts and edited content when time and space required it
News Reporter
Newspoint Newspaper
Owerri
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Reported to editor-In-chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings.
- Crafted well-written news stories based on facts and edited content when time and space required it.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History &International Studies
Imo State University
Imo State 10.2005 - 12.2009
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism
International Institute of Journalism
Imo State 08.2013 - 11.2014
Skills
Written and verbal communication
Building media relations
Social media platforms
Social Media Management
Written documentation
Knowledgeable in Hootsuite, Mailchimp
Timeline
Communications Officer
Alliances for Africa
06.2021 - Current
News Reporter
Imo Trumpeta Newspaper
12.2017 - 05.2021
News Reporter
Newspoint Newspaper
02.2015 - 12.2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism
International Institute of Journalism
08.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History &International Studies
Imo State University
10.2005 - 12.2009