UGOCHUKWU AGHALANYA
Journalism
Karu, Abuja,FCT
Summary
Media professional with strong expertise in story development, video journalism and editing. Experienced in producing high-quality content under tight deadlines while maintaining journalistic integrity. Skilled in collaborating with diverse teams and leveraging digital platforms to engage audiences effectively.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work history
Multimedia journalist
ARISE NEWS
Abuja, Nigeria
2018.12 - 2026.04
- Built strong relationships with sources through respectful communication and trust.
- Conducted thorough fact-checking and research to support accurate story development.
- Enhanced news dissemination by effectively utilising social media platforms.
- Collaborated with the editorial team to ensure high standards in content production.
- Worked with photographers to improve the visual appeal of news stories.
- Generated and pitched innovative story ideas to the editorial team for consideration.
Videojournalist
AFRICA INDEPENDENT TELEVISION(AIT)
Abuja, Nigeria
2008.07 - 2017.09
- Planned and executed multiple camera on-location shoots
- Planned and executed multiple camera studio shoots
- Covered and reported news events
- Scripted and edited footage for news reports
- Managed lighting setups for improved video quality.
- Captured high-quality footage for various corporate events.
- Created dynamic visual presentations for enhanced audience engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
IMO STATE UNIVERSITY
Owerri, Imo StateDiploma of Higher Education - Journalism
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM
Abuja, FCT/NigeriaCertificate of Higher Education - Basic Journalism
National Broadcast Academy, NBA
Lagos/NigeriaSkills
- Story development
- Research skills
- Interviewing
- Video journalism
- Video/Film editing
- Digital content creation
- Media ethics
- Fact-checking
- Investigative journalism
Languages
English
Igbo
French
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Researching
- Open to new challenges
- Football
- Badmintin
Accomplishments
- Director of Information, Students' Union Government, International Institute of Journalism, Abuja.
- Deputy Class Representative, Imo State University, Owerri.
Certification
- Certificate: ECOWAS Media Training on INFORMATION INTEGRITY
- Certificate: Basic Journalism Course, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria Training School, Lagos - 2013
- Bachelor of Science: Mass Communication, Imo State University, Owerri - 2012
- Diploma: Journalism, International Institute of Journalism, Abuja - 2007
- Certificate: Digital Journalism, Reuters Institute For Digital Journalism - 2023
Personal Information
Languages
I speak English fluently. I speak Igbo, my native language. I also speak French at an elementary level
Timeline
Multimedia journalist
ARISE NEWS
2018.12 - 2026.04
Videojournalist
AFRICA INDEPENDENT TELEVISION(AIT)
2008.07 - 2017.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Journalism
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM
Certificate of Higher Education - Basic Journalism
National Broadcast Academy, NBA
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
IMO STATE UNIVERSITY