Ezra Ukanwa
Journalist at Vanguard Media Limited- Claim this Profile
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John Lazarus
Ezra is an excellent writer, he is very creative and with vast knowledge in many fields.
Gabriel Akinyosoye
Ezra Ukanwa is an adept journalist. I must say, having him write for you is like looking yourself in a mirror as expresses any subject topic clearly and simply.
John Lazarus
Ezra is an excellent writer, he is very creative and with vast knowledge in many fields.
Gabriel Akinyosoye
Ezra Ukanwa is an adept journalist. I must say, having him write for you is like looking yourself in a mirror as expresses any subject topic clearly and simply.
John Lazarus
Ezra is an excellent writer, he is very creative and with vast knowledge in many fields.
Gabriel Akinyosoye
Ezra Ukanwa is an adept journalist. I must say, having him write for you is like looking yourself in a mirror as expresses any subject topic clearly and simply.
John Lazarus
Ezra is an excellent writer, he is very creative and with vast knowledge in many fields.
Gabriel Akinyosoye
Ezra Ukanwa is an adept journalist. I must say, having him write for you is like looking yourself in a mirror as expresses any subject topic clearly and simply.
Credentials
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Community Jourrnalism: Basic Principles for Effective Storytelling
YALI Regional Leadership Center East AfricaJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs
YALI AfricaJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Effective Communication for Healthy Outcomes
YALI Regional Leadership Center East AfricaJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Reuters Digital Journalism
ReutersAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Management
Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)Feb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Google Digital for Africa
GoogleDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Digital Google Certification
GoogleOct, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Vanguard Media Limited
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Nigeria
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Media Production
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100 - 200 Employee
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Journalist
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Jan 2022 - Present
• Collect, verify and analyze thoroughly newsworthy information • I cover Aviation, Transportation, Head of Service, and political parties. • Investigate news leads/tips • Abide by journalism’s ethics and codes Contact, interview and research sources • Write and deliver news stories with the reader’s perspective in mind • Collect, verify and analyze thoroughly newsworthy information • I cover Aviation, Transportation, Head of Service, and political parties. • Investigate news leads/tips • Abide by journalism’s ethics and codes Contact, interview and research sources • Write and deliver news stories with the reader’s perspective in mind
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National Youth Service Corps
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700 & Above Employee
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National Youth Service Corp
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Oct 2021 - Present
• I worked as a general reporter and wrote quite a number of exclusive human interest stories. • I worked as a general reporter and wrote quite a number of exclusive human interest stories.
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The Current Newspapers
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Editor In Chief
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Jan 2018 - Present
• I managed the team of writers and editors. • Editing articles for accuracy, grammar, & style. • Evaluating content and making decisions on appropriateness for the publication. • Contributing to the recruiting and hiring process. • Developing the success of the publication. • I managed the team of writers and editors. • Editing articles for accuracy, grammar, & style. • Evaluating content and making decisions on appropriateness for the publication. • Contributing to the recruiting and hiring process. • Developing the success of the publication.
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The Sentinel
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India
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Editor In Chief
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Feb 2020 - Aug 2022
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Precious Foundational School
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Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Classroom Teacher
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Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
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WorldStage, Inc.
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Journalist
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Sep 2020 - Feb 2021
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PPCOM mate Battery
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Brand Manager
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Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
• Analyzing our brand positioning and consumer insights. • Helping shape and communicate our vision and mission. • Translating brand elements into plans and go-to-market strategies. • Analyzing our brand positioning and consumer insights. • Helping shape and communicate our vision and mission. • Translating brand elements into plans and go-to-market strategies.
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Education
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Anchor University, Lagos
BSc, Mass Communication/Media Studies -
Abuja International Academy
High School