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Ekene Okobi

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I am a journalist, educator, and artist capable of delivering a range of written content from scripts to academic research on deadline. I have produced content for broadcast, online, and print distribution.

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I am a journalist, educator, and artist capable of delivering a range of written content from scripts to academic research on deadline. I have produced content for broadcast, online, and print distribution. I am skilled at unpacking complex topics for lay audiences using accessible, conversational language. I am passionate about audience development, community engagement, outreach, and research.

I’ve created curricula for diverse cognitive styles, and for participants of all ages. I have created transformative learning experiences for special education students, creative workshops for educators and artists, and professional development for journalists across California.

  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
  • GermanBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Government

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Projects · 1

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A Legislative Theater session staged April 5, 2025 in San Francisco as part of Night of Ideas, a free, annual global event coordinated by the ‪Institut Francais‬ and co-produced by ‪Villa Albertine‬, as well as with local partners. They are evenings of art, panel discussions, performances, and workshops guided by themes related to pressing global issues.

The San Francisco Night of Ideas was co-produced with the ‪Asian Art Museum‬ , ‪Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, and ‪KQED‬.

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  • Creative Director

Work experience· 29 roles

Cohort Manager · California Local News FellowshipMay 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Part of a six-person core leadership team managing a $25m publicly funded fellowship for early-career journalists. Coordinated with academics, news professionals, and newsmakers to design and deliver professional development and mentorship programs. Supported early career journalists placed at various newsrooms in California. Recruited, evaluated, and selected newsroom and fellow applicants.

General Assignment Reporter · KQED Public RadioApr 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Filed six to ten 45-55 second spots weekly for the San Francisco Bay Area affiliate of NPR and the national network. Reported and produced spots, features, cut-and-copy, voicers, and live on-air debriefings from newsroom and field. Monitored multiple agencies and news media for breaking and developing news. Developed sources within public agencies, educational entities, advocacy, community service, and nonprofits.

General Assignment Reporter · KQED Public RadioApr 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Filed six to ten 45-55 second spots weekly for the San Francisco Bay Area’s top affiliate of National Public Radio (NPR) and the national network. Reported and produced spots, features, cut-and-copy, voicers, and live on-air debriefings from the newsroom and in the field. Monitored local, state, national, and international agencies and news media for breaking news and developing stories. Developed sources within local, regional, and statewide public agencies, educational entities, advocacy, community service, and nonprofit organizations.

General Assignment Reporter · KQED Public RadioApr 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos
SpEd RSP Teacher · San Francisco Unified School District, The Academy @ McAteer - SFJul 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos
SpEd RSP Teacher · San Francisco Unified School District - The Academy @ McAteerJul 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos
SpEd RSP Teacher · San Francisco Unified School DistrictJul 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Facilitator · University of the Arts, LondonFeb 2019 – Aug 2025 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Education

BFA: Dramatic Writing · New York University Tisch School of the Arts1994 – 1998
MA: Broadcast Journalism & Public Affairs · American University School of Communication2003 – 2005
MA: Educational Theatre · New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development2012 – 2014
MSc: Applied Psychology in Fashion · University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion2017 – 2019

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