I am a results-driven Multimedia Journalist with over 6 years of experience in high-impact broadcast news and investigative production. I thrive in boots-on-the-ground reporting, delivering clear, live coverage from the field and turning complex policy issues into compelling stories for diverse audiences. I am proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and cross-platform digital storytelling, with a focus on community-centric reporting and political analysis. My work emphasizes accurate storytelling, editorial integrity, and building trust with communities while covering events like protests and elections in Nigeria.

Okafor Uchenna Sydney

I am a results-driven Multimedia Journalist with over 6 years of experience in high-impact broadcast news and investigative production. I thrive in boots-on-the-ground reporting, delivering clear, live coverage from the field and turning complex policy issues into compelling stories for diverse audiences. I am proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and cross-platform digital storytelling, with a focus on community-centric reporting and political analysis. My work emphasizes accurate storytelling, editorial integrity, and building trust with communities while covering events like protests and elections in Nigeria.

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I am a results-driven Multimedia Journalist with over 6 years of experience in high-impact broadcast news and investigative production. I thrive in boots-on-the-ground reporting, delivering clear, live coverage from the field and turning complex policy issues into compelling stories for diverse audiences.
I am proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and cross-platform digital storytelling, with a focus on community-centric reporting and political analysis. My work emphasizes accurate storytelling, editorial integrity, and building trust with communities while covering events like protests and elections in Nigeria.

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Language

English
Fluent
Igbo
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Broadcast Journalist at The HR Anchor
July 1, 2025 - Present
Labor Policy Reporting: Spearheaded investigative reporting on national labor policies and industrial disputes, interviewing executive policymakers and industry experts. Multimedia Production: Produced data-driven multimedia content and digital news segments focused on workforce development and employment law.
Producer / Reporter / Presenter at TV360 Nigeria
February 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Crisis & Protest Reporting: Delivered multi-day, on-the-ground coverage of the #EndBadGovernance and #FearlessInOctober protests; provided real-time situational analysis and multimedia content from high-pressure environments. Political Coverage: Provided live field reporting for the 2024 Surulere Federal Constituency 1 bye-election, managing real-time updates on voting patterns and results for digital news platforms. Produced: Analysis, Lagos Voices and TV360 Gallery at TV360 Nigeria. Co-Produced the station's flagship daily news bulletin, coordinating with field reporters and technical teams to ensure 100% on-time delivery and editorial accuracy. Hosted: Lagos Voices and TV360 Gallery, conducting high-level interviews with over 20 artists, painters, community leaders, stakeholders and industry experts.
Regional Project Manager at Eunatel Nigeria Limited
July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Project Lifecycle Management: Directed end-to-end telecommunications infrastructure projects for the MTN Fiber X rollout, ensuring all installations met strict technical specifications. Strategic Stakeholder Coordination: Managed cross-functional teams and external vendors to streamline field operations, consistently achieving 100% on-time delivery for large-scale network deployments.
Teller / Marketer at Stanbic IBTC & Sterling Bank
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Executed high-volume financial transactions with 100% accuracy and managed client relations, demonstrating professional integrity and strong communication skills.

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication at Nigerian Institute of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
National Diploma (ND) in Mass Communication at The Polytechnic Ile-Ife
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Certificate in Basic Presentation at National Broadcast Academy (FRCN)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Award: Certificate of Excellence (Game of Draughts) at National Broadcast Academy
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Basic Presentation
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Award: Certificate of Excellence (Game of Draughts)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
National Diploma (ND) in Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Education, Government, Professional Services