I'm Joel Jelkyes Gushi, a dynamic Mass Communication professional with over 10 years of experience in media practice, strategic communication, and community engagement. I am currently rounding up an MSc in Mass Communication and have a strong interest in teaching, research, and knowledge dissemination. I enjoy bridging theory and practice through real-world media experience, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategy development. I am passionate about mentoring students with practical communication skills, fostering critical thinking, and contributing to academic research and institutional development. My work focuses on development communication, media in society, and digital engagement, and I strive to help organizations improve their outreach and impact.

Joel Jelkyes Gushi

I'm Joel Jelkyes Gushi, a dynamic Mass Communication professional with over 10 years of experience in media practice, strategic communication, and community engagement. I am currently rounding up an MSc in Mass Communication and have a strong interest in teaching, research, and knowledge dissemination. I enjoy bridging theory and practice through real-world media experience, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategy development. I am passionate about mentoring students with practical communication skills, fostering critical thinking, and contributing to academic research and institutional development. My work focuses on development communication, media in society, and digital engagement, and I strive to help organizations improve their outreach and impact.

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I’m Joel Jelkyes Gushi, a dynamic Mass Communication professional with over 10 years of experience in media practice, strategic communication, and community engagement. I am currently rounding up an MSc in Mass Communication and have a strong interest in teaching, research, and knowledge dissemination. I enjoy bridging theory and practice through real-world media experience, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategy development.

I am passionate about mentoring students with practical communication skills, fostering critical thinking, and contributing to academic research and institutional development. My work focuses on development communication, media in society, and digital engagement, and I strive to help organizations improve their outreach and impact.

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Work Experience

Lecturer (Mass Communication) & Practical Broadcast Production Coordinator at Noticia Educational Services
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Lecturing NOUN Mass Communication courses (100 to 400L) and coordinating practical broadcast production for student learning.
Lecturer II and Practical Broadcast Production Coordinator at Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafiya
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Teaching Mass Communication; coordinating practical broadcast production activities.
Head, Media & Communications at Women of Divine Destiny Initiative (WODDI)
August 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Designed and implemented communication strategies; produced academic-style reports, case studies, and briefs; coordinated stakeholder engagement; supervised content production; provided technical and advisory support and built institutional visibility.
Media Volunteer at Mercy Corps
July 1, 2022 - Present
Supported communication for development programs through media documentation; produced communication materials including reports and presentations; monitored media trends and contributed to knowledge dissemination.
Media Production Manager at Sauti Fasaha
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Led production teams and coordinated media projects from concept to execution; applied communication theories in practical media production contexts; managed resources, schedules, and quality assurance processes.
Schools Administrative Assistant at Hope Academy, Kwang Railyield Jos
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Administrative support and coordination for school operations.
Personal Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Jos (Prof. Ezekiel Best)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Executive assistance to the Dean; managing schedules and communications.
Communication & Information Intern at Rescue Fellowship
June 1, 2004 - July 1, 2006
Supported development of communication materials and public information content; participated in field reporting, documentation, and stakeholder engagement; contributed to communication strategies promoting peace and social cohesion.

Education

MSc in Mass Communication at National Open University of Nigeria
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
BA in Mass Communication at University of Jos
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Diploma, Digital Sound Engineering & Production at Studio 1 Jos
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Diploma, Mass Communication at University of Jos
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Diploma, Computer Applications at Shalom System Kaduna
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government