JOSEPHINE ASABEA AKONOR

Proven track record of influencing journalists through proactive pitching and media networking. Skilled in creative storytelling, persuasive writing, and community outreach. Experienced with social media management, press release creation, and event coordination. Committed to meeting deadlines and excelling at public relations and crisis management. Proactive and resourceful individual with strong organisational and communication skills, as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to support team goals. Prepared to contribute to efficient operations and increased productivity in a fast-paced environment.

• Traveling, Reading, article writing, volunteerism, event facilitation, reading, event organization, hospitality, and hiking

Fellow at Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, November 26th, 2015.

Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Award. First Position, online category, November 2014.

Best disaster reporter, Starr FM, 2017.

Female Reporters Leadership Training Programme Fellowship by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism. 29th July- 26th November 2015.

Two-day workshop in Science Reporting organized by United Nations University (UNU) and United Nations Information Centre, 26th-27th April 2015.

Advanced Program in Communications and Governance, KNUSFORD University College and University of Ghana, Accra. September to November 2015.

Two-day training in Human Rights Abuse, organized by the Human Rights Advocacy Centre (NGO) 27th-28th October, 2014.

Training in International Human Resource and Public Relations Management, organized by Brave World Consulting Limited, July 2010.

Participated in the Chris Gardener and 6th Amicus Youth Empowerment Summit 2010.