Mavis Mensah
Journalism
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Enthusiastic Programme Host eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of News Production; reading and training in Radio and Television journalism. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Radio and Television Media.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Newscast Producer
Destiny Radio
Accra, Ghana
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Program Host
OG Star Television
Kumasi, Ghana
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
- Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests and programs thoroughly.
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on relationships, life styles and other items of interest.
- Conferred with advertising partners to develop and deploy effective promotional strategies.
- Announced morning news and posted it to website and social media.
- Covered morning and breaking news in creative way.
- Played One-hour shows with on-time ad airs and strict adherence to NCC regulations.
New Anchor
Champion Television
Kumasi, Ghana
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Delivered local news and feature reports in public radio style for morning and afternoon news programs.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television/ radio broadcast.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
Education
Diploma in Journalism - News Production
PMC Media And Business College
Kumasi, Ghana 09.2015 - 10.2017
WASSCE Certificate - General Arts
Fiasseman Senior High School
Tarkwa, Ghana 09.2011 - 10.2014
BECE Certificate - General Studies
Bosomtwi Preparatory School
Kumasi, Ghana 09.2008 - 10.2011
Skills
Technical Writing
Television and print journalism
Proofreading
Social media
Content Development
Strong graphic and visual sense
Detail-oriented
Reading comprehension
Teamwork
Timeline
Newscast Producer
Destiny Radio
12.2019 - 01.2021
Program Host
OG Star Television
03.2018 - 11.2018
New Anchor
Champion Television
05.2017 - 01.2018
Diploma in Journalism - News Production
PMC Media And Business College
09.2015 - 10.2017
WASSCE Certificate - General Arts
Fiasseman Senior High School
09.2011 - 10.2014
BECE Certificate - General Studies
Bosomtwi Preparatory School
09.2008 - 10.2011