Tope Alake
New York,NY
Summary
Accomplished professional with over eight years of global journalism experience across the US, Europe, and Africa. Skilled at writing, editing, fact-checking and proofreading editorial contents and projects on diverse on topics including renewables, energy, business, sustainability and climate. Strong collaborator, fostering effective communication within teams for successful outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US Power & Renewable Reporter
Bloomberg News
11.2023 - Current
- Exceeds deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written stories under pressure on US utilities, electric vehicle charging, clean energy and climate technology.
- Collaborates with other reporters, Bloomberg Intelligence and BloombergNEF analysts to produce comprehensive coverage on natural disasters, climate, renewable fuels, power and energy.
- Arranges and conducts in-depth interviews with industry newsmakers, leading to scoops and exclusive stories republished by competitors.
- Wrote stories that got over 20,000 Bloomberg Terminal clicks, one of which was featured on Apple News.
- Covers breaking news events and earning reports effectively, ensuring timely updates for audiences.
- Establishes credibility with sources by building strong relationships, resulting in exclusive interviews and scoops.
- Stays up-to-date with current events and trends to be ahead of competition in beat coverage.
- Writes engaging and compelling long-form stories that provide insights on current issues, leading to increased readership.
- Conducts thorough fact-checking, maintaining the newsroom reputation for reliability.
- Utilized advanced data analysis tools and spreadsheets to uncover trends and stories in large datasets.
- Consistently met and exceeded performance metrics set by editorial management, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
- Utilizes social media and search engine optimization best practices to promote stories, boosting online visibility and search rankings.
- Had a three month embed on the energy team, covering natural gas market, oil refining firms, major crude producers including Chevron and ExxonMobil, oil output forecasts and sustainable fuels.
- Highlights trends in stories through charts created from data analysis.
Daybreak Reporter
Bloomberg News
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Curated custom morning briefings on top news for clients across Asia Pacific region in Bloomberg Daybreak Sydney and Hong Kong editions.
- Developed expertise in covering various beats, including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), deals, debt, credit, commodities and politics, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
- Wrote the scripts for Bloomberg Daybreak podcasts and edited the raw audio files using Adobe Audition.
- Consistently reviewed breaking news to keep readers abreast of latest updates.
- Enhanced story appeal with integration of interactive graphics, charts and photos.
- Improved overall stories quality and accuracy through meticulous fact-checking and proofreading.
- Wrote the Asia Open and America Close newsletters for Daybreak subscribers.
Markets and Bureau Reporter
Bloomberg News
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Covered the Nigerian central bank monetary policy decisions, stock, bond and currency markets.
- Demonstrated my versatility as a reporter by writing breaking news and features on various beats including economy, natural disasters, climate change, energy, politics, technology, major legal battles, listed companies and startups.
- Secured and led interviews with top executives and government officials that led to scoops and exclusives.
- Collaborated with editors and reporters globally to produce well-rounded coverage of Covid-19 crisis in text and multimedia formats.
- Led the coverage of naira depreciation and repatriation challenges faced by international investors due to crude prices crash during and after Covid-19 outbreak.
- Enhanced Nigeria coverage on Bloomberg TV, Radio and QuickTake through regular contribution of contents on wide range of issues from 2019 general elections to national protests and police brutality.
- Wrote feature stories that were published in Bloomberg Business week and contributed to investigations into a $9 billion legal award in a U.K. court against the Nigerian government and the fall of the billionaire Gucci master who laundered millions of dollars through internet scam.
- Led a global reporting project on inflation due to supply chain snarls that resulted from coronavirus.
Intern
Bloomberg News
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Enhanced the team's social media utilization for newsgathering by creating and sharing a verified list of newsmakers handles to monitor and set alerts for breaking news.
- Covered the Nigerian stock market and assisted with economy and politics coverage.
- Reported scoops and exclusives from interviews with executives of publicly listed companies and startups.
- Collaborated with reporters and editors across Africa on feature stories and breaking news.
- Wrote about conflict in Nigeria's northeast and climate change impacts.
- Covered press conferences, events and court hearings on crude oil shipment in Nigeria.
Internal Control Analyst
First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Placed temporal hold on customers cards and accounts to safeguard savings until thorough investigations are conducted into suspicious transactions.
- Leveraged data analytics and fraud detection tools in assessing large volumes of transactions to identify potential risks.
- Reduced potential liabilities from real-time fraud by identifying and blocking suspicious money transfers and debit transactions.
- Led efforts to recover funds lost due to fraudulent activities by liaising with affected parties for optimal resolution.
- Streamlined communication channels between internal control and customer care, enabling swift action in response to potential fraud risks.
- Resolved complaints and verified customers' information to restore their access to debit cards and accounts after suspicious activities detection.
Customer Service Officer
Tromville Investment Ltd.
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing their complaints and concerns, while managing escalated cases skillfully by negotiating resolutions that satisfied both the clients and company interests.
- Boosted company reputation by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services to provide exceptional customer service through phone, email, and chat support channels.
- Created and maintained prospective customers' database for promotional sales.
- Reduced response time by managing high call volumes while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Assisted in training new hires regarding company operations, policies and services.
English Teacher
St. Louis Grammar School
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Developed innovative lesson plans and notes to engage students in English language learning.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students needing extra support, resulting in improved academic outcomes.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs, contributing to the overall development of students.
- Conducted regular assessments, tests and quizzes to gauge student understanding and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Education
Master of Arts - Business and Economics and Journalism
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
New York, NY05.2022
Master of Science - Media and Communication
Pan-Atlantic University
Lagos, Nigeria12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
Adekunle AJasin University
Ondo, Nigeria08.2013
Skills
- Research and data-driven story telling
- Content strategy and management
- Reporting and writing
- Editing and copy editing
- Fact-checking and proofreading
- Source and relationship building
- Editorial leadership and collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Accomplishments
- Received Bloomberg News recognition for the excellent coverage of hurricane Beryl in 2024
- Won Bloomberg News Africa Unicorn awards in 2019 on my feature story on Jumia Technologies Inc.
- Edited inspirational book, In Pursuit of Happiness, by Victoria Praise Abraham
- Developed a spread sheet for tracking naira parallel market rates daily, which became the main resource for news and editorial data and charts needs
- Wrote a story on wireless EV charging that started a series of industry conversations both online and offline.
Certification
- Bloomberg Markets Concepts, Bloomberg News, Feb. 2019
- Hostile Environment Training, Pangolin Group, May 2019
Timeline
US Power & Renewable Reporter
Bloomberg News
11.2023 - Current
Daybreak Reporter
Bloomberg News
07.2022 - 11.2023
Markets and Bureau Reporter
Bloomberg News
04.2017 - 09.2021
Intern
Bloomberg News
07.2016 - 03.2017
Internal Control Analyst
First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
06.2015 - 07.2015
Customer Service Officer
Tromville Investment Ltd.
03.2015 - 06.2015
English Teacher
St. Louis Grammar School
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Bloomberg Markets Concepts, Bloomberg News, Feb. 2019
- Hostile Environment Training, Pangolin Group, May 2019
Master of Arts - Business and Economics and Journalism
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Master of Science - Media and Communication
Pan-Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
Adekunle AJasin University
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