Female journalists have been charged to continue to work hard, smarter and believe in themselves. Theodora Aidoo of FaceToFace Africa, Ghana gave the charge on Monday during the 2021 International Women’s Day celebration held by Report Women Network (REWON) and the Wole Soyinka Center For Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). The virtual event also had Sharon Ijason […]
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Lekan Otufodunrin, Managing Editor www.mediacareerng.org writes on suggestions for female journalists on how to excel in the profession at the webinar on Monday, March 15 by the #ReportWomenNetwork to mark International Women’s Day 2021. Sharon Ijasan of Television Continental and Theodora Aidoo, a Ghanaian multimedia journalist @Face2faceAFRICA are two graduates of the Nigerian Institute of
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Lekan Otufodunrin, Executive Director of Media Career Development Network reports on a major issue of discussion at the webinar held by the #ReportWomenNetwork of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) to mark International Women’s Day 2021. In her contribution to the webinar held by the #ReportWomenNetwork of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative
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THISDAY Newspaper says it is hiring fresh university graduate, bright, adventurous, ready to learn under pressure, and have good communication skills who desire a career in the media as reporters. Although the opportunity is open to all graduates in any discipline, non-journalism graduates should have at least a diploma in journalism or mass communication. Minimum
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The Experiencing Public Relations book has been launched by Nigerian Women in PR with speakers and participants restating the importance and need for public relations by all organisations and individuals. The two-hour virtual experiential event and book launch, which was applauded by industry professionals, students and business executives from several countries including India, Ireland, Ghana,
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Philip Amiola , a teacher, writer and spiritual entrepreneur writes on the need for all to commit to addressing underlying issues of sexual predation and abuses through a deliberate process that enforces proper behaviour and reinforces the right values. Following the very sad outcomes of the End SARS protests and other waves of bad news
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Amaka Okoye Presenter/Producer at ARISE NEWS is not your regular female journalist. She has become known for her ‘dare devil’ and extensive reporting of recent cases of kidnappings in northern parts of the country. In this online interview with Lekan Otufodunrin, Okoye formerly of Plus TV Africa shares her motivation for the kind of unique
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The Nigerian Women in Public Relations will on Saturday, March 6 launch Experiencing Public Relations book as part of its efforts to ensure better understanding of Public Relations as a profession. Public relations as a profession has been misunderstood and largely unappreciated over the years, especially as many are unable to identify distinguishing features from
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How can journalists, writers get paid for their skills? Lekan Otufodunrin, a media career development specialist, shares some thoughts on skills they should learn to monetise. One of the things that have helped me in maximising digital and other opportunities, even though I am not a digital native journalist, is my insatiable quest to know
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To mark the 2021 International Women’s Day #IWD2021 on Monday, March 8, with the theme #ChooseToChallenge we are working on having on a weeklong content celebrate women in the media and highlight the gender bias and inequality in our profession. We welcome contributions on various aspects of the theme including the following: *Unforgettable Veteran Media
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