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Alphonsus Okoroigwe

@alphonsusokoroigwe

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Goal-driven journalist with 20+ years' experience in investigative and editorial reporting.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior editorial or reporting roles at organisations valuing ethical journalism, mentorship, investigative work, and clear editorial standards.

I am a goal-driven journalist with over 20 years of experience across print and broadcast media, having covered national and regional issues for both local and international outlets. I specialize in news gathering, investigative reporting, editing and page layout, and have a strong record of producing accurate, well-researched stories under deadline.

I have led and supervised editorial teams, developed editorial visions and newspaper branding, and packaged content for radio and digital platforms. I bring proven leadership, strong editorial judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to ethical journalism.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Regional Correspondent

Voice of America

Aug 2017 - Mar 2025 (7 years 7 months)

Covered South East Nigeria for VOA, developing and producing radio and digital news stories, conducting interviews and research to ensure accuracy, and proofreading/editing content for distribution from 2017–2025.

Interviewing Script Writing Editing Proofreading Radio Packaging Digital Journalism Research

Editorial Consultant

The Polity Newspaper

May 2009 - Feb 2011 (1 year 9 months)

Developed the newspaper's logo and supervised page layout and design while contributing to editorial vision and recruiting editorial staff to support launch and operations.

Layout Recruitment Brand Development Team Coordination

Deputy Editor

New Democrat Newspapers

Mar 2008 - Aug 2008 (5 months)

Managed editorial production, edited and proofread print and online content, commissioned reporters, and maintained publication standards to meet daily deadlines.

Editing Proofreading Commissioning Production Management Research Quality Control

Copy Editor

New Nigerian Newspapers

Jan 2007 - Feb 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Ensured accuracy and style conformity of copy, corrected grammar and facts, restructured articles for clarity, and verified numerical information for the newspaper.

Proofreading Fact Checking Attention To Detail

Chairman, Editorial Board

Concern Magazine

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)

Led the editorial board to define editorial directives, uphold style and standards, guide editors/reporters, and regulate magazine tone and feature planning.

Policy Development Editorial Standards team guidance Content Strategy Interviewing Quality Assurance

Editor

Concern Magazine

Feb 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 10 months)

Planned and supervised magazine content, ensured accuracy and clarity, and made decisions on illustrations and layout to deliver error-free, well-organized issues.

Content Planning Editing Proofreading Quality Control Team Collaboration

Associate Editor

Concern Magazine

Mar 2002 - Jan 2003 (10 months)

Assisted in editorial planning, developed story ideas, performed fact-checking and proofreading, and collaborated with writers and photographers to improve editorial output.

Fact Checking Proofreading Collaboration Research File Management