Effiong Henshaw
@effionghenshaw
Seasoned communications strategist specializing in corporate and crisis communications.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned and detail-oriented communications strategist with progressive experience in corporate communications, media relations, and strategic consulting for global energy corporations. I have led doctoral research in political communication, earned a City University of London studentship, and secured an Executive MBA scholarship from Quantic, combining strong analytical research skills with practical communications leadership.
I have developed integrated communication strategies, managed crisis communications, and directed media operations across diverse cultural environments including the UK, Oman, and Nigeria. My achievements include launching integrated post-merger communications campaigns, transforming media-relations processes, coaching teams to improve performance, and consistently elevating organisational visibility through strategic content and stakeholder engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CLAcademic Researcher
City, University of London
Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 11 months)
Led doctoral research in political communication using quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate news framing in political coverage and managed multiple research projects while awarded a studentship.
Communications Consultant
Multiple Clients
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Provided communications consulting, editing, and content development for diverse clients, delivering materials and trainings with 72–96 hour turnaround and cultivating long-term client relationships.
Senior Content Development Officer
Nigeria LNG Limited
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Engineered key messages, led media and internal communications, and directed crisis management initiatives, improving stakeholder engagement and implementing communication toolkits across operations.
Head - Media Relations & Publications
Oman LNG LLC
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 11 months)
Led media relations and crisis communications, launched integrated post-merger communication campaigns, and elevated public profile through targeted placements and improved departmental workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CLCity, University of London
Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism, Journalism
2020 - 2024
Activities and societies: Recipient of City University of London Studentship award for doctoral research in journalism.
Undertook doctoral research in political communication using quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate news frames in political coverage and managed multiple research projects.
QTQuantic School of Business and Technology
Executive Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Activities and societies: Full academic scholarship recipient.
Completed an Executive Master of Business Administration program on a full academic scholarship.
ULUniversity of Leeds
Master of Arts, Political Communication
Postgraduate study focused on political communication culminating in a Master of Arts degree.
UCUniversity of Calabar
Bachelor of Arts, History
Completed undergraduate studies in history, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree.
The Polytechnic Calabar
Diploma in Mass Communication, Mass Communication
Completed diploma-level studies in mass communication.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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