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George Nyavor

@georgenyavor

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Experienced multimedia journalist and news editor driving audience growth and impact.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior editorial or communications role where I can lead content strategy, grow audiences, mentor teams, and produce high-impact journalism in a collaborative, growth-oriented organisation.

I am an experienced multimedia journalist and news editor with over nine years of experience strategising and managing media and communications portfolios in development and advocacy.

I specialise in online, radio and television news reporting and production, producing enterprising human-interest stories and holding leaders and stakeholders accountable.

As an editor I have led daily editorial meetings, supervised and edited content from junior reporters, revived initiatives that increased traffic, and played central roles in high-profile live election coverage and special event productions.

I bring media relations, monitoring expertise, copywriting, media buying and scheduling experience, plus practical knowledge of advertising agency operations to maximise audience reach and commercial value.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

News Editor

Current

Prime Media Ltd

Led editorial direction for Prime News portals, revived traffic-driving initiatives and built media and CSO contacts to improve daily readership across sites.

News Editing Digital Publishing Audience Development Content Strategy Media Relations SEO Analytics

News Editor & Online Reporter

Advertising Publishing Ltd

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020 (5 months)

Directed editorial meetings, supervised and edited daily content to drive >1,000 views per story and supported GhanaWeb's live TV election coverage as field reporter and analyst.

Reporting Editorial Supervision Interviewing CMS

Multimedia Journalist

Multimedia Group Ltd

Apr 2013 - May 2020 (7 years 1 month)

Produced and edited multimedia news and feature content, filed ~20 enterprising online reports monthly, conducted 100+ interviews and supported production of major broadcasts and events.

Broadcasting Reporting Editing Interviewing Content Strategy Storytelling

Head of Publishing

Creative Trends Ltd

Aug 2011 - Mar 2013 (1 year 7 months)

Led content strategy and editorial supervision for Trendsmail Magazine, developed marketing and business plans that drove maiden-edition sales and growth.

Editorial Management Content Strategy Copywriting Marketing Strategy Sales Planning Team Leadership Project Management

Media & Research Executive

Medialynx Limited

Sep 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 3 months)

Managed client accounts for advertising and PR, developed media schedules and creative copy, and led research and proposal development for campaigns.

Media Buying PR Account Management Research Copywriting Outdoor Advertising Campaign Planning Client Relations

Broadcast Journalism Tutor

Africa International University College

Jan 2009 - Jul 2010 (1 year 6 months)

Developed syllabus and delivered practical training in broadcast journalism for ICM candidates, and supervised examinations and student assessments.

Teaching Curriculum Development Assessments Mentoring Public Speaking

Online News Reporter

Ghana Business News

Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 (8 months)

Researched and wrote online business news, conducted interviews with newsmakers and supported data collection for reports and publications.

Reporting Business Journalism Interviewing Research News Writing Data Collection CMS

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ghana Institute of Journalism

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies

2006 - 2010

Activities and societies: Assistant News Editor of PR Today newsletter; Member of Students' Representative Council General Assembly; Member of GIJ chapter of Institute of Public Relations (IPR).

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with coursework in journalism, media production, and communications research.