Ayooluwa Ekundare

Ayooluwa Ekundare

Purpose-driven writer and researcher with broadcasting and storytelling expertise.

Yenagoa, NG.

About

Purpose-driven writer and researcher with a B.Sc. in Anthropology, adept at crafting compelling narratives and impactful content for diverse audiences. Leveraging hands-on experience in news writing, reporting, and live broadcasting, I combine analytical depth with editorial precision to shape stories that resonate. Eager to contribute unique perspectives across media, research, and development, driving engagement and fostering meaningful connections.

Work

Radio Nigeria Creek 106.5 FM

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Presenter (Freelance training)

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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Summary

As a trainee presenter, understudied senior presenters, managed broadcast formalities, co-anchored live programs, and ensured smooth daily broadcast administration.

Highlights

Understudied senior presenters across multiple shifts, mastering studio dynamics and live broadcast techniques for diverse programming.

Executed opening formalities for daily live broadcasts, ensuring seamless program commencement and audience engagement.

Co-anchored selected live programs, contributing to dynamic on-air discussions and enhancing broadcast flow.

Efficiently managed daily broadcast log book updates, maintaining accurate administrative records and program progression.

Managed all aspects of weekend shifts, specifically Saturdays, ensuring strict adherence to program schedules and operational continuity.

Niger Delta Television

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News Writer and Reporter

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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Summary

As a Corps Member, wrote and curated news reports, operated as a correspondent, and developed field report stories for live news broadcasts.

Highlights

Authored and curated timely news reports for live news broadcasts, ensuring accurate and engaging content delivery to a broad audience.

Functioned as a report correspondent, curating and delivering voiceover news reports for live broadcast segments.

Developed compelling news 'intro' paragraphs and tags, optimizing viewer engagement and clarity for live broadcasts.

Developed and curated impactful field report stories, enhancing local news coverage and audience connection.

Volunteer

Deputy Corps Editor

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Editorial Board CDS Group, NYSC Bayelsa State

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Deputized for the Chief Corps Editor, managing administrative operations, curating editorials, and overseeing CDS coverage.

Highlights

Proactively deputized for the Chief Corps Editor, ensuring continuity of board operations and strategic decision-making.

Managed administrative operations, including curating editorials and overseeing essential board tasks for efficient workflow.

Oversaw the execution of requested CDS coverage by the Media and Press team, ensuring successful delivery of group and personal projects.

Assumed full editorial responsibilities during the Editor's unavailability, maintaining seamless board operations and project progression.

Head of Press for the 2025 Batch C Camp Orientation Course

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Orientation Broadcasting Service OBS, NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp

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Led the press team during the NYSC orientation course, overseeing news reporting, live broadcasts, and team editing.

Highlights

Led the press team during the NYSC orientation course, coordinating all news reporting and broadcast activities.

Drafted and curated timely news reports for major events during the three-week orientation course, ensuring rapid information dissemination.

Anchored scheduled live news broadcasts and interview sessions, maintaining consistent information delivery throughout the three-week period.

Efficiently edited scheduled news report drafts as Head of Press, improving content quality and accuracy for public release.

Editor-in-Chief

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Archaeology and Anthropology Press Organization, University of Ibadan

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Led the Press Organization, reviving student journalism, managing operations, and heading the editorial team for the Humanitas Magazine.

Highlights

Successfully revived student journalism within the department, increasing student engagement and publication output during the 2023/2024 academic session.

Managed organizational affairs with a structured organogram, optimizing operations, tasks, and deadlines to produce effective results.

Led the editorial team for the 2025 edition of Humanitas Magazine, overseeing content creation and publication.

Collaborated with the Staff Editor to craft editorials and edit entries, ensuring high-quality content for the publication.

Deputy Editor-in-chief

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Faculty of Science Press Organization, University of Ibadan

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Deputized for the Editor-in-chief, assigned weekly tasks, oversaw submissions, handled editorial proofreading, and represented the Faculty Press.

Highlights

Efficiently supported the Editor-in-chief, contributing to the smooth operation of the Faculty of Science Press Organization during the 2023/2024 academic session.

Assigned weekly tasks to all organization members and oversaw the submission of weekly publications, ensuring consistent content flow.

Managed comprehensive editorial tasks, including proofreading and publishing, to maintain high standards for all publications.

Represented the Faculty Press as a Senate member under the Union, advocating for journalistic interests and organizational visibility.

Volunteer Content Writer and Editor for the Media Subsidiary

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Destiny Development Initiative

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Volunteered as a content writer and editor for the media subsidiary's website and co-edited a short movie series script.

Highlights

Produced engaging content for the media subsidiary's website, enhancing online presence.

Served as content editor, ensuring high standards of accuracy and linguistic quality for web publications.

Co-edited a short movie series script, contributing to the development and refinement of creative media.

Features Editor

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Faculty of Science Press Organization, University of Ibadan

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Headed the Features Desk, assigned tasks to members, edited weekly publications, and contributed to the editorial board.

Highlights

Efficiently headed the Features Desk, overseeing journalistic activities for the Faculty of Science Students Association during the 2022/2023 academic session.

Managed the assignment of weekly tasks to members, ensuring timely content creation and submission.

Edited weekly publications, maintaining high standards of quality and relevance for the Faculty of Science Students Association.

Contributed significantly to the editorial board of the Press Organization, influencing content strategy and production.

Education

University of Ibadan

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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B.Sc Anthropology Grade: 3.39/4.00 CGPA (SECOND CLASS UPPER DIVISION)

Awards

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE- Most Active and Consistent Pressman of the Archaeology and Anthropology Student Association Press Organization (AASA PRESS)

Archaeology and Anthropology Student Association Press Organization (AASA PRESS)

Recognized for outstanding active and consistent contributions to the AASA Press during the 2022/2023 Academic Session.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - Most Active and Supportive member of the Faculty of Science Student Association Press Organization (FASSA PRESS)

Faculty of Science Student Association Press Organization (FASSA PRESS)

Acknowledged as the most active and supportive member of FASSA PRESS during the 2022/2023 Academic Session.

Certificate of Induction for active participation and completion of the induction workshop of the 35th induction ceremony of the Union of Campus Journalists

Union of Campus Journalists

Awarded for active participation and successful completion of the 35th induction workshop during the 2022/2023 academic session.

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE- Best Educational Writer in the Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan

Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan

Recognized as the best educational writer in the Faculty of Science for the 2021/2022 Academic Session.

Languages

English

Yoruba

Italian

Skills

Content Writing

Content Writing.

Report writing

Report writing.

Voiceover Reporting

Voiceover Reporting.

Research Writing

Research Writing.

Broadcasting

Broadcasting.

Creative Writing

Creative Writing.

Proofreading and Editing

Proofreading and Editing.

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Interests

Broadcasting

Broadcasting.

Report Writing for Media organizations

Report Writing for Media organizations.

Creative Writing as part of an Initiative

Creative Writing as part of an Initiative.

Voiceover Artistry

Voiceover Artistry.

Projects

Ph.D Preliminary Survey Project- Flooding; Memory and Infrastructure.

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Summary

Research Writer for a preliminary survey project on flooding, memory, and infrastructure, involving data collection, translation, and report drafting.

Discovering Oyo State- Book Project

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Summary

Led as the primary research writer for the "Discovering Oyo State Book" project, a creative product documenting Oyo State's history, beauty, and culture to foster tourism and cultural value. The project is aimed at fostering the value of culture and tourism in the information infrastructure of Oyo State.