TEHN-LENNOX AKPETEY

[email protected] • +233(0)249140014 • P.O. BOX 1633, ACCRA, GHANA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Motivated professional with strong research and communication skills, adept in creating engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. Skilled in content development, project management, and ensuring compliance with media laws. Seeking to leverage expertise in development communication and editorial skills to excel in a role as a Development Communication Practitioner, contributing to impactful storytelling and effective communication strategies. Ambitious producer with a strong leadership presence and proven track record of driving projects to successful completion through articulate communication and a dynamic, social approach. Adept at navigating complex production environments with optimism and focus on achievement, consistently delivering high-quality results.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PRODUCER, AFRICA DOCUMENTARIES
01/2022 - Present
GHANA BROADCASTING CORPORATION , ACCRA
• Decide on the angle of the production work
• Ensured compliance with laws related to copyright, trademark, defamation and other legal issues pertaining to broadcast media.
• Managed the budgeting process of production projects from pre-production through post-production.
• Tell African stories the African way.
• Projecting the good, the bad and the ugly sides of African political leadership
• Provide the audience with historical facts that depict the successes and shortfalls of African countries.
Political Communications Strategist
05/2017 - 10/2017
Affail Monney Campaign Team
• Led a team to research and design communication messages for the election of Mr. Roland Affail Monney, the Ghana Journalists Association's President
• Coordinated the social media campaign
• Campaign coordinator
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIST
05/2017 - 08/2017
AFFAIL MONNEY CAMPAIGN TEAM , ACCRA, GHANA
• Led a team to research and design communication messages for the election of Mr. Roland Affail Monney, the Ghana Journalists Association's President
• Coordinated the social media campaign
• Campaign coordinator
Producer, Weekly Press Review
05/2013 - 11/2016
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation , Accra
• Led content strategy and guest selection for the Weekly Press Review programme reaching over 50,000 viewers, increasing audience engagement by 15% through targeted topic curation
• Developed comprehensive, well-researched synopses and briefing materials for hosts and guests, enhancing programme quality and viewer satisfaction ratings by 10%
• Collaborated with production and editorial teams to monitor and evaluate guest contributions and overall programme effectiveness, driving continuous improvements in content relevance
• Implemented feedback mechanisms and coordinated with marketing to expand programme reach, resulting in a 12% growth in social media interactions and positive audience feedback
Producer
05/2013 - 11/2016
I-Blogger Show on GBC 24
• Led topic research and selection for the I-Blogger Show, increasing audience engagement by 15% through well-curated content
• Collaborated with the host and guests to develop comprehensive background information and synopses, enhancing programme depth and viewer retention
• Monitored and evaluated programme progress weekly, implementing improvements that boosted viewer satisfaction ratings by 10%
• Utilised digital production tools to streamline workflow and ensure timely delivery of high-quality episodes
Editor/Reporter/Producer
09/2010 - Present
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
• A pioneer/ founding member of the GBC 24, All News Channel of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
• Cover stories for GBC 24
• Develop political storylines for GBC24
• Produce programmes for GBC 24
• Edit foreign stories for the bulletins
Assistant Producer
09/2010 - Present
Village Boy Production
• Assist in the production of Communication for Social Change messages for organizations and institutions
• Among our clients are; the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development during the outbreak of Cholera in the country, Environment, Science & Innovation Ministry
Reporter
09/2008 - 08/2009
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Newsroom
• General news reporting
• Responsible for the sports news for the team
• Produced news bulletins
• Conducted interviews
Intern
06/2008 - 09/2008
New Times Corporation, Sports Department
• Covered sports assignments
• Assisted in writing editorials for the newspaper
• Produced articles on any sports topic for the newspaper

EDUCATION

M.A
01/2016
Ghana Institute of Journalism , Accra, Ghana
B.A
01/2014
Ghana Institute of Journalism , Accra, Ghana
Diploma
01/2009
Ghana Institute of Journalism , Accra, Ghana

SKILLS