JO monogramJennifer Okolo
Multimedia Journalist · Broadcast Presenter

Clear stories that connect — across every platform.

A multimedia journalist with 5+ years telling stories for TV, radio, podcasts and online — from news anchoring and live reporting to video journalism and podcast production, delivered fast without losing accuracy or fairness.

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Jennifer Okolo, multimedia journalist and broadcast presenter
5+
Years On Air
About

Telling stories through pictures and words.

I'm a multimedia journalist with over five years' experience creating clear, engaging stories for TV, radio, podcasts and online platforms. I tell stories through pictures and words, making content that genuinely connects with audiences — and I work quickly without ever losing accuracy or fairness.

From the anchor desk to the field, I've produced and presented daily news bulletins, fronted live reports and two-ways, hosted my own programmes and podcasts, and produced full news packages for both radio and television. I'm equally at home operating a camera, managing autocue, editing in Premiere Pro, or building an audience on social.

I hold an MA in Broadcast Journalism from Nottingham Trent University (BJTC accredited, EJTA recognised), and I'm trained in mobile journalism, digital journalism and the safety of journalists in conflict reporting.

— Jennifer Okolo
5+
Years in journalism
4
Platforms: TV · radio · podcast · online
4×
Newsroom awards won
MA
Broadcast Journalism (NTU)
Capabilities

Skills across the newsroom & beyond.

From on-air delivery to post-production and digital growth — a full multimedia skill set.

Broadcasting

Two-ways delivery Live reporting News reading (radio & TV) Short-form news reports Scriptwriting (online, radio & TV)

Production

News package production (radio & TV) Podcast production Camera operation Studio camera operation Autocue management

Journalism & Content

Social media journalism Content creation Audience engagement Interview facilitation SEO & content optimisation

Digital & Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Audition vMix livestream Canva Meta / YouTube / Google Ads Google Suite & MS Office AI prompt engineering Shorthand storytelling
Showreel

See the work in motion.

A reel of anchoring, live reporting, video journalism and presenting.

Selected Work

Stories & shows I've made.

A selection of bulletins, packages, two-ways and features — straight from the newsroom.

Notts TV · Newsweek

Headway Nottingham

The package that broke the Headway Nottingham story — later followed up by the BBC with significant regional reach.

Viewer TV · Anchoring

Top Stories Bulletin

Anchoring and reading the Top Stories news bulletin live on Viewer Television.

News Reading

Lunchtime Bulletin

Presenting a full lunchtime news bulletin with clear, paced delivery to camera.

Field Report

Clean Air

A reported news package on air quality — filmed, scripted and edited as a complete piece.

Viewer TV · Anchoring

Top Stories — Full Bulletin

Anchoring a complete Top Stories news bulletin live on Viewer Television.

Feature

Open Arms Charity

A human-interest feature on a local food and charity initiative, from interview to edit.

Podcast

On the mic.

Long-form conversations — hosting, interviewing and producing. Hit play below.

Worked with
Notts TV Trust Television Viewer Television Unzipped Stories Africa Bingham FM 89.9 Gotel Communications
Experience

On the desk & in the field.

Jun 2022 — Present

Freelance Host & Producer

Unzipped Stories Africa Podcast Podcast
  • Curate and plan episodes to deliver compelling stories.
  • Research and develop interview scripts and questions to deepen storytelling.
  • Lead and facilitate interviews, capturing authentic, engaging moments.
  • Oversee editing and post-production for a high-quality, polished output.
  • Manage the show's Instagram page and audience engagement.
Nov 2024 — Present

Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant

Now Education, UK Education
  • Deliver lesson plans and keep pupils on task while maintaining classroom order.
  • Manage registers, safeguarding and behaviour in line with school policy.
  • Support individual students needing extra help to understand concepts and complete tasks.
Jul — Aug 2024

Video Journalist (University Placement)

Notts TV, Nottingham, England Television
  • Captured high-quality, accurate footage for news stories under tight deadlines.
  • Wrote clear, concise scripts to complement visual content.
  • Assembled news packages integrating video, audio and written content for broadcast.
  • Operated studio camera and managed autocue during live broadcasts.
May 2024

Newsweek Reporter (MA Assessment)

Nottingham Trent University, UK Newsroom
  • Broke a significant story on Headway Nottingham that gained follow-up coverage from the BBC.
  • Researched, developed and produced in-depth stories in an intensive Newsweek programme.
  • Conducted interviews and created multimedia content under tight deadlines.
Jan — Jun 2024

Communications Coordinator

African Women Empowerment Forum (AWEF), Nottingham Comms
  • Managed all social media platforms for consistent communication.
  • Created and distributed newsletters to engage the community.
  • Facilitated educational and community engagement events, evaluating impact via feedback.
Mar — Jun 2022

Freelance Presenter

Trust Television, Abuja, Nigeria Television
  • Presented Showcase, a pre-recorded programme, with professional, engaging delivery.
  • Worked closely with producers to ensure smooth recording sessions.
  • Delivered clear, polished segments to engage viewers effectively.
Dec 2019 — Aug 2023

Broadcast Journalist

Viewer Television, Abuja, Nigeria Television
  • Produced and presented daily news bulletins and on-location reports.
  • Created and hosted the programme Gospel Light, growing consistent viewership.
  • Drafted clear, condensed news headlines and developed newscasts, promotions and teases.
  • Awarded Best News Producer (2021, 2022) and Best News Anchor (2021).
Dec 2018 — Jul 2019

News Anchor / Reporter

Bingham University FM Radio 89.9 Radio
  • Reported from the newsroom and co-presented the breakfast programme Top of the Morning.
  • Helped shape the narrative on key issues through effective storytelling.
Mar — Sep 2018

Newsroom Intern / Reporter

Gotel Communications, Yola, Adamawa State Multimedia
  • Covered a variety of topics independently and on assignment as a newsroom reporter.
  • Identified and secured multiple sources for accurate, credible coverage.
  • Interviewed guests and produced daily news reports for broadcast.
Recognition

Awards & honours.

Recognised by Viewer Television for excellence in news production and on-air presentation.

2022

Best News Producer

Viewer Television — excellence in news production.

2021

Best News Producer

Viewer Television — excellence in news production.

2021

Best News Anchor

Viewer Television — outstanding on-air presentation.

2022

Most Consistent Show Producer & Anchor

For Gospel Light, Viewer Television.

2024

BBC Follow-Up Exclusive

Broke the Headway Nottingham story picked up by the BBC.

2024

MA Broadcast Journalism

BJTC accredited & EJTA recognised, Nottingham Trent University.

Education & Training

Qualifications & courses.

2024

MA Broadcast Journalism

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom

BJTC accredited (NCTJ equivalent) · EJTA recognised
2019

B.Sc Mass Communication

Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria (2015–2019)

2025

Digital Marketing

Female and Male in Tech

2023

Safety of Journalists in Conflict Reporting

Daily Trust Foundation in partnership with City, University of London

2022

Mobile Journalism

Al Jazeera Media Institute (e-learning)

2021

Introduction to Digital Journalism

Reuters Newsroom Course

2021

Environmental Journalism / Why Local Matters: Storytelling

Thomson Foundation online course

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Additional Strengths

Teamwork · Leadership · Creative thinking · Decision making · Emotional intelligence · Adaptability · Stress & time management · Organisation · Attention to detail

Get in touch

Let's work together.

For presenting, reporting, hosting, podcast and content enquiries — I'd love to hear from you.

Based in
Nottingham, UK · Available UK-wide