EFEOGHENE AYANRUOH

121 East Davenport St. Apt. #22 Iowa City, IA 52242

efeoghene-ayanruoh@uiowa.edu(914) 356 6803

EDUCATION
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Anticipated May 2017
B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication
International Studies Minor
Human Rights Certificate
John Cabot University, Rome, Italy Spring 2016
Coursework: human rights and journalism
WORK EXPERIENCE
KRUI 89.7FM August 2016 Present
Radio Personality
Host a weekly news show of about 500 listeners at the student-run station in Iowa City
Research major media outlets daily using material to re-write potential news stories for the day
Write scripts and ad-lib materials for stories and content for hour-long segment streaming online
Utilize social media and print media to source interview guests for the program, and conduct interviews on the air
Daily Iowan TV August 2015 Present
Producer
Associate Producer
Promoted to producer from associate producer
Responsible for supervising the full production team including reporters, technical crew, and anchors to produce
weekly fifteen minute live newscasts for the Iowa City area-viewership of approximately 400 people
Preview Voice Over/ Sound On Tape (VO/SOTs) and packages for inclusion in the newscasts
Research and write readers for weekly newscasts
Pitch story ideas at weekly planning meeting
Society 19, Online Magazine December 2015 January 2017
Blogger
Produced monthly lifestyle editorial content for online publication serving international college population
Advertised content on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter; increasing readership, retention, and engagement
Worked with editors to shape the content for publishing
Daily Iowan TV August 2015 December 2015
Weather Anchor/ Reporter
Scripted and anchored weekly weather segment using motion software for graphics
Pitched relevant weekly stories to the campus and Iowa City community to executive director, and collaborated with
writing team to identify important news for the community
Researched, edited, and reported on stories of diverse topics under strict deadline
Edited stories in a non-linear format using Final Cut Pro/ Adobe Premiere
Daily Iowan January 2015 May 2015
Metro Reporter
Using AP Style, produced three to five news stories weekly, for an award winning newspaper
Reported on city council, education, transportation, and breaking news stories under strict deadlines
Identified and vetted subject matters experts for live and phone interviews
SKILLS
WordPress Blogging Site Final Cut Pro Adobe Premiere Audacity Audio Production InDesign Photoshop
Inception Production Software SEO Event Planning Social Media Management DSLR Cameras
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Social Media Manager, National Association of Black Journalists Communications & Marketing Director, Mayflower
Residence Hall Association Dancer, Dance Marathon Member, Campus Activities Board Intern, Iowa United
Nations Association Community Service Director, Homecoming Council