Ugochukwu Bamidele  MNGRM

Ugochukwu Bamidele MNGRM

° Multi-Award Winning Broadcast Media Executive/ Consultant | Communications Strategist | Voice & Screen Actor | Corporate Event/Wedding Host

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
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About

I am a highly experienced broadcast professional with close to 2 decades of industry experience. My expertise includes broadcast radio consulting for startups and existing stations, broadcast radio management, radio content conceptualization and development, live show hosting and voice acting amongst other industry core competencies. I am also skilled in audio editing and production and proficient in the use of broadcast software such as Simian by BSI, Synergy Broadcast Automation, Clyde, BPM Studio, Jazzler, SAM Broadcaster, Radio DJ, Playout ONE, Radio BOSS, Next Kast, Alterkast amongst others.

I am driven by the singular goal of utilizing my optimum potential and available resources to fashion out ways for productivity, profitability and meeting set goals leaving the feeling of a win-win for all stakeholders.

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Experience

  • Cyklotrawn Media

    Cyklotrawn Media

    17 years 4 months

    • CEO / Head Content & Strategy

      Cyklotrawn Media

      - Present 18 years 4 months

      Nigeria.

      Cyklotrawn Media is a time-tested Media/Advertising/ PR Consultancy Company, specializing in quality product and service delivery of brand imaging, and marketing communications.

      Our services range from innovative digital services which include; Broadcast Radio and Podcast platform consultancy/Management, Brand Communications, Audience Engagement, Marketing Solutions, Business development solutions, and Event Planning.

      We conceptualize, develop and implement the best global…

      Cyklotrawn Media is a time-tested Media/Advertising/ PR Consultancy Company, specializing in quality product and service delivery of brand imaging, and marketing communications.

      Our services range from innovative digital services which include; Broadcast Radio and Podcast platform consultancy/Management, Brand Communications, Audience Engagement, Marketing Solutions, Business development solutions, and Event Planning.

      We conceptualize, develop and implement the best global practices in delivering top-notch audiovisual products for radio, TV, and Podcast channels, as well as their content. We work as partners and collaborators with our clients to develop solutions that increase their operational benefits and competitive advantage.


      OUR UNIQUE SELLING POINT:

      Dynamic & Professional Broadcast Media Consultation / Management (Radio/TV/Podcast).

      Channel & Platforms Management Recruitment (Head of station / Station Manager).

      Smart & Engaging Broadcast Media (Radio/TV/Social Media) Content development.

      Team Recruitment & Training Facilitation.

      Team Leadership & Management.

      Music Library Creation, Update, and Maintenance for on-air and online radio stations.

      Create ideas/concepts and write Advertising Copy for BRANDS, that scale. Also, provide complete audio and (or) video advert, documentary, or special report production that represents and sells your brand. Voiceover for audiobooks, narrations for books, documentary, conferences, shows and voice-acting for animations.

      Brand Management.

      Artiste Management.

      Event Planning.

    • Content Director

      Cyklotrawn Media

      - Present 17 years 4 months

  • Head Broadcast Services

    XL106.9FM

    - 4 years 9 months

    Uyo, Nigeria.

    As the Head of Broadcast services, I oversaw the smooth running of the programmes, production, news and engineering units of the station for maximum productivity. I led and directed a team of forward thinking media professionals, communicate clearly the organization's goal and coordinate overall effort in accordance with the station's vision.

    On this role I ensured optimal performance of various units by providing leadership and direction in the development of radio program concepts and…

    As the Head of Broadcast services, I oversaw the smooth running of the programmes, production, news and engineering units of the station for maximum productivity. I led and directed a team of forward thinking media professionals, communicate clearly the organization's goal and coordinate overall effort in accordance with the station's vision.

    On this role I ensured optimal performance of various units by providing leadership and direction in the development of radio program concepts and ensure smooth follow-through from start to finish. Conducted in-house reorientation and trainings for optimum performance.

    Skills: Radio Management and Operations, Team Building and Training.

  • XL 106.9FM

    XL 106.9FM

    4 years 9 months

    • Breakfast Show Host

      XL 106.9FM

      - 4 years 9 months

      No. 71, General Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

      I hosted the #XLSuperBreakfastShow every weekday from 6:30am to 10am. The show is loaded with hit music, motivationals, entertaining games, front-burner issues and is informative on global trends and views.

    • Head of Station/ Head, Content Development

      XL 106.9FM

      - 4 years 9 months

      Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  • Head of Programmes

    Sparkling 92.3fm

    - 10 months

    Calabar, Nigeria

    Throughout my career I have provided exceptional leadership and operations support to radio stations. When it comes to development of station's content I have excellently delivered. On this role I put together programme schedule from scratch based on format and demographic.

    With my experience, I was able to generate ideas for contents that underlined station's identity while ensuring that station's identity is communicated to the right people.

    Monitored and reviewed programmes to…

    Throughout my career I have provided exceptional leadership and operations support to radio stations. When it comes to development of station's content I have excellently delivered. On this role I put together programme schedule from scratch based on format and demographic.

    With my experience, I was able to generate ideas for contents that underlined station's identity while ensuring that station's identity is communicated to the right people.

    Monitored and reviewed programmes to ensure schedules are met, adherence to guidelines and performances are of adequate quality. Put policy in place to ensure program logs were accurately filled in conformance with National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) rules and regulations. Lead a team of forward thinking media professionals and coordinated activities with the news, programmes and other units to drive achievement of station's vision and goals.

    Skill: Radio content conceptualization.

  • Radio/TV Show Host & Senior News Anchor

    Independent Television / Independent Radio 92.3fm

    - 4 years 5 months

    Benin city, Nigeria.

    Hosted "This Morning on ITV" a breakfast current affairs magazine show and other shows as assigned by the programmes director.

    Read the news, public service and promotional announcements.
    Created radio social media handles and updated socials with contents that drove engagements and traction by 41%.

  • OAP (Show Host & News Anchor), Content Creator & Producer

    Vision Africa Radio 104.1fm

    - 2 years 9 months

    Umuahia, Nigeria.

    Created and hosted wholesome inspirational radio shows.

    Delivered news, sports and other reports, located guests to appear on talk and interview shows, handled the task of improving station's music library.

    Grew the number of active listeners and participation from audience by creating social media channels and updating pages daily. Recorded and produced commercials for later broadcast.

  • On Air Personality

    City 105.1fm

    - 1 year 2 months

    Lagos, Nigeria.

    Conducted interviews, researched daily events and happenings that was repurposed as contents for broadcast.

    Wrote show preps for interviews and programs.

Education

Courses

  • The Power Of The Mass Media To Effect Change.           Organized by Vision Africa Int’l, USA and Sharing Int’l USA.

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Projects

  • Yugee D' Phenom's Portfolio

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Honors & Awards

  • Radio Presenter Of The Year

    Independent Television/Radio Staff Awards

  • Nominee, Edo State Governor’s Youth Leadership Award   

    The Divine Smiles Foundation International

  • Outstanding Radio Presenter (South-West) Mid-day/Lunch Hour   

    Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards

  • Most Promising Presenter of the Year   

    Abia Youth Awards Organized by Culture TV Network and Abia State Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Languages

  • English

    Professional working proficiency

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