Elighton Emeka Okoye

Elighton Emeka Okoye has a diverse work experience in the field of media and journalism. Elighton Emeka is currently working as a Content Writer at Zenger News since June 2021. In 2023, they will be joining iCOVER as a Risk Intelligent Analyst. From November 2019 until now, they worked as a Content Producer at Voice of America. Prior to that, they served as a News Correspondent at Global Africa Press starting from October 2018. From December 2016 onwards, they worked as a Photojournalist at Open to New Opportunities with no geographic limitations. Elighton Emeka also gained experience as a Regional Reporter at Democracy Watch News Africa Subsahara since January 2016. Elighton Emeka started their career as an Independent Filmmaker in 2008, working as a freelance media producer. From 2016 until November 2019, they worked independently as a Media Professional and Producer.

Elighton Emeka Okoye began their education in 1994 at Federal Polytechnic Okoh, Anambra state Nigeria, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies in 1997. Elighton Emeka then pursued further education at Indian Institute of Mass Communication in New Delhi from 2009 to 2011, earning a participation certificate in Journalism.

In 2011, Okoye attended Parvatibai Chowgule College Of Arts & Science in Goa, India, where they studied Film Making & Editing. During this time, they gained experience in reporter campus TV, film making and editing, audio recording, and studio assistance.

In 2013, Okoye obtained a diploma in Crisis Reporting from Goethe-Institut Côte d'Ivoire. Elighton Emeka continued their education at Goethe-Institut Côte d'Ivoire, receiving additional certifications in Mass Class Crisis Reporting in 2014 and Dramaturgy of Documentary Making in 2016.

Okoye also obtained certifications in Internet Freedom & Security for Journalists from Clemson University, ECE USA in 2014, and The Ecosystem Approach and Systems Thinking from UNEP (exact date not provided). Lastly, they acquired a diploma in Film Production from Parvatibai Chowgule College Of Arts & Science in 2011 as part of their previous degree.

Overall, Okoye has a diverse educational background in mass communication, journalism, film making, crisis reporting, and additional certifications in related fields.