Uzoma Ezeson
Communications Strategist | Development Communications | Advocacy & Digital Campaigns
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About
Communications Strategist with about 5 years of experience delivering strategic communications, digital campaigns, advocacy, and behaviour-change communications across governance and development-focused organisations. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, translating programme objectives into audience-focused narratives, and managing communications for multi-country programmes supported by institutions including UN Women, the World Bank and the Chevening Impact Fund. Combines storytelling, digital strategy and stakeholder engagement to strengthen visibility, participation and public engagement.
Experience
Media & Communications Director at Endgame. The Strategy Company (2022-06 – 2026-03)
- Led a 15-member media and communications team delivering integrated campaigns for clients across governance, development and social-impact sectors.
- Developed and executed communications strategies spanning digital media, content, email marketing, social media, multimedia production and advocacy.
- Managed strategic communications for the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance, including enrolment and promotional campaigns, email marketing, social media and multimedia production.
- Led digital communications, promotional campaigns, and experience design for major SPPG platforms and events from 2023 to 2026, including Big Ideas Platform, Africa Conference & Graduation Ceremonies, and #FixPolitics Anniversary.
- Led rebranding and digital transformation initiatives for Community Life Project, Renerge and Elysium, including websites, whitepapers and content systems.
- Produced strategic multimedia content for institutions, including the Bank of Industry and MacArthur Foundation.
- Developed content strategies that grew SPPG's social audiences from 5,000 to 22,300 on X/Twitter, 1,000 to 5,700 on Instagram, 500 to 3,900 on Facebook, and 1,000 to 5,000 on LinkedIn.
Executive Assistant at Endgame. The Strategy Company (2022-06 – 2023-12)
- Provided executive support to the Managing Partner, coordinating calendars, correspondence, travel, meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
- Worked with project and team leads to track deliverables and maintain organised project records with discretion and accuracy.
- Built and maintained digital filing and productivity systems using Google Drive, Notion and Airtable to improve accessibility and task tracking.
- Prepared presentations, reports, briefs and client-facing materials and coordinated multi-time-zone engagements.
- Supported the Managing Partner in the ‘Office of the Citizen’ campaign by #FixPolitics in 2022.
Communications Lead at Do Take Action (2023-10 – 2026-03)
- Managed communications across women’s economic empowerment, advocacy and inclusive procurement programmes, working with programme teams and external stakeholders.
- Led communications for multi-country and national programmes, including content strategy, documentaries, press releases, project reports, digital content and event communications.
- Coordinated stakeholder communications with MDAs, INGOs and private-sector actors across Abuja, Rivers State and Kano State.
- Delivered communications for high-level policy and advocacy events, supporting programme visibility and stakeholder engagement.
- Designed and executed a national advocacy campaign for Gender Responsive Procurement (GRP), driving awareness on inclusive procurement systems.
Communications Associate at Do Take Action (2021-12 – 2022-12)
- Researched and developed website and blog content, contributing to a reported 30% increase in brand authority.
- Managed the DO GDC community of 3,000+ members across Nigeria, Ghana and the UK, supporting engagement and communications.
- Strengthened brand visibility through content pillars, social media management and brand identity development.
- Collaborated with programme managers to plan community events and communicate project impact through reports, content and event coverage.
Researcher/Content Writer at Fame TV (YouTube) (2019-10 – 2021-05)
- Researched over 300+ topical stories about accomplished people, both past and present
- Authored plagiarism-free and SEO-friendly content that generated over 10k views on the company’s YouTube channel, and increased channel subscriptions
Secretary to the State Director at National Emergency Management Agency, Ekiti State (2020-11 – 2021-11)
- Provided administrative and secretarial support to the State Director, including correspondence, scheduling, documentation, and meeting coordination.
- Prepared official briefs, reports, and administrative documents and maintained organised office records.
- Supported relief distribution activities for disaster-affected communities, including coordination and documentation.
- Supported community disaster education, awareness, and preparedness activities.
Education
B.Sc. in Computer Science – Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (2014-09 – 2018-01)