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Neenma Ebeledike
Neenma Ebeledike is an award-winning journalist committed to storytelling that uplifts and empowers marginalized communities. Born and raised in Nigeria, Neenma has always wanted to shine a light on the stories that often go untold.
Neenma is also a voice-over artist, photographer, and video spokesperson. Her journey started at Redeemer's University in Nigeria, where she graduated as valedictorian. She has collaborated with numerous notable media organizations, showcasing her versatility and dedication to storytelling.
Neenma's work has earned her numerous accolades, including the Ida B. Wells Investigative Reporting Fellowship and an internship with the L.A. Times on their investigative desk. She was also awarded the Pete Wilson scholarship from the Radio Television Digital News Association, recognizing Neenma’s outstanding talent as a Bay Area journalism student.
Neenma is a graduate of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. She is a recipient of the California Local News Fellowship and currently works as a multimedia journalist at The Sacramento Observer
EXPERIENCE
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Sept 2025 - Present
Multimedia Journalist
@ Sacramento Observer
Jun 2024 - Nov 2024
Intern Investigative Reporter
@ The Los Angeles Times
Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
Reporter
@ Richmond Confidential
Feb 2022 - Apr 2023
On Air Personality & Reporter
@ Inspiration FM
May 2020-Nov 2020
Reporter & Producer
@ PlusTVAfrica
May 2020-Nov 2020
Intern Reporter
@ HipTV
Mar 2019 - Aug 2022
Reporter
@ Today's Woman magazine
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SKILLS
Tools that i frequently use:
Audio
Audition
VIDEO
Premiere Pro
Photo
Photoshop
Data Visualization
Datawrapper
PORTFOLIO
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Neenma Ebeledike is not only a journalist but also a passionate cinematographer. Her journey into cinematography began as an extension of her storytelling ambitions, allowing her to explore and capture the visual narratives that words alone could not convey.
Allensworth Rising: A fight for water
Neenma's interest in photography was sparked during her early career in Nigeria, where she began documenting the vibrant and diverse experiences of her community. Her keen eye for detail and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects have made her a compelling photographer whose work speaks volumes.
News writing and reporting
Articles
"A newspaper is not just for reporting the news as it is, but to make people mad enough to do something about it."
~Mark Twain~
Neenma Ebeledike is a dedicated and accomplished journalist whose involvement in news writing and reporting has made a significant impact in both Nigeria and the United States. Her journey in journalism began during her undergraduate studies, where she served as the news editor for her school newspaper, producing five stories each week. This role laid the foundation for her career, honing her skills in investigative reporting and narrative storytelling.
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Fantastic Voice-Over Artiste
Voice-Over Work
"Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning."
~Maya Angelou~
Neenma Ebeledike has extensive experience in voice-over work, showcasing a versatile range of capabilities. Able to deliver a variety of voice-overs, she excels in voicing documentaries, animations, commercials, and other types of projects. Her skill set extends beyond just providing the voice; they are adept at editing audio files and writing compelling scripts.
Testimonials
I’ve enjoyed getting to know Neenma through J200 Reporting class at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. In addition, Neenma has stood out for her willingness to take on a tough beat (transportation) and her ability to find great sources quickly, come up with story ideas, and turn her stories in way before the class deadlines.
Again, what stood out was Neenma’s ability to get transportation officials and other important sources to get back to her quickly.
Frances Wagner
Yumi Wilson
Lecturer, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
Professor, BECA at SF State University
I have been a staff of Inspiration FM for 14 years now where I have had the privilege to work with Neenma. Neenma who was with the company from June, 2022 to June 2023 showed tremendous growth and effort on the job. I particularly admire her zest to put in good effort to ensure the efficiency of work done.
She has made salient contributions that has impacted the growth of the company and has created ideas that has stayed with us and generated revenue for the company, even in her absence.
Any team, group or company that Nennma works with, will be sad to let her go, as I am certain that she will be an asset to whatever organization/ institution that takes her in.
Maurice Smith
Thelma Ilems
Divisional Head, Broadcast Services
Inspiration FM
Neenma's dedication to mastering the craft of video journalism was evident from the start. Despite initial uncertainties, she immersed herself in the challenges of producing, shooting, and editing video, emerging as a standout student who excelled in every aspect of the course. Her final project, spotlighting the enduring legacy of Rosie the Riveters, was a poignant exploration of resilience against bigotry and misogyny, exemplifying her talent for uncovering and sharing impactful stories.
Matilda Ellis
Julian Glover
Lecturer, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
Anchor & Race and Social Justice Reporter, ABC News - San Francisco
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