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Joel Ssenyonyi- NTV and Power Fm Media Personality shares his life story: An amazing journey of a media Career

Media Challenge Academy had an opportunity to host Joel Ssenyonyi of NTV and Power FM to share his Journalism career journey during the #SaturdaySpeakerSeries with the trainees at the Academy.

Guess who is @IMChallengeug @JoelSsenyonyi @ntvuganda news anchor @MpindiAbaas @KimKigozi pic.twitter.com/tQZDubtPvu

— Antonio Kisembo (@KisemboAntonio) July 8, 2017

Joel Ssenyon’s rise to a celebrated media personality has been magical and inspirational. From inexperienced media teenager to being a a face of TV Male English news anchor – the journey has been long and worth celebrating.

Starting as a teenager with no media background ,Joel’s passion earned him a place at Uganda Broadcasting Centre (UBC), his journey towards greatness had begun on a right note.

#SaturdaySpeakerSeries i started out in UBC in 2006 when i was in my S.6 vacation. That's how my career begun – @JoelSsenyonyi

— MediaChallengeIni (@IMChallengeug) July 8, 2017

#SaturdaySpeakerSeries my passion for journalism comes from way back. Right from school days i loved & still love to speak – @JoelSsenyonyi

— MediaChallengeIni (@IMChallengeug) July 8, 2017

During the round table discussion with the Media Challenge Academy trainees, Joel says his ‘ media life story’ is as a result of hard work, passion and willing to give what your audience want.Its important to have the skills that will help you to perform in your position.

#SaturdaySpeakerSeries in journalism it's the exposure and the skill that matters the most not your academic papers – @JoelSsenyonyi

— MediaChallengeIni (@IMChallengeug) July 8, 2017

#SaturdaySpeakerSeries in journalism preparation is key. – @JoelSsenyonyi

— MediaChallengeIni (@IMChallengeug) July 8, 2017

#SaturdaySpeakerSeries @JoelSsenyonyi @jacksonbrave5 @jay_alara @PaulKayonga pic.twitter.com/kbennwVSfL

— MediaChallengeIni (@IMChallengeug) July 8, 2017

However, Joel revealed some of the challenges in his career.

#SaturdaySpeakerSeries journalism does have its challenges – @JoelSsenyonyi

— MediaChallengeIni (@IMChallengeug) July 8, 2017

#SaturdaySpeakerSeries when you let the popularity aspect of journalism get into your head you might crumble – @JoelSsenyonyi

— MediaChallengeIni (@IMChallengeug) July 8, 2017

#SaturdaySpeakerSeries journalism in summation is like life. It has risks but look at the value of the content – @JoelSsenyonyi

— MediaChallengeIni (@IMChallengeug) July 8, 2017

Despite the challenges in media industry, Joel encourages media trainees to always be focused and pursue the truth at whatever cost.

Be fearless, and always do the right thing @JoelSsenyonyi at #SaturdaySpeakerSeries @IMChallengeug @jacksonbrave5 pic.twitter.com/6d9Ykwevu6

— Antonio Kisembo (@KisemboAntonio) July 8, 2017

Joel Ssenyonyi couldnot go with out doing what he is known for- he had radio and Television sessions with the Media Challenge academy Trainees.

#SaturdaySpeakerSeries TV Anchoring session @JoelSsenyonyi and Mathiang Joseph #traineementorsession pic.twitter.com/Vy9rhTgqE5

— MediaChallengeIni (@IMChallengeug) July 8, 2017

#SaturdaySpeakerSeries one on one in depth interview session with @JoelSsenyonyi interviewed by @PaulKayonga pic.twitter.com/FvXLs3k77l

— MediaChallengeIni (@IMChallengeug) July 8, 2017

And finally…..

#SaturdaySpeakerSeries @JoelSsenyonyi leaving his autograph on our Banner of Fame @KakoozaSymon @Kemiremb3 @KisemboAntonio pic.twitter.com/NS0BU11NWe

— MediaChallengeIni (@IMChallengeug) July 8, 2017

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