AISHA UMAR-HALILU
Abuja
Summary
Highly resourceful media professional with a track record of initiative and delivering results. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Founded and successfully managed four magazines, namely Levouge, Tambari, Woman of Power and Zaamani. In politics, have worked tirelessly to advocate for policies that promote equality, justice, and inclusion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Afropolitan Media Limited (Publishers Of Zaamani Magazine)
01.2015 - Current
- Managing the editorial content of the publication by overseeing staff members who write articles and create content
- Managing sales, marketing and advertising
- Overseeing the financial aspects of the business such as accounting and budgeting
- Building productive relationships with industry partners to support strategic business objectives
- Developing key operational initiatives to drive and maintain business growth.
Editor
Tambari Magazine (Published By Media Trust Newspapers)
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Managed writing staff and freelancers
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
Achievements:
- Commended for consistently delivering tasks within critical deadlines
- Developed strategic business plan, identified market opportunities, which resulted in well-defined business objectives and also strengthened corporate presence
Pioneer Editor
Le Vogue Magazine (Published By Leadership Newspapers)
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Developed and implemented regular features, articles, and stories for the magazine, ensuring all content met established quality standards
- Worked closely with a team of writers, photographers, illustrators, and graphic designers to create engaging, informative, and captivating content
- Managed the organization’s marketing efforts
- Researched and analyzed market trends to forecast future trends
Education
B.Sc. - Political Science
University of Maiduguri
2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Good presentation skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Policy Development
- Stakeholder Relations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Strong writing and oral communication skills
Accomplishments
- Conceptualized and managed Le Vogue Magazine at LEADERSHIP Newspapers;
- Conceived, planned, edited and produced Tambari Magazine at Media Trust Newspapers;
- Created and took Women of Power Magazine from concept to product at Media Trust Newspapers
- Held outstanding interviews with prominent personalities e.g Winnie Mandela, Samia Nkrumah, Former First Ladies, Ministers to name a few etc
- Managed the operations of the above media projects to profitability, a feat I have also accomplished and kept going at Afropolitian Media Limited with its broad bouquet of media products and human cum corporate capacity-building services
- As a member of several development driven organizations/projects, I have been instrumental in the realization of several philanthropic causes such as drilling water wells and boreholes in some low income communities
- I hope to bring this broad spectrum of decades-long experience to bear on higher national responsibilities in public service as an integral part of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidency.
Additional Information
- HONOURS & AWARDS , LEADERSHIP Outstanding Staff of the Month, October 2007 Daily Trust Outstanding Staff Award for the birth of Woman of Power Magazine, 2015 Abuja Reporters Award for Outstanding Contributions to Media Development in Northern Nigeria, 2017/2018 Abuja Newspaper Vendors Association Award for the best Magazine in Abuja. 2018 A Nation Builder Award by Best Moments Magazine. 2023
Languages
Hausa
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Afropolitan Media Limited (Publishers Of Zaamani Magazine)
01.2015 - Current
Editor
Tambari Magazine (Published By Media Trust Newspapers)
01.2009 - 01.2015
Pioneer Editor
Le Vogue Magazine (Published By Leadership Newspapers)
01.2007 - 01.2008
B.Sc. - Political Science
University of Maiduguri
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