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Austin Oyibode

Austin Oyibode

Journalism
Asaba,Delta State

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor

Emerald News
Asaba, Delta State
08.2017 - Current
  • Pitched unique story ideas leading to increased readership.
  • Identified weak or non-compliant content and recommended improved wording.
  • Advised writers on powerful storytelling techniques to craft memorable content.
  • Created compelling headlines, increasing reader interest.
  • Reviewed submitted manuscripts, ensuring alignment with publication standards.
  • Audited content to identify out-of-date, inaccurate or sub-standard writing and request updates.
  • Ensured error-free publications with meticulous proofreading efforts.
  • Conceived innovative story ideas, resulting in captivating articles.
  • Fact-checked content to prevent publication of false information.
  • Covered current events and breaking news stories.
  • Verified grammar and quality of completed works against editorial standards and made adjustments.

Feature Editor

The Pointer Newspapers
Asaba, Delta State
07.2008 - 03.2015
  • Led team meetings for brainstorming fresh story ideas, resulting in diverse content creation.
  • Kept abreast of industry trends, ensuring magazine's relevancy in the market,.
  • Proofread final drafts meticulously to eliminate errors prior to publication,.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Mass Communication

Institute of Management and Technology
Enugu
09.2006

Skills

    [Type] editing proficiency

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Timeline

Editor

Emerald News
08.2017 - Current

Feature Editor

The Pointer Newspapers
07.2008 - 03.2015

Higher National Diploma - Mass Communication

Institute of Management and Technology

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