RAJI OLALEKAN M.
Lagos
Summary
Dynamic Journalist bringing 12 years of experience. Hardworking and reliable with entrepreneurial spirit and passion for developing and reporting engaging content. Versed in writing and editing for multiple digital media platforms, social media and online platforms.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Correspondent (Politics)
Vanguard (Online)
01.2022
- Curating editorial, multimedia content on political events, policies, and trends
- Conducting interviews with political figures and experts to produce exclusive stories
- Collaborating with creative, tech and video editing teams
- Coordinating breaking news and exclusives; commissioning stories for correspondents in South-West and Abuja bureau.
Editor
Folks Magazine
01.2020
- Ensuring overall quality, accuracy, and relevance of content
- Overseeing the editorial calendar, making strategic decisions on content themes and topics
- Leading editorial team, including writers, editors, and contributors.
News Journalist
The Nation
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Curating editorial content and coordinating teams
- Covering education, campus and crime beat.
News Editor
Unilag Sun, UNILAG
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
- Streamlined editorial workflow by implementing efficient processes and tools for the team.
Media Attachment
The Nation Newspaper
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Tasks include news reporting, community and content management.
Editor-In-Chief
Unilag Sun, UNILAG
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed publication website, blogs and social media presence.
- Coordinated special edition publications, showcasing high-quality content tailored to specific themes or events.
- Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
News Journalist
National Mirror
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Editorial content writing, and breaking news reporting
- Covering education and campus.
Deputy Editor
The Fact Magazine, MAPOLY Press Club
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Mentored junior editors, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Managed budget allocations for all editorial projects, ensuring resources were used effectively while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Editor
Aura Magazine, Mass Comm. MAPOLY
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
Reporter
Iwe-Iroyin, Abeokuta
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Tasks include newspaper production/management, news reporting and news editing.
Media Attachment
Nigerian Pilot
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
Education
B.Sc. Mass Communication -
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Akoka, Lagos01.2018
National Diploma (ND) -
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY)
Ojere, Abeokuta01.2013
Skills
- Press Release Writing
- Online News Content
- SEO
- Media Relations
- News Editing
Websites
Certification
- 2024, Reuters Online Training & Digital Journalism Certification
- 2022, Transformational Leadership - LinkedIn
Accomplishments
- University Prize for Best Student in Journalism, UNILAG (2018)
- Journalist of the Year, Mass Communication Students Association (MCSA) UNILAG(2018)
- The Press Club Journalism Award, MAPOLY, (2013)
- Publicist Award, UNILAG Students' Union (ULSU) (2015)
Portfolio Link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19spmqwU82TduRvqXhnjqvOPqQH4EfFXeUQFnyMuTDQs/edit
Personal Information
Age: 34
References
- Prof. Ismail Ibraheem, Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, UNILAG, iibraheem@unilag.edu.ng
- Asso Prof. Semiu Bello, Mass Communication Department, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, bello.semiu@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Volunteer Experience
- Academic Against Poverty (ASAP) Nigeria
- We're Empowered To Achieve The impossible (WETATi)
- The Regenerative Initiative (TRI) TB/HIV Project
- Maiden 2019 International Week, University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- HAVEC Leadership Academy - Training, media and technical support
- Open Con (UNILAG)
- Prof. Ayodele Awojobi Design Competition
- Dervac Technologies Lagos
- The Help Mates Foundation
- Community Development Service, Lagos Mainland (NYSC), Lagos
Timeline
Senior Correspondent (Politics)
Vanguard (Online)
01.2022
Editor
Folks Magazine
01.2020
News Editor
Unilag Sun, UNILAG
01.2017 - 01.2018
Media Attachment
The Nation Newspaper
01.2017 - 01.2018
Editor-In-Chief
Unilag Sun, UNILAG
01.2016 - 01.2018
News Journalist
The Nation
01.2014 - 01.2020
News Journalist
National Mirror
01.2014 - 01.2018
Deputy Editor
The Fact Magazine, MAPOLY Press Club
01.2013 - 03.2015
Editor
Aura Magazine, Mass Comm. MAPOLY
01.2013 - 02.2014
Reporter
Iwe-Iroyin, Abeokuta
01.2012 - 01.2014
Media Attachment
Nigerian Pilot
01.2012 - 01.2013
B.Sc. Mass Communication -
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
National Diploma (ND) -
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY)