B2B, Startups, Fintech, Social Media
Victor Oluwole
Head & Editor
Lagos,LA
Summary
Inspiring Chief Editor with five years of content creation and development oversight delivering relevant and engaging content to readers. Successfully collaborates with stakeholders to accurately present brand in print and online media. Strong writing, communication and computer skills and powerful commitment to creativity and innovation.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head & Editor
Business Insider Africa
Ikeja, Lagos
07.2020 - Current
- Oversaw editorial calendars and content schedules to deliver production and relevant information on time.
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in over $5000 in sales.
- Boosted revenue opportunities by initiating strategic sales strategies based on industry trend and competitive analysis.
- Positioned Business Insider Africa as one of the leading premium business publications with the delivery of high-quality and impactful articles.
- Increased Business Insider Africa's overall online presence (website & social media) by 200% using content optimization and key search terms to drive traffic and online visibility.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Simplified technical documentation to enhance readability and comprehensive of information.
- Conducted comprehensive research and developed targeted questions for use in guest interviews.
Editor
Business Elites Africa
Ikeja, Lagos
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Conducted comprehensive research and developed targeted questions for use in guest interviews with entrepreneurs, startup founders, etc.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Developed and optimized online and print strategies to maximize coverage, advertiser funding and subscriptions.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Optimized content with key search terms to drive traffic and online visibility.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
Content Developer
Telemagic Communications Ltd.
Lekki, Lagos
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Used content management system to analyze user engagement and website traffic metrics.
- Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Science
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 09.2010 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Doregos Private Academy
Lagos, Nigeria 09.2004 - 07.2010
Skills
Keen eye for detail
News writing
Interviewing skill
Search Engine Optimization
Team Building
Project Management
Leadership
Accomplishments
- Interviewed Cofounder/CEO, Shola Akinlade on Stripe's acquisition of Paystack, days after the announcement was made.
- Wrote an article about the suspension of Flutterwave's donation link by CBN during EndSARS protest that was shared by Chimamanda Adichie on The New York Times.
- Surpassed all editorial and social growth targets for Business Insider Africa within 6 months on the job.
- Surpassed all editorial and social growth targets for Business Insider Africa within 6 months on the job.
- Positioned Business Insider Africa among the top 5 pan-African premium business publications according to Facebook data.
Interests
Timeline
Head & Editor
Business Insider Africa
07.2020 - Current
Editor
Business Elites Africa
05.2018 - 06.2020
Content Developer
Telemagic Communications Ltd.
02.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Science
University of Lagos
09.2010 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Doregos Private Academy
09.2004 - 07.2010