ZAINAB IBRAHIM JUMARE
Kaduna,Kaduna, Nigeria
Summary
Multimedia Journalist with over 12 years of experience delivering audience-focused stories across radio, television, and digital platforms. Expert in bilingual content production (English/Hausa) and translation, with a proven ability to explain complex public-interest issues like governance, health, and the judiciary to diverse audiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Editor / Reporter
Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC)
Kaduna, Nigeria
01.2025 - Current
- Original Content Generation: Exercise critical thinking to generate original story ideas and adapt them for multiple platforms, including digital explainers and long-form broadcast reports.
- Contacts making: Built strong network across governance, judiciary, and health sectors to secure primary-source intelligence and break high-impact original stories.
- Newsroom Coordination: Lead daily news production schedules, managing scripts and editorial content for high-pressure live broadcasts.
- Collaborated with reporters to develop compelling story angles and narratives.
- Conducted fact-checking to maintain credibility and reliability of published materials.
- Edited and proofread manuscripts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity and consistency.
- Developed new strategies to improve editorial processes and procedures.
- Directed content development to achieve appropriate tone and consistency.
- Actively participated in brainstorming sessions about upcoming productions.
- Explained information in simple terms to engage and educate general audience.
Editor / Reporter I
Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC)
Kaduna, Nigeria
07.2018 - 01.2025
- Multimedia Reporting: Conducted in-depth field reporting and interviews on governance, education, and social issues.
- Bilingual Adaptation: Translated news and program content between English and Hausa to expand audience reach while maintaining cultural context.
- Public Information: Developed broadcast content for public awareness campaigns and social issue advocacy.
- Source Networking: Liaised with external contributors, correspondents, and community sources to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Translator / Presenter / Continuity Announcer
Teachers’ Radio, Kaduna
Kaduna, Nigeria
04.2013 - 06.2018
- Educational Broadcasting: Presented community-focused programs aimed at rural and urban listeners.
- Developmental Translation: Translated health and development materials from English to Hausa for local accessibility.
- On-Air Presentation: Managed live continuity announcements and daily on-air delivery.
Education
M.Sc. - Mass Communication
Ahmadu Bello University
ZariaB.Sc. - Mass Communication
Ahmadu Bello University
ZariaSkills
- Basic video editing
- Basic audio editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Audition
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Data Analysis
Key Projects And Volunteering
- BBC Media Action, Translated over 50 episodes of the Madubi radio series from Hausa to English.
- Children's Media, Adapted over 50 episodes of Akili and Me from English to Hausa, ensuring cultural relevance for kids.
- Humanitarian Support, Provided rapid translation for Tarjimly and evaluated 800+ minutes of Hausa audio for Translators Without Borders.
- Digital Localization, Localized digital learning materials for Hausa-speaking audiences via Oppia.org.
Languages
Hausa
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Senior Editor / Reporter
Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC)
01.2025 - Current
Editor / Reporter I
Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC)
07.2018 - 01.2025
Translator / Presenter / Continuity Announcer
Teachers’ Radio, Kaduna
04.2013 - 06.2018
M.Sc. - Mass Communication
Ahmadu Bello University
B.Sc. - Mass Communication
Ahmadu Bello University