ABIODUN SAHEED SALAKO

Address: 85A, Tedi Muwo Road, Tedi Town, Ojo, Lagos State
Phone number: 08166364956. Email: salako769@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Abiodun is a committed and driven Mass Communication graduate with over four years
experience in media and communications, content writing and storytelling. He has sound
grasp of storytelling for media, content designing, and research, and utilizes efficient
organization and planning skills to deliver time-bound assignments. He possesses a
creative and analytical ability alongside strong leadership quality, copywriting and team
building skills.

Education/Qualifications

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State (2016)

B.Sc. Mass Communication

National Youth Service Corps, NYSC (2019)

National Youth Service Discharge Certificate

Reuters Training Course (2020)

Introduction to Digital Journalism

University Of Leeds and Institute of Coding (2020)

Social Media Marketing Campaign

FutureLearn (2020)

The Power of Podcasting for Storytelling

Communication and Interpersonal Skills at Work

Digital Skills: Digital Marketing

Nodos International School, Lagos State (2011)

Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Work Experience

Access24 Radio 2022 – Present

News Producer/Newscaster

 Cast the news on Access24 radio

 News gathering, verification and reporting of breaking news

 Gathering information, stories from correspondents throughout the day

 Supervise news bulletins for factuality and cohesiveness before airing

 Oversee news accuracy and reporting from other news producers

 Carefully select sound bites to include in broadcast to ensure consistency

ONTV Nigeria/Urban FM 2018 – 2021

News Producer/Newscaster

 Read the news for ONTV and Urban FM

 News gathering, verification and reporting of breaking news

 Gathered and priortised news from correspondents throughout the day

 Supervised news bulletins before going on air

 Conducted interviews and pitched news-worthy issues & angles to the HOD

 Selected footage, images and sound bites to include in broadcast to ensure

consistency

Freelance Writer Nov. 2018 – Present

Self-Employed

 Write content for websites related to technology, cryptocurrency, NFTs, health &
fitness, marketing and construction, sports and others

 Created over 20 content articles for local and international brands

 Develop content strategy for brands on social media

 Write high ranking SEO content for international websites

 Write sales copy for products and services

OFM92.5, Ilorin, Kwara State May – Sept. 2018

Presenter/Newscaster

 Wrote scripts for shows and recorded sweepers

 Anchored the station’s drive time show

 Casted the morning and midday news, and conducted interviews

 In charge of programme conception and execution

Core Skills

 Great Relationship, Managerial and Team Building Skills

 Detailed Writing and Evaluative Skills

 Problem Solving and Analytical skills

 Storytelling and Copywriting Skills

 Research, Fact Checking and Time Management Skills

 Content Strategy and Blogging Skills

Volunteering Experience

 Assistant Director, Feed a Family Initiative, FAFIA, Lagos (2020 - 2022)

 Research Coordinator/Content Creator for Global Leadership Academy (2016)
 Team Lead, Project Elocution, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State (2016)

Languages

 English and Yoruba – Fluent

Additional Skills/Hobbies

Technical Skills: Voice/Video editing skills, Beginner Photography skills, Intermediate

experience in Wordpress, Social Media skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Exploring Anime

References

Available on Request