Biodun Toluwalase Tella

• Coordinated with writers, photographers, and graphic designers to produce compelling and visually appealing articles.
• Edited manuscripts, articles, and web content for clarity, grammar, and style, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Selected images to accompany written copy, using stock photos and graphics in alignment with style guidelines.
• Cultivated relationships with industry experts, influencers, and thought leaders for collaborative content opportunities.
• Performed extensive research to back up stories.
• Organised interviews and prepared associated pieces covering important political and business figures.
• Interviewed community members and individuals to gather and verify story content.
• Organised and chaired editorial meetings to plan content strategy, brainstorm ideas, and assign tasks.
• Partnered with agencies, institutions and businesses to produce special coverage work.
• Developed rapport with government agencies, businesses and community leaders to stay on top of breaking news.

My roles were to:

• Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
• Planned training programme to expand team skills and drive performance.
• Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with key industry players, enhancing business networking and collaboration.
• Determined performance goals, providing crucial feedback on methods to reach milestones.
• Developed high-performing teams to consistently exceed goals, drive revenue and expand markets.
• Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
• Implemented rigorous quality control measures, ensuring product and service excellence met industry standards.
• Pioneered the adoption of innovative technologies, streamlining operations and enhancing customer experience.
• Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.

My roles were to:

• Conducted in-depth research to gather accurate information for news stories, maintaining integrity in reporting.
• Wrote compelling and clear articles on tight deadlines, covering local and national events.
• Analysed and interpreted data to support investigative journalism pieces, providing insight into complex issues.
• Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
• Travelled to and attended events, conducting on-the-ground interviews to gather information and explain events or situations as incidents occurred.
• Attended press conferences and other events, effectively gathering information for reporting.
• Investigated and reported on local and national news stories, maintaining accuracy and impartiality.
• Monitored social media and various news sources for breaking news, staying ahead of trends.
• Covered a broad range of topics, including politics, crime, and human interest stories, showcasing versatility.
• Analysed data and statistics for investigative pieces, uncovering trends and patterns relevant to public interest.