Bankole Oluwole
Summary
Enthusiastic Journalist with exceptional newsgathering and storytelling abilities. Experienced in developing useful contact books through targeted networking and relationship-building. Achieves strict deadlines using excellent initiative and planning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
News reporter
Irish Times
, Dublin
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Pitched ideas for sports and news features in the newsroom
- Researched and developed stories independently, using own contacts, press releases and social media.
- Guaranteed journalistic integrity, ensuring content was legally safe and compliant with Editor's Code of Practice.
- Conducted interviews and wrote feature articles.
News reporter
Galway Pulse
, Galway
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Researched and developed [Area of Expertise] stories independently, using own contacts, press releases and social media.
- Guaranteed journalistic integrity, ensuring content was legally safe and compliant with Editor's Code of Practice.
- Established reader loyalty, ensuring a well-balanced variety of editorial coverage.
- Created positive brand image by actively participating in [Frequency] community events.
Sports Analyst
Splash FM
Abeokuta , Ogun State
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Identified and swiftly acted upon newsworthy sporting moments to capture [Result].
- Interviewed coaches, players and other sporting personnel to produce engaging [Type] segments.
- Increased [Type] readership by [Number]% over [Timeframe] period.
- Wrote detailed match reports for [Area of expertise] matches to drive readership and engagement.
Sports Analyst/ Presenter
FUNAAB Radio
Abeokuta , Ogun
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Identified and swiftly acted upon newsworthy sporting moments to capture [Result].
- Improved [Type] viewership by [Number]% within [Timeframe].
- Covered live events including field crosses, expertly operating and utilising [Equipment] and [Equipment].
- Increased [Type] readership by [Number]% over [Timeframe] period.
Education
Master of Arts - Sports Journalism and Communication
University of Galway
Ireland 09.2021 - 08.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Communication and General Studies
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta
07.2019 - 06.2021
Skills
- Idea generation
- Website content creation
- Story development
- Interviewing skill
- Public opinion understanding
Languages
English
Native
Yoruba
Native
Timeline
News reporter
Irish Times
06.2022 - 08.2022
News reporter
Galway Pulse
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Sports Journalism and Communication
University of Galway
09.2021 - 08.2022
Sports Analyst
Splash FM
07.2020 - 08.2021
Sports Analyst/ Presenter
FUNAAB Radio
08.2019 - 08.2021
Postgraduate Diploma - Communication and General Studies
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta
07.2019 - 06.2021
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