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Oluwashola Taiwo Ilesanmi

Oluwashola Taiwo Ilesanmi

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Investigative Journalist, Media Researcher & Fact-checker

  • Education

    • Babcock University, Ilishan Remo

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      Master of Science - MS Mass Communication/Media Studies

    • Kwame Karikari Research Fellowship

      2021 - 2021
      Research Fellow Fack Checking/ Information Eco system

    • Maternal Figures Solutions Journalism Fellowship

      2021 - 2021
      Fellow Health Communication

    • Adekunle Ajasin University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Mass Communication/Media Studies

      Activities and Societies: Campus Journalism and Social Work

    • Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University

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      Certificate in Financial Journalism, Bloomberg Media Initiative for Africa

  • Experience

    • Campuslife, The Nation Newspaper

      Jan 2008 - Sept 2009
      Reporter

      Wrote news, features and opinion articles

    • Federal University of Technology Akure

      Jan 2008 - Feb 2008
      Communications Intern

      Wrote press releases Gathered and wrote news for the institution’s bulletin Monitored press reports Managed events

    • NTA- Nigerian Television Authority

      May 2008 - Dec 2008
      News Reporter/ Caster

      News gathering and writing News Reporting News Casting

    • ONDO STATE RADIOVISION CORPORATION (OSRC) TV

      Jul 2009 - Aug 2012
      Senior News Producer and Editor

      Ensured accuracy and timeliness of on-air content Produced breaking news and live coverage of eventsWorked closely with the creative department to develop promotion strategies

    • Orange FM, Akure

      Aug 2012 - Jan 2018
      Head of Reportorial/Senior Editor

      Part of a small team of journalists and media executives responsible for designing and executing effective media strategies around the station’s content. Took up various roles at different times within the 6 years of working at Orange FM. Key responsibilities include but not limited to;News gathering Assigned news stories to reporters News reporting Coordinated newsroom activities News casting Programme anchoring and production

    • ONDO STATE RADIOVISION CORPORATION (OSRC) TV

      Jan 2018 - Feb 2021
      Senior Reporter/ Anchor/Producer and Deputy Planning Editor

      News reporting Covering live events, notably general elections, fire disasters, disease outbreaks, political rallies, strategic government engagements, among others.Investigative reporting Coordinated news reporters Assigned stories to reporters Ensured reports are delivered on time and meet set editorial standard Anchored AM Today, OSRC’s breakfast show Liaised with the online team to ensure quality output and implementing effective digital media strategy

    • Office of Innovation and Partnerships (ION), Ondo State

      May 2019 - Oct 2019
      Communications Specialist

      Initiated and coordinated the implementation of strategic media initiatives towards the realisation of the goals of the Office.

    • BBC

      Feb 2021 - now
      Journalist

    • AFP

      Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
      Researcher

    • FACTSTORY Agency

      Sept 2021 - now
      Fact-checker

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Member

      NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, LAGOS
      Jul 2013