Abdirahman Koronto
@abdirahmankoronto
Somali language and communications specialist with 20+ years in journalism, editing, and digital storytelling.
What I'm looking for
I am a Somali language and communications specialist with over 20 years of experience in journalism, editing, and digital storytelling, dedicated to ensuring linguistic and cultural accuracy across media.
I have led editorial teams at BBC Somali, founded and ran a media consultancy, and served as CEO of the National Media Council of Somalia, delivering language training, media ethics guidance, and high-quality Somali content for broadcast and digital platforms.
I apply linguistic evaluation, annotation, and AI/digital tools to improve language quality and accessibility, and I am passionate about advancing Somali language use in technology to support millions of speakers worldwide.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Somali Language Specialist
Connecting All Communities
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Manage Somali- and English-language social media content, capture and edit photos/videos, and draft impact stories that ensure linguistic clarity and cultural relevance for diverse communities.
Chief Executive Officer
National Media Council of Somalia
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Led efforts with Somali media organisations to strengthen editorial standards and linguistic accuracy, advising on content ethics and collaborating with stakeholders to improve Somali-language media quality.
Lecturer, Media & Communications
Somali National University
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Taught journalism and communications with emphasis on Somali-language reporting, training students on grammar, style, and effective digital storytelling practices.
Founder & CEO
Interpretations Media & Research Consultancy
Jan 2016 - Dec 2021 (5 years 11 months)
Led communications projects including Somali language training and digital storytelling, overseeing video and written campaigns and refining outputs for linguistic accuracy and narrative impact.
Senior Communications Specialist
Ministry of Finance
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Developed Somali-language media campaigns and edited press materials to improve public engagement and ensure grammatical and semantic accuracy across communications.
Senior Advisor, Media & Communications
Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Advised Somali TV and radio projects on content accuracy and editorial standards, coordinated media development projects with UNESCO and delivered training on ethical storytelling.
Led an editorial team producing Somali-language news and cultural content across platforms, reviewed and edited reports for grammar and cultural appropriateness, and ensured high editorial and linguistic standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Strive Training
Higher Level Professional Education, Business Administration
2025 - 2025
Completed a Higher Level Professional Education program in Business Administration at Strive Training in London in 2025.
University of Westminster
Master of Science, Broadcast Journalism
Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism completed in 2012, focusing on broadcast reporting and media production.
The Open University
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations completed in 2011 with emphasis on global political and social dynamics.
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