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Amina Usman

@aminausman

Professional Hausa translator, editor, and journalist with investigative experience.

What I'm looking for

I seek roles using Hausa-English translation, editing, and investigative journalism skills with impact-driven media or NGO teams, offering growth and editorial responsibility.

I am a professional Hausa translator, copy editor and investigative journalist with experience translating and localizing news from English to Hausa, proofreading, and producing original Hausa content for outlets and freelance clients. I have worked with News Brief Nigeria, Wikkitimes, Today Post Media and Daily Nigeria, contributing translation, editing, reporting and column writing that supported investigative stories on healthcare and education issues.

I hold a first degree (Ahmadu Bello University) and have completed community-focused certifications and training, including a McArthur grassroots investigative reporting participation. I bring attention to detail, commitment to accuracy in Hausa-English language work, and a track record of reporting and translating complex local investigations into clear, audience-ready copy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

NN

Current

Translator

Current

News Brief Nigeria

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Translate and copy-edit news content from English to Hausa and produce culturally accurate Hausa news copy for publication across digital platforms since 2022.

Hausa English Translation Proofreading Copy Editing Content Creation Reporting Digital Journalism

WI

Translator

Wikkitimes

Provide Hausa translation, proofreading and writing for news articles, ensuring accuracy and readability for Hausa-speaking audiences.

Hausa Translation Proofreading News Writing Content Creation Editing Reporting Digital Journalism

LH

Columnist

Leadership Hausa

Write investigative and opinion columns in Hausa, including investigative report translations focusing on local governance and public services.

Column Writing Investigative Reporting Hausa Writing Translation Editing Research

TM

Translator

Today Post Media

Translate and edit news content from English to Hausa and contribute written pieces as a freelance reporter and editor.

Hausa English Translation Editing Reporting Proofreading News Writing Content Editing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

AU

Ahmadu Bello University

Bachelor's Degree

2011 - 2017

Completed a first degree at Ahmadu Bello University between 2011 and 2017.

DZ

Demonstration Secondary School, A.B.U. Zaria

West African Senior School Certificate

2005 - 2011

Attended Demonstration Secondary School affiliated with A.B.U. Zaria and obtained the West African Senior School Certificate.

AS

A.B.U. Staff School

Primary School Certificate

1999 - 2005

Attended A.B.U. Staff School for primary education.

UC

Ummu Barakat Multipurpose (certificate course)

Certificate in Bedsheets Making

Completed a certificate course in bedsheets making at Ummu Barakat Multipurpose in Gombe State.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Gmail

Availability

Open to opportunities

Location

Nigeria

Authorized to work in

Job categories

Translator Translator Editor Freelance Proofreader Journalist Reporter Content Writer Copy Editor Columnist Translation Professional Translator Translation Specialist Technical Translator Bilingual Translator Language Translation Specialist Translation and Interpretation

Skills

Translation Proofreading Editing Digital Journalism Writing Reporting Content Creation Investigative Reporting Hausa English Gmail

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