OIOluwakayode Elijah Iposu
@iposu
Seasoned media communications professional specializing in broadcasting and events.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a media communications professional with over 20 years' experience across West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana and Togo, fluent in English and French. I combine broadcasting, content development and strategic communications to deliver measurable audience engagement and strong client outcomes.
Throughout my career I have led teams to design communications plans, produce flagship radio and TV programs, and conceptualise major events such as trade fair initiatives, awards for business journalism and community town-hall meetings. I have managed editorial teams, supervised production and rebranded publications and media properties.
I excel in multicultural environments, event direction, and digital content production, with hands-on skills in program scheduling, copywriting, video production and digital marketing. I seek to bring strategic media leadership and creative execution to organisations aiming to strengthen public engagement and brand impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Broadcaster
Lagos Talks 91.3FM
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Produce and host the flagship morning show Early Edition and launched new segments that grew weekend programming; initiated quarterly Lagos Talks Town Hall Meetings and contributed to election programme production for 2023.
JUManaging Editor
JudahMagazine.com
Dec 2019 - Jan 2024 (4 years 1 month)
Developed and edited content for the online magazine, managed contributors and social media, and coordinated day-to-day editorial operations while overseeing staff recruitment and YouTube content production.
Managing Director
Masoe Productions West Africa
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Repositioned company toward high-end clients, opened dialogue with ECOWAS for video reporting, led documentary production for the 2018 Ghana International Trade Fair and established a digital marketing arm.
ARPrograms Development
Africa Global Radio
Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 (5 months)
Supervised production and co-produced flagship shows (Africa Daily Show, Ghana Business Daily), sourced contributors across Africa and contributed to creation of new programs.
Programs Director
HBTV (Homebase TV)
Feb 2015 - Jan 2016 (11 months)
Oversaw TV content quality control, advised on content acquisition and monitoring, led special projects including online news portal establishment and media partnerships, and coordinated events.
Acting Managing Editor
Corporate Guardian Magazine
Feb 2012 - Jun 2012 (4 months)
Restructured the business-focused magazine for its 10th year, oversaw edition production, wrote and edited features and opened new distribution channels.
Programs Manager
Pravda Radio
Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 (2 months)
Led content development to set up the start-up station, managed in-house production oversight and media monitoring while reporting to the board chairman.
Head, Togo Office
Point Blank Media Concept
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 (11 months)
Established and led the Togo office, created TV distribution channels across Benin and Togo and supervised translation of English content to French at head office.
Country Representative
Hip Hop World Magazine
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)
Served as Ghana representative handling event coverage, personality interviews and supervised magazine distribution while reporting to the publisher.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CPD / QLS (UK)
Advanced Diploma (Level 5), Public Relations
Enrolled in an Advanced Diploma in Public Relations (Level 5), expected completion in 2025.
ABC / Certa Awards (UK)
Advanced Diploma (Level 5), Digital Marketing
2021 - 2021
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing (Level 5) focusing on digital marketing strategies and tools.
Accra Business School
Executive Mini MBA, Leadership / Business Administration
2018 - 2018
Completed an Executive Mini MBA program in Leadership to strengthen executive leadership and management skills.
Nigeria French Language Village
Diploma, French Language
1999 - 2000
Undertook a diploma program in French language to develop proficiency in French.
St. Finbarr's College
O'Level (General Certificate), General Secondary Education
1990 - 1997
Completed secondary education and obtained O'Level General Certificate Examination.
Institute of Business & Computer Technology, Lagos
Higher Diploma, Information Technology
1998 -
Completed a Higher Diploma in IT focusing on computer technology and related practical skills.
Young Africa Leadership Initiative
Certificate, Public Management
2016 - 2016
Completed a certificate course in Public Management under the Young Africa Leadership Initiative.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
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