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Rahima Shehu

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A journalist and interpreter with 6 years’ experience in translation, newsroom operations, and digital communications.

Nigeria

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A journalist and interpreter with 6 years’ experience in journalism, newsroom operations, translation and digital communications, and specialist in Hausa language. In my time at Media Trust, I have been able to create compelling Hausa and English multimedia stories, such as Daily Trust's most-watched video on YouTube and one of Trust TV's most-watched programmes. I have boosted Aminiya Trust (Hausa platform’s) social media interaction by more than 80% and website visitors by more than 70% and have created content that has been shared with hundreds of thousands. I have 364 health programmes, 91 political programmes in English and Hausa, 50 personality Hausa and English documentary programmes, 35 programmes on royal heritage and have directed over 50 radio programmes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Editorial and Community Manager

Current

Ideas & People

Oct 2026 - Present (0 months)

Manage editorial planning, content development, and community engagement across digital platforms. Review content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and relevance to target audiences.

Editorial Planning Content Development Community Engagement Content Strategy Quality Assurance Digital Content Management Audience Engagement Content Review

Current

Freelance Communications and Multimedia Journalist

Current

Nigeria Health Watch

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Translate complex health information and development issues into clear, accessible public communication content. Develop stories on maternal health, immunisation, primary healthcare, and health insurance.

Translation Health Communications Research Fact Checking Editorial Review Multimedia Content Production Interviewing Content Development Multimedia Production

Digital Journalist, Translator and Communications Specialist

Media Trust Group

Jan 2022 - Sep 2026 (4 years 8 months)

Translated editorial and communication materials between English and Hausa for digital, print, television, and social media platforms. Reviewed bilingual content for clarity, grammatical accuracy, and consistency.

Translation Interpretation Bilingual Content Review Proofreading Copy Editing Research Terminology Fact Checking Digital Content Adaptation Social Media Management Script Writing Digital Content Production Audience Engagement

Broadcaster, Head of Presentation and News Producer

Liberty FM Kano

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Produced and presented radio programmes for Hausa speaking audiences. Coordinated programme production, presentation schedules, and editorial planning.

Broadcasting Radio Production Script Writing Editorial Planning Presentation Skills Hausa

Volunteer Reporter and Communications Writer

PR Nigeria

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)

Researched and developed articles, public information materials, and editorial content. Reviewed written content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.

Research Writing Editing Media Monitoring Information verification Public Awareness Fact Checking Communication Skills

NYSC Reporter, On Air Personality and Sub Editor

Vision FM Kano

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Produced news reports, radio programmes, and public interest content for broadcast audiences. Edited news reports and reviewed written content for accuracy and clarity.

News Reporting Radio Production Editing Interviewing Audience Engagement Subediting Broadcast