Yusuf Olukokun
@yusufolukokun
Journalist and researcher crafting fact-checked stories for public engagement and disinformation countering.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a media and communications professional with hands-on experience in writing, research, radio production, and fact-checking. I build strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills through work across journalism, advocacy, and community-based projects.
As a Producer of Now Express at Radio Now, Lagos State, I source compelling political, economic, and social stories for broadcast. I write global news summaries, script content for seamless delivery, conduct in-depth historical research, provide factual analysis during live shows, and actively counter disinformation.
I also strengthen editorial accuracy through media monitoring and verification work. At Center for Journalism Innovation & Development (CJID), I monitored 250+ and 300+ reports respectively—analyzing reporting styles, trends, framing techniques, and even tracking AI reporting priorities across TV and digital platforms.
My reporting and writing background includes covering political developments, producing opinion pieces focused on politics and democracy, and debunking misinformation in African media at News Verifier Africa. I’m passionate about meaningful storytelling, public engagement, and creating content that informs and connects with people in any environment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Producer
Radio Now
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Produced Now Express at Radio Now, sourcing political, economic, and social stories for broadcast. Wrote news summaries and scripts, conducted in-depth research, and provided factual analysis while countering disinformation, including coordinating guest appearances.
Radio Producer (Now Express)
Radio Now
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Sourced political, economic, and social stories for broadcast and wrote global news summaries and scripted segments for presenters. Conducts research on historical events, provides factual analysis during live shows, counters disinformation, and coordinates guests.
Communication Officer
Bloom Entrepreneurship Leadership & Advocacy Center
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Served as Communication Officer for a communications and advocacy-focused organization.
Team Lead
Teach Them Young (BELAC)
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Led a team for Teach Them Young under BELAC.
Reporter
Sparklight News Nigeria
May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)
Covered key political developments with accuracy and timeliness, authored opinion pieces on politics and democracy, and created detailed rundowns to structure coverage of political events.
Fact-Checker
News Verifier Africa
Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 (5 months)
Investigated and debunked misinformation circulating in African media and supported efforts to promote accurate, ethical journalism. Led social media campaigns to combat disinformation, misinformation, and malinformation.
Assistant Coordinator
Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation Empowerment Programs
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Assisted in coordinating the Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation empowerment programs.
Reporter
Union of Campus Journalists, FUOYE Chapter
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Reported on campus events and student affairs, highlighting issues affecting the university community. Wrote investigative reports on educational policies and student welfare, and participated in journalism seminars and training.
Vice President
NAHISS FUOYE Chapter
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Served as Vice President of the NAHISS chapter at FUOYE.
Welfare Director
NAHISS FUOYE Chapter
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Served as Welfare Director for the NAHISS FUOYE chapter.
Media Monitor
Center for Journalism Innovation & Development (CJID)
Mar 2026 - Present (4 months)
Monitored 250+ reports from major news platforms to analyze reporting styles, trends, and framing techniques, including tracking AI reports across TV and digital platforms.
Social Director
NYSC Education CDS
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Served as Social Director for NYSC Education CDS.
Volunteer - Media Literacy Week
Media and Information Literacy Week (DUBAWA)
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Volunteered for Media and Information Literacy Week under DUBAWA.
Co-Anchor - Oyo Political Debate
Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Served as co-anchor for the 1st Oyo Political Debate organized by the Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation.
Volunteers' Coordinator
Smart Project
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Coordinated volunteers for Smart Project.
Creative Writer
Dove Blog Ng
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Covered and updated news stories across Nigeria, writing analytical and opinion-based articles. Monitored Google Trends to identify and respond to emerging stories of public interest.
Logistics Manager
War Against Rape (Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation)
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Managed logistics for the War Against Rape initiative under the Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Bachelor of Arts, History and International Relations
Grade: Second Class Honors
Bachelor of Arts in History and International Relations at Federal University Oye-Ekiti, completed in 2023 with Second Class Honors.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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