Usman Kabara Ahmad

20 Years Experience

Professional Experience

I have decided to be a full-time multimedia journalist for those who might need my service, as I am ready to work hard on any given responsibility towards its success and to reach the greater heights in pursuit of career excellence in line with employer’s mission and vision.

Expertise

Writer 2 YearsReporter 15 YearsProducer (television) 7 Years

Specialty

Arts & Humanities 10 YearsEntertainment 10 Years

Industries

Magazine - Local/Regional magazines 5 YearsBroadcasting - News - Radio (Local) 15 YearsBroadcasting - News - TV (Local) 7 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • BBC Media Action
  • Africa Radio Drama Association (1-2)

Awards

Nigerian Media Merit Award BBC WST Recognition Certificate

Other Work History

Liberty Radio (91.7fm), Kaduna-Nigeria - Principal Producer/Supervisor Programs (Hausa/English) BBC World Service Trust, Abuja-Nigeria - Production/Presentation of youth radio weekly program

Technical Skills

6 month media skills acquisition training with the BBC WST Nigeria on radio program/promo productions.

Foreign Language Skills

Hausa Language (Northern Nigeria)

Computer Skills

Higher National Diploma (BA equivalent) in Mass Communication Good Communication Skills Computer Literate

Equipment

Macbook Pro with audio-video editing softwares, Black Magic Camera and accessories.

Work Permits & Visas

US Legal Permanent Resident

References

BBC Media Action (Formerly BBC World Service Trust) Nigeria